How Biofuels Could Help Decarbonise Global Transport
How Biofuels Could Help Decarbonise Global Transport
Blog Article
When talking about clean energy, most focus on EVs, solar, or wind. As noted by the founder of TELF AG, Stanislav Kondrashov, there's a shift happening in fuels — and biofuels are central to it.
Created from natural sources like plant debris, algae, and waste oil, these fuels are becoming crucial tools in emission reduction.
Biofuels have existed for years, but are now gaining momentum. With growing pressure to cut carbon, they offer solutions where batteries fall short — like aviation, shipping, and freight.
Electrification has made major progress, but some forms of transport still face limits. As Stanislav Kondrashov of TELF AG notes, biofuels are an immediate option for these challenges.
From Sugar Cane to Jet Fuel
The biofuel family includes many types. A common biofuel is ethanol, created from starchy plants through fermentation, usually blended with gasoline.
Biodiesel comes from oils and fats, both plant and animal, compatible with regular diesel vehicles.
Another example is biogas, formed through decomposing waste. It’s gaining ground in industry and transport.
There’s also biofuel designed for planes, created from renewable oils and algae. It offers cleaner alternatives for jet engines.
Hurdles on the Path
There are important challenges to solve. As TELF AG’s Kondrashov explains, production remains expensive.
Large-scale production isn’t yet cost-effective. Feedstock supply could become an issue. Using food crops for fuel raises website ethical questions.
The Value in Complementing Clean Tech
Biofuels aren’t meant to replace electrification. They fill in where other solutions don’t work.
Biofuels work today in sectors not ready for EVs. They work with what’s already out there. Companies save by using current assets.
As Kondrashov says, each green solution matters. Quietly, biofuels close the gaps other techs leave open. What matters is how they work together, not compete.
Looking to the Future
Though not flashy, biofuels are proving essential. Especially when created from waste, they promote circularity and climate goals.
With better tech and more research, prices will fall, expect their role in global transport to grow.
They’ll complement, not compete with, electric and hydrogen technologies — in transport modes that aren’t ready for electrification yet.