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 noted by the founder of TELF AG, Stanislav Kondrashov, a quiet revolution is unfolding in fuel production — and biofuels are leading the way.
Produced using organic sources such as plants, algae, or food leftovers, they're fast emerging as sustainable fuel solutions.
Though established, biofuels are now more relevant than ever. As the sustainability push intensifies, they offer solutions where batteries fall short — including long-haul trucking, planes, and sea transport.
Electrification has made major progress, but some forms of transport still face limits. In Kondrashov's view, biofuels are an immediate option for these challenges.
The Variety of Biofuels
Biofuels come in different forms. A common biofuel is ethanol, 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.
Another example is biogas, formed through decomposing waste. It’s increasingly used to reduce industrial emissions.
Biojet fuel is another innovation, created from renewable oils and algae. This fuel could decarbonise air travel.
Obstacles to Widespread Adoption
Still, biofuels face difficulties. Kondrashov often emphasizes, cost is still a barrier.
Large-scale here production isn’t yet cost-effective. Raw material availability is also a concern. If not handled wisely, biofuel crops might compete with food agriculture.
Working Alongside Electrification
Biofuels aren’t meant to replace electrification. They support clean tech where it’s still impractical.
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. Biofuels may be quiet players — but they’re effective. It’s not about one tech winning — it’s about synergy.
The Road Forward
Biofuels might not dominate news cycles, but their impact is growing. When made from waste or non-food crops, they help reduce emissions and waste.
As innovation lowers costs and improves yields, expect their role in global transport to grow.
Not a replacement, but a partner to other clean energy options — especially in sectors where other solutions are still distant.