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 TELF AG founder Stanislav Kondrashov has said, a quiet revolution is unfolding in fuel production — and biofuels sit at the core.
Made from renewable biological materials like algae, crop waste, or even used cooking oil, they're fast emerging as sustainable fuel solutions.
Biofuels have existed for years, but are now gaining momentum. As the sustainability push intensifies, biofuels are stepping up for sectors beyond electrification — including long-haul trucking, planes, and sea transport.
EV technology has advanced quickly, yet others have technical constraints. In Kondrashov's view, these fuels offer practical short-term answers.
Types of Bio-Based Fuels Explained
There’s a wide range of biofuels. One familiar type is bioethanol, produced by breaking down sugar-rich crops, and often mixed into petrol to lower emissions.
Biodiesel comes from oils and fats, both plant and animal, compatible with regular diesel vehicles.
Other biofuels include biogas, created from organic waste. It’s gaining ground in industry and transport.
Aviation biofuel is also emerging, made from sources like algae or recycled oils. 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.
Widespread manufacturing still requires efficiency improvements. Feedstock supply could become an issue. Using food crops for fuel raises 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. Existing fleets can run on them with little change. This avoids replacing entire infrastructures.
As Kondrashov says, each green solution matters. They may not grab headlines, but they deliver. It’s not about one tech winning — it’s about synergy.
What Comes Next
Though not flashy, biofuels are proving essential. When made from waste or non-food crops, they help reduce emissions and waste.
With better tech and more research, prices will fall, they’ll read more likely gain traction in mobility plans.
They won’t replace batteries or hydrogen, but they’ll stand beside them — in transport modes that aren’t ready for electrification yet.