Towards large-scale Deployment of European Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)

Kurzfassung

A standardized techno-economic and ecological assessment methodology of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) production routes is presented, using an in-house software tool TEPET (Techno Economic Process Evaluation Tool). It helps to maximize the process efficiency, to identify cost drivers and to determine its environmental impact. Experimentally validated process models derived from European research projects are scaled to industrial plant size. For a realistic ramp-up of European SAF production by 2030 production costs, available technology options, GHG emission reduction and overall production potential will be presented, as well as advantageous regions for European SAF production located. A strategic outlook will be presented for a future European sustainable aviation.