- Patricia Grossi Head of Carbon Markets and Biofuel Certification at Acelen Renewables led the discussion
- Experts reviewed Brazil SAF production potential.
- Discussions covered benefits and lessons for other regions.
- The session formed part of the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting.
A panel discussion examined ways of closing the gap between Brazil SAF production potential and airline needs in a focused session at the IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro. Patricia Grossi Head of Carbon Markets and Biofuel Certification at Acelen Renewables contributed detailed perspectives on scalable production pathways. The session ran from 10:00 to 10:30 and explored benefits that expanded sustainable aviation fuel output could deliver for Brazil and global aviation.
Participants reviewed feedstock availability refining capacity and certification processes required to increase SAF volumes. They analysed economic incentives and policy frameworks necessary to bridge current supply shortfalls. The discussion included practical lessons from Brazilian projects that other regions could apply.
The panel formed part of the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro. Attendees considered how greater local SAF production could reduce import reliance and support emission reduction targets. Industry representatives exchanged information on investment requirements and timelines for commercial scale up.
Patricia Grossi shared “Brazil holds substantial advantages in feedstock and renewable energy that position it to become a major SAF producer if the right policies and investments align.”
