Report forecasts SAF investments to meet 20% of global aviation fuel demand by 2050
In Massachusetts, research firm Bain & Company reported that a cumulative investment of $1.3 trillion in sustainable fuel production would satisfy only about 20% of forecast 2050 aviation fuel demand. The report noted that that the aviation industry will need to make trade-offs and extend their timeline for reaching net-zero emissions, especially if air traffic continues to grow. “Additionally, the quest to meet this goal will also likely impact the cost of aviation. Currently, each of the three main technologies to lower emissions—sustainable aviation fuel, hydrogen and full-electric propulsion all have obstacles. For example, SAF is promising, but is limited in quantity and expected to remain expensive. Green hydrogen and electric propulsion may become viable alternatives to Jet A fuel for smaller aircraft by 2050 but not for the bulk of commercial flights,” the report stated.
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