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Used cooking oil is becoming a vital feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), intensifying competition among the US, China, and Europe. Global SAF production is set to reach 1 million tons in 2024, a twofold increase from 2023, yet it only meets 0.3% of the aviation sector's kerosene consumption of 350 million tons.

Regulatory mandates, especially in the EU, are pushing for 2% SAF by 2025. While major producers like Neste plan capacity expansions, the limited supply of used cooking oil is insufficient to satisfy future demand, leading to investments in alternative feedstocks and technologies.