A global view on the deployment of biofuels in aviation

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1 A global view on the deployment of biofuels in aviation IEA Bioenergy Conference Berlin, 27 October 2015 Thomas Rötger IATA Environment To represent, lead and serve the airline industry

2 Global aviation industry targets (ACI, CANSO, IATA, IBAC, ICCAIA commitment in 2009)

3 The 4 pillar strategy 1. Technology incl. sustainable alternative fuels 2. Operations i.e. flying more efficiently 3. Infrastructure improve system efficiency 4. A Global Market-based Measure developed under ICAO

4 Our climate action (schematic only)

5 Already over 2000 passenger biofuel flights Used cooking oil: Jatropha: Camelina: Various HEFA: Algae: Sugarcane SIP:

6 Requirements for a successful global aviation biofuel industry Drop-in Can be blended with existing jet fuel No need for adaptation of aircraft / engines No need for parallel infrastructure (with prohibitive costs) Satisfaction of ASTM D7566 = D1655 jet A kerosene 3 pathways certified since 2009: FT, HEFA, SIP Automotive bioethanol and biodiesel not suitable Sustainability Globally harmonized acceptance criteria needed Economic viability Bridge the cost gap with Jet A/A-1 fuel Ensure a level policy play field between road and air Communicate Engage and work with customers, corporations, governments and the private sector through effective communication

7 Sustainability requirements Land use AVIATION BIOFUELS Water & air quality Food security Societal development Soil & biodiversity IATA member of Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels (RSB) Wastes and residues with low sustainability impact are an important feedstock category

8 Incentives for biojet fuel EU situation Renewable Energy Directive (RED): 10% renewable transport fuel in 2020 So far only NL recognizes sustainable aviation fuel as eligible Other countries to follow? Opportunity with RED amendment Biofuel meeting RED is exempted from EU ETS US situation RIN incentives quite effective Largest deployment projects at US airports International Global market-based mechanism for international aviation being developed under ICAO But currently no level-playing field between transport modes Strong incentives for automotive biofuels Comparable incentives for sustainable aviation fuels desirable

9 LAX Single-airline delivery in preparation AMS Multi-airline bioport in preparation KSD Bioport inaugurated HEL Multi-airline bioport planned Sustainable Alternative Fuel Deployment Status LAX YVR (tbc) LCY OSL KSD AMS HEL NRT CGK BNE Airline-supplier agreements: Total over t/yr Largest one t/yr (several % of the airline s jet fuel)

10 Aviation biofuel deployment: Bioports At bioports biofuel blend is supplied to the common distribution system All aircraft / airlines get access to biofuel A bioport creates demand for sustainable jet fuel and enables the necessary investment and collaboration of regional supply chains Feedstock most appropriate to the region Use existing infrastructure Physical supply chain Refining Pure fuel Blended fuel Airport hydrant Blending

11 Future development (schematic only)? Alternative fuel deployment scenarios depend on external conditions (geographic, economic, political) Developments in other bioenergy sectors are important

12 Biofuels Conclusions Aviation biofuel is a young industry impact of aviation Over 2000 commercial flights with 22 airlines so far Today s barriers are economic rather than technical First airline/supplier offtake agreements are taking place With confidence in demand, prices become more affordable Sustainability very important for aviation Synergies with other sectors using biofuels to be strengthened Sustainable alternative fuels can be a main contributor to meeting aviation s 2050 emissions reduction goals Effective political support for bioenergy in general and more particularly for biojet fuel is a necessary condition to achieve this

13 Thank you!