Expertise in techno-economic evaluation of the renewable energy powered chemical and fuel production processes as well as carbon capture and utilization process. Experienced in the designing and modelling of the thermochemical processes to further produce the key base chemicals of industry such as methanol.
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel in India
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Capacity Enhancement and Stakeholder Empowerment across the SAF Value Chain – India
How can India become a global leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel?
As one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world, India faces a dual challenge: meeting surging air travel demand while achieving its long-term decarbonisation goals. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has emerged as the most viable near- to medium-term solution — and India holds immense potential to lead this transformation.
Abundant agricultural residues, strong refining capabilities, and emerging policy frameworks provide a solid foundation for scaling SAF production. Through strengthening financing, feedstock logistics, and technical readiness, India has potential to unlock its large-scale SAF deployment and emerge as global leader.
This joint report by CBR Sustainability Partners and the SAF Association India explores how targeted capacity building, stakeholder empowerment, and multi-sector collaboration can help unlock India’s SAF potential and position the country as a global hub for sustainable aviation.
The report covers:
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- Introduction to India’s SAF policy context and market potential
- Key challenges for market scale-up and capacity enhancement potential
- Importance of the stable policy framework, financing, and skill development
- Role of farmers, fuel producers, and regulators across the SAF value chain
- Strategies for enhancing the bankability of SAF projects
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About the Author
Raphaela Spielberg
Project Manager
As part of CBRs team, I strive to help our partners in their path to future-proof and defossilize their business activities. As such, my motivation is driven by advising companies to understand their strategic and technological options, and the impact of their decisions, all while assessing, managing, mitigating or adapting the inherent risks of developing new decarbonization strategies. I believe that it is time to walk the talk and take action. I am convinced that through the power of collaboration across our diverse fields of expertise, merged with relentless discipline and commitment, we can maximize the positive impact we have in this world.
Nipun Jagtap
Technology Expert
Professional Experience
Consulting Focus @ CBR
Techno-economic evaluation of innovative green fuel and sustainable chemical production processes, pinpointing critical bottlenecks and optimizing viability through in-depth sensitivity analysis and strategic optimization for commercial feasibility.
Education
Master in Process Engineering and Energy Technology, Hochschule Bremerhaven, Germany
Bachelor in Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India
Raphaela Spielberg
Project Manager
Professional Experience
Experienced consultant in Asset Management, Transaction Advisory and Climate Risk Analysis with a focus on low-carbon innovations and technologies.
Consulting Focus @ CBR
Project management, business planning and financing, e.g., funding realization for large capital-intensive, heavy asset projects in Climate Tech area (EU Innovation Funding, USAID Development innovation ventures)
Sustainability and ESG concept development and implementation (strategy, roadmaps, reporting, labels, CO2 reduction measures, offsetting)
Education
Sustainability & Climate Risk Professional, Global Association of Risk professionals (GARP)
Master in International (Sustainable) Finance, NOVA SBE, Lisbon
Bachelor in International Management, ISM, Hamburg
