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Japan

Mandated

Tracked mandates

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Active obligation

Policy targets

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Published markers

Official sources

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Government records

Mandate register

Requirements, timelines & compliance

Each obligation is tied to its administering authority and primary published source.

Aviation
10% SAF by 2030 obligation
Support
GX transition subsidies
Adopted — not yet applicableSAF

SAF supply obligation under the Sophisticated Methods of Energy Supply Structures Act

Oil refiners and importers must supply SAF equal to 10% of jet fuel for international flights departing Japan by 2030.

Timeline

  1. 2022

    10% by 2030 target announced in the SAF public-private council.

  2. 2024

    Judgement criteria for suppliers formalised under the Act.

  3. 2030

    10% SAF share of international jet fuel supplied in Japan.

Requirements

  • Obligation placed on fuel suppliers rather than airlines.
  • Applies to jet fuel uplifted for international departures from Japanese airports.
  • Supported by domestic SAF production investment under the GX programme.

Compliance status & enforcement

Administrator
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) — Agency for Natural Resources and Energy
How compliance is shown
Annual plans and reporting by designated energy suppliers under the Energy Supply Structure Sophistication Act.
Penalty for shortfall
Recommendations, publication of non-compliance and orders under the Act.
Tradable unit
None — physical blend obligation