GBA Seminar Held Virtually
In the realm of clean energy and sustainability, the Global Bioenergy Alliance (GBA) is making strides in promoting biofuels, particularly Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), as part of the global transition. A forthcoming session by the GBA, to be published by EB Publishing, will delve into the topic, showcasing successful case studies, supportive policies, technological advancements, emerging business models, and certification policies for SAF.
One of the key highlights of the session will be the presentation of successful case studies related to SAF. For instance, the sugarcane industry in Louisiana is exploring the use of bagasse, a fibrous biofuel byproduct, for SAF production. This innovative approach not only provides new market opportunities for farmers but also supports local economies and job creation.
The session will also focus on supportive policies for SAF. In the United States, the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act has been introduced to improve data transparency on SAF production, encouraging accurate data reporting and building market frameworks and policy certainty. Globally, biofuel policies are increasingly emphasizing the exclusion of first-generation biofuels that compete with food or drive land-use change, as demonstrated by Brazil’s certification schemes for biofuels.
Technological advancements in SAF will also be a topic of discussion. The session will highlight innovations in SAF technology and production, including regional technology landscapes and research projects focused on decarbonizing aviation. Additionally, blockchain technology is being deployed in SAF registries to ensure integrity, traceability, and prevent double counting of SAF volumes, supporting transparent market development and consumer confidence.
Emerging business models in SAF will be a focus of the session. The integration of agricultural residues as feedstock for SAF production offers circular economy business models benefiting farmers and rural economies. Market development strategies involving pricing mechanisms and credit processes are under active discussion, indicating evolving commercial frameworks to support SAF uptake. Corporate roles, such as DHL’s strategic engagement in aviation decarbonization, suggest logistics and supply chain companies are exploring SAF procurement and offsetting business models.
Certification policies for SAF will also be discussed in the session. Sustainability certification and credit protocols are core topics at GBA events, reflecting the sector's commitment to credible standards for SAF sustainability and lifecycle emissions. Existing frameworks like Brazil’s biofuel certification, and international standards managed by groups like RSB (Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials), emphasize traceability and exclusion of feedstocks from land with high carbon stocks or food competition. Registries such as the Assure SAF Registry use blockchain for accountability and transparency, ensuring certified SAF volumes are accurately tracked without double claims.
In summary, the GBA's upcoming session aims to shape the future of SAF by highlighting successful case studies, supportive policies, technological advancements, emerging business models, and certification policies. The event intends to reach those who matter in the field of clean energy and SAF, and will be published by EB Publishing. However, detailed in-depth case studies specifically branded under GBA remain limited in the available information, reflecting the still evolving nature of global SAF deployment and governance frameworks.
- The session by the Global Bioenergy Alliance (GBA) will delve into science and technology advancements in the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), highlighting innovative approaches like the use of bagasse in Louisiana's sugarcane industry and the deployment of blockchain technology for SAF registries.
- The event will discuss environmental-science issues related to the energy transition, as it will focus on supportive policies for SAF, such as the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act in the United States, and certification policies emphasizing traceability and exclusion of feedstocks from land with high carbon stocks or food competition.
- As part of the global transition towards clean energy, the GBA's session will showcase emerging business models in SAF, featuring circular economy approaches like integrating agricultural residues as feedstock for SAF production and corporate strategies like DHL's engagement in aviation decarbonization.
