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Alternative fuels offer sustainable solutions to address the global energy crisis and combat climate change. Fuels like hydrogen, propane, natural gas, ethanol, and biofuels derived from vegetable oils and waste are key alternatives to traditional fossil fuels.
In a world where fossil fuel supplies are running out and climate change is a problem, alternative fuels have shown promise as a sustainable way to meet our energy needs. Gaseous fuels like propane, natural gas, and hydrogen; alcohols like butanol, methanol, and ethanol; vegetable and waste-derived oils; and electricity are examples of alternative fuels. These fuels can be utilized in a single-fuel system or in a mixed system with other fuels, such conventional gasoline or diesel, as in flexible fuel or hybrid-electric vehicles.
Currently, more than 90% of transportation fuel comes from petroleum-based sources, which also produce a lot of greenhouse emissions. Any fuel that isn't derived from petroleum is considered an alternative fuel.
One effective strategy to lower carbon emissions is to use alternative fuels. Carbon that was previously trapped underground is released into the atmosphere when fossil fuels are used. In contrast, biofuels release the carbon that the crops they are derived from removed from the atmosphere. Biofuels are therefore regarded as net-CO2 free fuels. The same is true for renewable natural gas fuel made from sewer or landfill gas, which is regarded as having a negative carbon intensity.
Alternative fuels offer a range of choices for companies looking to lower their carbon footprint. Despite being fossil fuels, switching to CNG or LPG can result in considerable reductions in CO2. It can also work well to use a fuel that contains more ethanol or biodiesel. For businesses aiming to achieve further reductions in CO2 emissions, transitioning entirely to alternative fuels such as biodiesel, hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), ethanol, renewable natural gas, hydrogen, or e-fuels could be viable options.
In addition to CO2, internal combustion engines produce other exhaust gases that businesses must address, particularly those concerned with the environmental impact of their vehicle fleets. Cleaner alternative fuels offer an effective solution, significantly reducing non-carbon emissions. For instance, converting a diesel truck to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG) may prove more cost-effective over time than investing in diesel exhaust emissions control systems.
Moreover, certain industries face unique challenges related to non-carbon emissions, requiring tailored solutions. These challenges often pave the way for innovative approaches, such as adopting alternative fuels, to mitigate environmental impacts and enhance sustainability. For instance, a strong ventilation system is necessary in mines to keep the atmosphere safe and breathable. This is no simple task with big machines working underground. It can be quite expensive and energy-intensive to operate that ventilation system. Because of these factors, a number of mining companies are looking at ways to use hydrogen to power their equipment. There would be no emissions from using hydrogen as fuel, which would reduce the requirement for ventilation.
The majority of the demand for new biofuels comes from developing nations, particularly India, Indonesia, and Brazil. The demand for transportation fuel is growing, biofuel policies are strong, and feedstock potential is plentiful in all three nations. In these areas, the usage of biodiesel and ethanol grows the highest. Volume growth is limited by factors like increasing adoption of electric vehicles, improvements in vehicle efficiency, high costs of biofuel, and technical limitations, even though advanced economies like the US, Canada, Japan, and the EU are also strengthening their transport policies.
The demand for biofuel is expected to rise by 38 billion liters between 2023 and 2028, which is almost 30% more than it was during the previous five years. In reality, by 2028, the demand for biofuel will have increased by 23% to 200 billion liters, with two thirds of this growth coming from renewable diesel and ethanol, with the remaining portion coming from biodiesel and biojet fuel.
Figure: Global ethanol demand. (Source: IEA)
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