Baltic Alliance has introduced Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to the Baltic markets as a first. Deliveries in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia started last week.
This is an important step in the decarbonisation of the aviation sector. By adding SAF to our commercial portfolio, we enable airlines and passengers to choose more sustainable travel options while supporting the European Union’s climate objectives. From mid-September, aircraft departing from Baltic airports will use jet fuel blended with a renewable component,” says the Deputy General Director Gloria D'souza. SAF is produced from renewable or waste-based feedstocks such as used cooking oils and industrial or agricultural residues. Blended with conventional jet fuel, it is fully compatible with existing aircraft engines, allowing immediate use without technical modifications. Across its lifecycle, SAF can cut CO₂ emissions by up to 94% compared with traditional fossil-based jet fuel.
Currently, Baltic Alliance imports SAF components, sourced partly from Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and partly from Singapore. 2025 marks The fuel will be available to all airlines operating from Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn airports.
By introducing SAF into its commercial offering, ORLEN is also complying with the EU ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation, which requires that sustainable aviation fuels account for at least 2% of total jet fuel sales in 2025. This regulation applies to EU airports that, in the preceding year, handled more than 800,000 passengers or 100,000 tonnes of cargo.
This initiative supports compliance with the EU’s ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation, which requires SAF to account for at least 2% of all jet fuel sales by 2025.