Celebrating One Year of the SAFc Registry: A Look Back and Forward

One year ago, during COP, we proudly unveiled the SAFc Registry. Soon after, we launched it into production alongside our visionary partners RMI, EDF, and SABA. It’s been an incredible journey, and as we mark this milestone, I wanted to reflect on where we started, how far we’ve come, and where we’re heading in the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) book and claim industry

The SAFc Registry represents more than just a technical solution that Energy Web developed — it’s a mission-driven effort to decarbonize aviation. As a non-profit-driven book and claim registry, it’s designed to ensure transparency, accountability, and scalability in the deployment of SAF. From the outset, our goal has been to create a trusted system for tracking and verifying SAF certificates, enabling the whole aviation supply chain to credibly participate in the energy transition.

A Groundbreaking Beginning

When we launched the SAFc Registry, it was a first in many ways for Energy Web. It was the inaugural implementation of a Green Proofs registry, setting the stage for the recent launch of Katalist, the Green Proofs registry we built for sustainable maritime shipping. The SAFc Registry also broke new ground with the innovative use of worker node technology for data validation — a distributed, multi-party approach that ensures reliability and trust.

Energy Web’s role initially focused on providing the technology behind the registry, but as the platform matured, so did our involvement. We’ve since stepped into the role of SAFc Registry Administrator, cementing our commitment to driving this critical initiative forward day-to-day.

Building Momentum

While the launch in Q4 2023 was exciting, the real momentum picked up in Q1 2024, and the past year has been a whirlwind of activity and growth:

• Engagement and Education: We held countless introduction calls and demos, spreading awareness about the registry and its potential impact across the aviation and energy industries.
• Global Adoption: Hard work paid off as we onboarded 50 companies from across the globe and a diverse range of industries.
• Onboarding and Operations: We refined our onboarding pipeline and operational processes, ensuring a smooth experience for users.
• Impact in Numbers: To date, the SAFc Registry has facilitated over 50 SAFc issuances, representing over 3,000 tonnes of SAF that has been produced and is at work displacing the use of conventional jet fuel.
• Continuous Improvement: We’ve listened closely to user feedback, rolled out new features (including an API for registry power users), resolved bugs, and refined our terms and conditions to better meet user needs.
• Governance: Convening our governing board for the first time was a key step in formalizing the policies and processes that will guide the registry’s growth into the future.

Lessons Learned

Like any pioneering effort, launching the SAFc Registry came with its share of challenges and learning opportunities. The v1 version of the registry taught us what worked — and what didn’t. These lessons have been invaluable as we’ve evolved the platform to better serve our users. The enhancements we’ve deployed reflect our commitment to listening, learning, and adapting.

Looking Ahead

Our work is far from over. Just this week, we’ve rolled out a new statistics section to the homepage providing users and the broader public with a clearer view of registry activity. It’s just one of many features in development as we work through a robust backlog of user-requested improvements and policy updates from our governing board.

The future of SAF is bright. Announced SAF projects are expected to increase the global supply by more than 10x by 2030. The SAFc Registry is poised to play a central role in supporting this growth, ensuring the scalability and credibility of SAF adoption on a global scale.

A Heartfelt Thank You

None of this would be possible without the incredible support of our partners, users, and team. As we celebrate this milestone, we’re filled with gratitude and optimism for what lies ahead. Here’s to the continued success of the SAFc Registry and the advancement of sustainable aviation.

Let’s keep flying higher — together.

About Energy Web
Energy Web is a global technology company driving the energy transition by developing and deploying open-source decentralized technologies. Our solutions leverage blockchain to create innovative market mechanisms and decentralized applications, empowering energy companies, grid operators, and customers to take control of their energy futures.