Driving Growth, Policy, Net-Zero Ambitions | - CET (Central European Time, GMT+01:00)
Driving Growth, Policy, Net-Zero Ambitions | - CET (Central European Time, GMT+01:00)
This session will delve into the opportunities and challenges surrounding biofuels in the energy transition, with a focus on developments up to 2030.
Outlining the necessary strides in technological innovation, investment, and policy development required to achieve net-zero emissions and establish ethanol as a primary low-carbon fuel for hard-to-abate sectors.
Exploring and comparing policies, incentives, and development opportunities across key biofuel production centers such as the EU, USA, Brazil, and Asia.
- How the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) supports the increase of biofuel production volumes, driving technological advancement, investment and efficiency.
- Accelerating the transition to a more resilient, sustainable and competitive energy landscape.
How does the EU's stance on crop-based renewable ethanol impact sustainability objectives?
Understanding how EU policies such as RED III and the Green Deal can stimulate advancements and investments in advanced biofuels to achieve net-zero emissions
Are the renewable energy targets ambitious enough to meet the urgent need for decarbonisation?
What are the consequences of excluding renewable ethanol from initiatives like FuelEU Maritime and RefuelEU Aviation?
How can policy structures be enhanced to facilitate the incorporation of renewable ethanol into holistic decarbonization plans?
- James Cogan - EU Government Affairs, Industry & Policy Director, ClonBio Group Ltd
- Zoltán Reng - CEO, Hungrana
- Olivier Macé - Biofuels Expert, Broad Manor Consulting
- Berit Foss - Director of Sustainability, POET
Do EU biofuel policies impede international innovation and investment?
How do policy discrepancies between continents affect investment and innovation? For instance, Europe's restriction on first-generation biofuels for aviation in contrast to US policy that permits corn ethanol for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Are EU policies internationally aligned, and how can they support global climate objectives while providing regulatory certainty for investors?
What insights and best practices can be drawn from markets like Brazil, USA, Asia, and the UK?
Understanding strategic advantages for ethanol and biofuel producers by diversifying into sustainable aviation fuels alongside ethanol production
How does the incorporation of sustainable aviation fuels contribute to growth and sustainability within the biofuel industry?
Is the alcohol to jet a near-term only opportunity for alcohol producers to enter the SAJF market?
Addressing regulatory and market challenges that are associated with transitioning towards sustainable aviation fuels
Exploring current technical barriers to higher ethanol blends
Leaning from higher blend nations like Brazil, the Philippines and Vietnam
What opportunities do hybrid vehicles offer in terms of bridging the gap between competing markets of EVs and biofuels? Could higher ethanol blends offer a silver bullet solution to support faster decarbonization of existing fleets?
Is the threat of EVs stalling the development of higher blends and the true motivation behind the shift to SAF? Or do we need to establish consensus in accelerating all carbon saving technologies?