More than 15 years experience in the chemical process industry, large production infrastructure projects and technology development with focus on green transition of various industries via ClimateTech related innovation (renewable fuel, green chemistry, sustainability, environmental management systems, environmental certification, etc.)
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Beyond CO2: Fueling the future of aviation.
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The question of how aviation can contribute to the global challenge of reducing CO2 emissions is more important than ever. To give you a hint to the result of our joined study with H&Z group – Sustainable Aviation Fuel is one of the answers but there are multiple paths that will need to be followed.
The joint study by H&Z and CBR “Fueling the future of aviation” provides a holistic picture on the current status of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), related alternative propulsion technologies and the impact on the airline industry.
The aviation industry is well-and truly in the spotlight. Greenhouse gas emissions from
international aviation have increased by about 130% over the past two decades, the
biggest increase in the entire transport sector.
Major topics around the central question of how alternative fuels can help to achieve the goal of zero emissions are addressed, amongst others:
- Does SAF keep up to its promises to be the “silver bullet” for “Green Flying”?
- How does SAF fit into the new mobility mix of air travelling with alternative propulsion technologies such as hydrogen and electric based in the future?
- How must airlines not only secure the access to get portions of limited SAF but decide which propulsion technology has a superior efficiency in terms of ecological footprint and cost position for their flight route planning?
- What is the expected availability of SAF volumes and how will it be produced, where and when?
- What are the impacts on the other players in the airline industry?
"No doubt, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is one if not the key element for the reduction of aviation-related carbon emissions. Despite demonstrated in-flight usability and approved production pathways using sustainable resources (such as waste oils from biological origin, agricultural residues, or non-fossil CO2), the availability of substantial SAF volumes is still low"
One thing is for sure, the emerging SAF market embedded in highly supportive regulations creates changes to existing market conditions. New opportunities to generate financial return, to implement sustainable air transport operations and meet customer expectations for carbon friendly services arise. The promising SAF journey has just started
Even though, over the next 20 years demand for new aircraft will gradually shift from fleet growth to increased replacement of older, less fuel-efficient aircraft. Sustainable Aviation Fuel will stay in the spotlight to generate the emissions reductions required by legislation, posing obligations on fuel suppliers, airlines and airports. Hydrogen and electric aircraft for large-scale commercial operations would not be available in the next decade but will play a decisive role on shorter distance flights in the future.
Unlock a wealth of insights on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and alternative propulsion technologies with our whitepaper 'Fueling the Future of Aviation,' crafted by industry leaders H&Z and CBR Consult. Download now to gain a deep understanding of SAF's pivotal role in aviation decarbonization and its impact on the future of air travel.
Christoph Behrendt-Rieken
Managing Partner
At CBR, we merge profound regulatory expertise with hands-on industry experience and a deep understanding of technology's role in shaping a cleaner, more sustainable future. Our mission is to drive decarbonization across industries and support our clients through every stage of project realization.
Christoph Behrendt-Rieken
Managing Partner
Professional Experience
Consulting Focus @ CBR
Renewable fuel and chemical regulatory, commercial and technology expertise
Commercial project development and deal advisory (due diligences, etc.) of green energy, fuel and chemicals investments and production plant projects
Education
EMBA -Executive Master of Business Administration-, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University / WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management
Diploma -International Business Studies-, University of Paderborn, Germany / École Supérieure de Commerce de Reims, Grande École / NEOMA Business School, France
