Analysis of the Potential for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production from Colombian Agro-Industrial Residues

Journal article (2024)

Authors

Mauricio López Universidad de los Andes, Colombian Air Force
Sergio Leon ECCI University, Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Sergio Rocha Universidad de los Andes
Johan Saenz Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Santiago Rincon Universidad Nacional de Colombia
V. Silva ECCI University
John A. Posada BT/Biotechnology and Society - AS
Oscar Alvarez Universidad de los Andes
Research Group
BT/Biotechnology and Society (AS) (TU Delft)
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Published Date

2024

Language

English

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Faculty

Applied Sciences

Department

BT/Biotechnologie

Research Group

BT/Biotechnology and Society

Abstract

This study assesses the economic and environmental implications of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production using Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) and Gasification Fischer-Tropsch (GFT) technologies, focusing on Colombian lignocellulosic feedstocks and evaluating key performance indicators such as yield, minimum fuel selling price, and life cycle assessment. GFT demonstrates promising results, yielding and Minimum Fuel Selling Price (MFSP) of about 1.3 USD/L and a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of 3.2 to 7.7 gCO2 eq/MJ. However, its scalability is constrained by the volumes it manages. On the other hand, ATJ has an MFSP between 1.9 and 2.4 USD/L. Aligned with aviation industry goals for carbon-neutral growth, this analysis provides valuable insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders, supporting informed decisions toward sustainable aviation fuel adoption in the Colombian context.

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