SAF revenue certainty mechanism: indicative heads of terms and contract allocation

From:: Department for Transport
Published: 12 January 2026

Summary

Seeks feedback on plans for a SAF revenue certainty mechanism by explaining the expected contractual provisions and options for allocating contracts.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 3 April 2026

Consultation description

To implement a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) revenue certainty mechanism, the government must first design and allocate private law contracts to prospective projects.

This consultation explains why the proposed policies are included in the indicative heads of terms. It also outlines the options for how contracts could be allocated.

We seek views on a wide range of issues, including:

provisions relating to pre-operational timings, requirements and protections
eligible volumes and sustainability criteria
how to set a reference price and encourage price discovery
setting a strike price
billing and payment
our proposed approach to contract allocation

Documents

SAF revenue certainty mechanism: indicative heads of terms and approach to contract allocation

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