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Aviation renewable fuels: technical status and challenges for commercialisation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 January 2016

S. Anderson,
J. Cooper,
N. Gudde and
J. Howes
S. Anderson
Affiliation:
Air BP
J. Cooper
Affiliation:
BP Refining and Marketing
N. Gudde
Affiliation:
BP Refining and Logistics Technology
J. Howes
Affiliation:
BP Biofuels
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Abstract

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An overview of the major issues to be addressed for widespread commercial introduction and use of aviation biofuels is presented in this paper. These include the progress toward standards and approvals, bio-feedstock supply and sustainability, conversion routes to suitable fuel molecules, and policy and regulation considerations to create the necessary market and investment environment. It has been shown that while technical standards are now largely in place, biojet faces competition from biodiesel markets for feedstock, and existing sources of vegetable oil face sustainability challenges for greater supply. Other conversion routes exist that can use more sustainable feedstock, but they are capital intensive and will require a high fuel price to support investment. Policy approaches to cover the expected price premium above fossil fuel may also face political difficulties.

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Research Article
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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 116 , Issue 1185 , November 2012, pp. 1103 - 1122
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 2012 

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