Biomass applications for energy production with CCS or as part of a carbon removal process offer significant potential for reaching net-zero goals. Yet both attract scrutiny due to their land use and carbon credentials, and they have yet to take off globally on a large scale. What are the technical issues behind this controversy? Which applications of BECCs and BiCRS can be most quickly implemented and at scale? Which regions offer the greatest potential for growth in the next few years?
While volumetric mandates for biofuels remain in much of the world, biofuel policies requiring aggressive carbon emission reductions are becoming more prolific, especially in Europe and the Americas. Join us for a discussion of EU’s Fit for 55 Plan, the U.S.’ Inflation Reduction Act, Canadian Clean Fuel Regulations and Brazilian Fuel of Future Program to learn how refiners and biofuel producers are adjusting their operations to become more climate-friendly and to comply with ever-changing laws and regulations.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is poised for extraordinary growth as many companies accelerate efforts to help decarbonize air travel. This includes an enormous expansion of SAF capacity, along with dozens of major airlines committing to use the fuel. Government policies are supporting the industry, including various state and federal tax credits for SAF in the U.S. and mandates to use the fuel in a growing number of European countries. SAF can be produced from many feedstocks, including ethanol. Which pathways will rise to the top? Will SAF supply ever meet demand? Will SAF increase the costs of flying?