新加坡将对国际航班征收绿色航空燃料税

Core Points - Singapore's parliament has passed a bill imposing a fixed fee on outbound flights to reduce aviation emissions and encourage the use of sustainable aviation fuel [1] - The government aims to increase the proportion of sustainable aviation fuel to over 1% by 2026, with a further target of 3% to 5% by 2030 [1] - The initiative is expected to have a minimal impact on ticket prices, with estimated additional fees for economy class passengers ranging from 3 SGD (approximately 2.30 USD) to 16 SGD, depending on flight distance [1] - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that sustainable aviation fuel could contribute about 65% of the emissions reductions needed for the aviation industry to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 [1] - Currently, the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel is very low, with an expected share of only 0.7% of total aviation fuel this year, while air travel volume is projected to grow by 6%, potentially increasing carbon emissions [1] Industry Developments - Singapore will aggregate the fuel demands of various airlines and procure fuel from suppliers collectively to secure more favorable commercial terms [2] - Thailand's energy ministry announced that the country's first biofuel standards are expected to be formally introduced this month, with implementation set for January 1 next year, aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the aviation sector [2]