Analysis of the Potential for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production from Colombian Agro-Industrial Residues

Mauricio López*, Sergio Leon, Sergio Rocha, Johan Saenz, Santiago Rincon, Vladimir Silva, John Posada, Oscar Alvarez

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Abstract

This study assesses the economic and environmental implications of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production using Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) and Gasification Fischer-Tropsch (GFT) technologies, focusing on Colombian lignocellulosic feedstocks and evaluating key performance indicators such as yield, minimum fuel selling price, and life cycle assessment. GFT demonstrates promising results, yielding and Minimum Fuel Selling Price (MFSP) of about 1.3 USD/L and a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of 3.2 to 7.7 gCO2 eq/MJ. However, its scalability is constrained by the volumes it manages. On the other hand, ATJ has an MFSP between 1.9 and 2.4 USD/L. Aligned with aviation industry goals for carbon-neutral growth, this analysis provides valuable insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders, supporting informed decisions toward sustainable aviation fuel adoption in the Colombian context.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)31-36
Number of pages6
JournalChemical Engineering Transactions
Volume109
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

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