Aviation Biofuel Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast (2024-2030)

Aviation Biofuel Market Overview:

Biofuel is used as an alternative renewable source derived from plant or waste products is meant to lower environmental effects associated with greenhouse gases emanating within the air. Transport and many other purposes are the main uses of biofuels on earth. Plants which take in carbon dioxide and convert it to glucose, a simple sugar, using sunlight as an energy source are the generally known sources of biofuels from biological carbon materials which are not exhaustible. The airline industry is affected by various fluctuations like variations in crude oil prices and demand-supply imbalances because it depends on fossil fuels.

Sustainable biofuels can serve as a viable alternative option as long as they are produced elsewhere other than where oil reserves exist. Consequently, it would be possible for biofuel feedstocks to grow most parts across the globe that require fueling aircrafts. The aviation sector is expected to grow by about 3% per year, but growth in the use of jet fuel will likely be slightly lower because of increases in fuel efficiency.

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Aviation Biofuel Market Dynamics:

Implementing Biofuels for Aviation easier than for other transport modes  

The supply of fuel to the commercial aviation industry is on a relatively small scale and less complex than for other forms of transport. For this reason, it is anticipated that it will be easier to fully implement the use of sustainable biofuels in aviation than in other transport systems. For example, there are 161,768 retail petrol stations in the United States alone. This compares to a relatively smaller number of airport fuel depots: 1,679 airports handle more than 95% of the world’s passengers. Similarly, there are around 580 million vehicles on the road today, compared to around 23,000 aircraft. And while many of those road vehicles are owned by individuals or families, there are only around 2,000 airlines in the world. The integration of biofuels into the aviation system is potentially a lot easier than it would be in a more dispersed, less controlled, public fuel delivery system.

Economic viability of biofuels for aviation

Sustainable biofuels will become economically viable and compete with petroleum-based fuels as costs are lowered by improvements in production technology and through economies of scale in production. They may also provide valuable economic opportunities to communities who can develop new sources of income – including in many developing nations.

Navigating Cost and Technological Hurdles are the major challenge for Aviation Biofuel market

The cost of bio-jet is one of the most daunting challenges. Although ongoing low oil prices will likely delay the development of some biofuel technologies and projects, lower oil prices might be less of an issue for aviation biofuels than for other sectors, because it is in the industry’s best interest to find long-term solutions. Airlines generally have low profit margins, and do not generally consider themselves able to pay a premium for fuel. This will make it difficult for the airline industry to reach carbon neutrality by 2025. This means that policy measures could be crucial to promote the production and consumption of bio-jet fuels. The lack of mature technologies is also a significant challenge. The HEFA pathway is the only mature process, but the cost of the oleochemical feedstock is high, at about 80% of the cost of making bio-jet.  

Aviation Biofuel Market Segment Analysis:

By Type, the Analysis of Aviation biofuel market segment identifies certain categories based on type, particularly hydro processed esters and fatty acids (HEFA), Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthetic fuels, and alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) fuels. HEFA remains the dominant segment owing to its maturity and certification, utilizing feedstocks like vegetable oils and animal fats. FT synthetic fuels, derived from gas or biomass, showcase promising potential for reducing emissions, while ATJ fuels, produced from alcohols, offer scalability and sustainability advantages, though still in early stages of commercialization. The diverse range of biofuel types reflects the industry's multifaceted approach towards achieving sustainable aviation.

Aviation Biofuel Market Regional Insight:

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the world’s aviation sector used 310bn L of jet fuel in 2012, accounting for 12% of global consumption of transport fuels. The aviation sector is expected to grow by about 3% per year, but growth in the use of jet fuel will likely be slightly lower because of increases in fuel efficiency. Growth is expected to be driven by Asian, African and, to a lesser extent, Latin American markets, as economies in these regions expand (Millbrandt, 2013). ICAO expects jet fuel consumption for international travel to increase by 2030 to between 710bn Lt and 998bn Lt.

Aviation Biofuel Market Competitive Landscape:

• In February 2023, KBR announced a collaboration with Swedish Biofuels AB, a renowned leader in advanced biofuel research, to venture into the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry.

• In February 2022, Boeing announced a supply agreement for two million gallons of blended renewable aviation fuel with EPIC Fuels to power its commercial operations in Washington state and South Carolina by the end of 2022.

Aviation Biofuel Market Scope:

Aviation Biofuel Market Key Players:

1. Neste
2. Gevo
3. World Energy
4. Eni
5. Aemetis
6. SkyNRG
7. Velocys
8. Exxon Mobil Corp
9. Honeywell International Inc.
10. Alder Fuels
11. Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels LLC.
12. Red Rock Biofuels
13. SAF+ Consortium  
14. Royal Dutch Shell
15. Chevron Corp
16. Virgin Atlantic
17. Air France
18. Scandinavian Airlines
19. Safran
20. Qantas Airways
21. XX Ltd