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"A switch to Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) would reduce the CO2 emissions of the aviation industry by up to 80% if they were to replace fossil jet fuel completely."   In this #InnovationStory, ERT Member Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman of TotalEnergies, talks about the challenges and successes of developing the energy solutions of the future, in particular about scaling production of high quality products like Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The company has already converted some of its sites into biorefineries producing sustainable fuels and uses powerful digital twin technology to optimise production processes and predict biofuel properties.   Yet the regulatory environment around feedstocks lacks clarity. How can the industry gain the predictability needed for further innovation?    Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e47NZSbE   #innovation #SustainableAviationFuels #OneTech #AviationIndustry #ReduceCO2Emissions

Twelve, a startup backed by Bill Gates, is set to revolutionize the aviation industry by turning CO2 into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) via a process it calls 'industrial photosynthesis'. The company recently broke ground on a commercial-scale facility in Washington state, which will be the first of its kind in the U.S. to create SAF from carbon dioxide. The company's unique method transforms CO2 into jet fuel in a process similar to photosynthesis in plants. Twelve's electrochemical reactor, named Opus, takes water and CO2 and changes them into new chemicals, materials, or fuels using renewable energy. This development could significantly reduce the carbon emissions of airplanes and revolutionize the aviation industry. #Twelve #SustainableAviationFuel #CleanEnergy

Some thoughts from me in this article on how far we have come with sustainable aviation fuels and how much there is left to do. We need smarter production pathways that use less energy to move forward at scale.

The significance of various Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) lies in their capability to mitigate the environmental impact of air travel. The aviation industry contributes around 2.5% of global carbon dioxide emissions, and these numbers are set to rise with the increasing demand for air travel. ✈️ 🌬 The Air-to-Fuel pathway of SAF production is at the forefront of innovation, harnessing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere and combining it with hydrogen to produce synthetic jet fuel. This can help counteract today’s hard to abate CO2 emissions, while also addressing the large volumes of CO2 emitted in the past. Moreover, unlike biofuels, this process doesn’t raise concerns about feedstock supplies and land use. Companies like AIR COMPANY, Twelve and Carbon Engineering Ltd. are spearheading this revolutionary method. ➡️ Our comprehensive SAF market map illustrates 100 top producers, highlights 5 key production pathways, and features 10 major producers to watch out for. 💚 Get your free digital copy here: https://lnkd.in/dpijZmSC #sustainableaviation #saf

In the dynamic landscape of aviation, will sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) emerge as a lucrative game-changer, propelling airlines to eco-friendly profitability? Moreover, will a specific SAF technology act as the silver bullet, or will we see multiple winners emerging across various pathways? Driving Progress: The Role of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Achieving Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 SAF is a drop-in liquid fuel capable of reducing flight CO2 emissions by up to 80%. According to IATA estimates, SAF has the potential to contribute approximately 65% of the emission reduction required for the aviation industry to achieve net-zero by 2050. Noteworthy progress is being made in the world of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a drop-in liquid fuel capable of reducing flight CO2 emissions by up to 80%. The recent passage of the #RefuelEU mandate in Europe, coupled with various global airlines committing to using SAF, has brought attention to this eco-friendly aviation solution, which has the potential to contribute approximately 65% of the emission reduction required for the aviation industry to achieve net-zero by 2050. Our team at TDK Ventures has been delving into this space through our Deep Explorations practice (https://lnkd.in/eyhtgKDZ), exploring different technologies in this space.   One notable technology in this space, called hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (HEFA), stands out for its maturity in SAF production. While it offers a cost-effective way to produce fuel, the limited availability of oil-based feedstock remains a growing concern. Another advancement known as the alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) method involves converting alcohol like ethanol or methanol to SAF. With the diminishing demand for ethanol in ground transportation, attributed to the growing use of electric vehicles (EVs), there is a compelling case for transitioning existing corn and sugarcane supply chains to produce SAF. Fischer Tropsch process converts syngas (CO+H2) into SAF. This is where we have seen the most startup activity, as there are a variety of different methods to produce syngas such as: 1. Gasification of biomass or municipal solid waste: #Fulcrum Bioenergy. 2. Reverse water gas shift (RWGS) of CO2 and H2: #INERATEC, #Aether Fuels, #Dimensional Energy, #Lydian Labs, #Spark E-fuel. 3. Co-electrolysis of CO2 with H2 or water: #Norsk e-fuel and #Twelve 4. Integrated captured CO2 co-electrolysis directly electrolyzes the liquid sorbent for carbon capture to produce syngas. #Carbonade, #ExaCORR, #Promethus. This category of technology has the potential to eliminate the energy need for CO2 desorption and H2 production, but still at low TRL right now. Given its substantial addressable market size and favorable market conditions for SAF, we anticipate a significant expansion in the SAF market in the future, presenting ample opportunities for multiple industry leaders to emerge. #AviationDecarbonization #SAF #CleanEnergy ✈🌱

Using sustainable aviation fuels could reduce emissions by up to 80%, scientists find. A team of scientists have completed tests to quantify the emissions from the combustion of sustainable aviation fuels, revealing a profound reduction when compared to regular jet fuel. The aviation sector was responsible for more than 2% of global greenhouse gas emissions in 2021, but sustainable aviation fuel has the potential to reduce climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions—such as carbon dioxide—in aviation by up to 80% when compared to standard jet fuel. It also has the potential to benefit local air quality. Findings from the research found that emissions of ultrafine black carbon at low thrust, which directly impacts local air quality, was 45% less in number and 80% less in mass for every kilogram of blended sustainable aviation fuel burnt. Full article here: https://buff.ly/400eMKH #energy #greentech #innovations #aviationfuels

🌍✈️ Excited to share our new publication: "Forging a Sustainable Sky: Unveiling the Pillars of Aviation E-Fuel Production for Carbon Emission Circularity." in iScience, Cell Press. This paper tackles the aviation sector's carbon footprint by exploring synthetic e-fuels' potential. We dive into e-kerosene synthesis, highlighting the decline in production costs, the role of renewable energy, and the policy initiatives needed for a sustainable aviation future. Key takeaways: Anticipated cost reduction of e-kerosene by 2050. Importance of power-to-liquid pathways. Policy measures to support the transition to sustainable aviation. This is a must-read for those interested in sustainable aviation solutions. Let’s drive the change towards greener skies together. Congratulations to all my co-authors. #SustainableAviation #EFuels #ClimateAction

Sustainable Aviation Fuel In order to transition to a more sustainable future we need to find more suitable ways to fuel our lifestyles. Electricity for cars is well underway, hydrogren is promising for shipping, but what about aviation? One opportunity is in the production of biofuels to help bring their carbon footprint down. This is something which we had heard about several years ago offering potential significant promis for the aviation sector. In this clip we ask Ramon his view on this, and what he thinks the potential for the technology is. #energy #sustainability #technology #algae #innovation #SME #climatechange #fuel #carbon #lowcarbon #plane #aviation

Ever wondered what is Sustainable Aviation Fuel? By harnessing renewables and capturing CO2, Kerosene-equivalents are produced that can fuel the journey to 2050 net-zero emission.

At Systema Resources, we are excited to see how the aviation industry is revolutionizing the way they "take to the skies." Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs), made from renewable biofuels, are transforming air travel by reducing carbon emissions and supporting a greener future. SAFs are biofuels derived from renewable biomass and waste materials. They perform like conventional jet fuel but with a much smaller carbon footprint, helping to reduce the 9%-12% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from aviation in the U.S. The U.S. Department of Energy, along with other federal agencies, is working on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge to scale up SAF production. This initiative aims to develop technologies to produce SAF on a commercial scale. SAFs offer several benefits: they lower carbon emissions, drastically cutting GHG emissions; provide economic opportunities by generating new revenue for farmers and improving environmental conditions like water quality; enhance aircraft performance by burning cleaner, thus reducing harmful emissions and contrail formation; and support job creation in agriculture, construction, manufacturing, and aviation. The U.S. has plenty of biomass for SAF production, including corn grain, oil seeds, algae, agricultural and forestry residues, municipal solid waste, and wet wastes like manure and sewage sludge. The Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) is developing new pathways for SAF, such as turning food waste and manure into carbon-negative fuel, creating energy-rich SAF from bio-acetone, and converting industrial carbon monoxide into ethanol for SAF. SAFs are crucial for reducing aviation’s environmental impact and supporting sustainable air travel. BETO’s work is paving the way for a greener future, and we applaud the shift to cleaner skies and a sustainable future!🌍✈️ #SustainableAviation #GreenAviation #Biofuels #CleanEnergy #AviationInnovation #SAF #Sustainability #ClimateAction #BETO #RenewableEnergy #SystemaReaources