Close Menu
Energy NewsEnergy News
  • NEWS
    • Breaking News
    • Hydrogen
    • Energy Storage
    • Grid
    • SMR
    • Projects
    • Production
    • Transport
    • Research
  • SPOTLIGHT
    • Interviews
    • Face 2 Face
    • Podcast
    • Webinars
    • Analysis
    • Columnists
    • Reviews
    • Events
  • REGIONAL
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • Middle east
    • Pacific
  • COMMUNITY
  • ABOUT
    • Advisory Board
    • Contact us
    • Report Your News
    • Advertize
    • Subscribe
LinkedIn X (Twitter) YouTube Facebook
Trending
  • Thyssenkrupp Nucera Advances 600-MW Green Hydrogen Project
  • Ineratec Launches Europe’s Largest Green Hydrogen E-Fuels Plant, Era One
  • TotalEnergies Acquires Solar and Battery Storage Pipeline from Low Carbon
  • NuScale’s NRC Approval Sets Stage for America’s Next Generation SMR Power Solutions
  • Yunnan’s Baochi Energy Storage Station Pioneers Grid-Forming Sodium-Ion Battery System
  • Why Physics Dooms the “Green Hydrogen” Fuel Dream
  • NEOM Green Hydrogen Project 80% Completed
  • Green Hydrogen – Pillar of European Industrial Policy but Not Without Challenges
LinkedIn X (Twitter) YouTube Facebook
Energy NewsEnergy News
  • NEWS
    • Breaking News
    • Hydrogen
    • Energy Storage
    • Grid
    • SMR
    • Projects
    • Production
    • Transport
    • Research
  • SPOTLIGHT
    • Interviews
    • Face 2 Face
    • Podcast
    • Webinars
    • Analysis
    • Columnists
    • Reviews
    • Events
  • REGIONAL
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • Middle east
    • Pacific
  • COMMUNITY
  • ABOUT
    • Advisory Board
    • Contact us
    • Report Your News
    • Advertize
    • Subscribe
Energy NewsEnergy News
Home Home - NEWS
hydrogen

Sustainable Fuels in Aviation Could Achieve Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

Anela DoksoBy Anela Dokso23/04/20252 Mins Read
Share
LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Email WhatsApp Telegram

A groundbreaking analysis has unearthed that both liquid hydrogen (LH2) and 100% synthetic paraffinic kerosene (SPK), recognized as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), offer feasible alternatives to traditional Jet-A fuel, particularly for long-haul aviation when they are produced through pathways enabling net-zero well-to-wake (WTWa) emissions.

The analysis critically evaluates the WTWa performance, accounting for both CO2 and non-CO2 emissions, of a futuristic subsonic long-range aircraft with a capacity of 300 passengers and a flight range of 13,890 kilometers.

Utilizing the GREET model—an established tool for assessing greenhouse gas, regulated emissions, and energy use—the study quantifies the emissions during both the use phase of the aircraft and throughout fuel production. From a comprehensive evaluation of over 100 different production pathways, LH2 shows remarkable potential to achieve net-zero or even negative WTWa CO2-equivalent emissions, particularly when synthesized from biomass or through integrated fermentation processes coupled with carbon sequestration. Conversely, 100% SPK exhibits the capability to diminish WTWa CO2-equivalent emissions by 70% to 85% in comparison to Jet-A fuel, particularly when derived from miscanthus as a feedstock.

The extensive study extends its scope to a high-level supply analysis which projects that by 2050, the production capacity of SAF and hydrogen could adequately meet the energy requirements of long-haul aviation. This projection assumes a continuation of a 4% annual increase in traffic and the full adoption of these fuels across the industry. Such findings offer pivotal insights that are crucial for informing R&D investments, analyzing fuel costs, and shaping aviation policy to foster a more sustainable aviation future.

These insights, therefore, provide a basis not only for technological innovation but also for strategic policy-making in aviation, underscoring the need for supportive infrastructure and regulatory frameworks to facilitate this transition. The analysis frames a promising outlook where sustainable aviation fuels are not just an alternative but fundamental to achieving decarbonization goals in aviation, thereby playing a crucial role in global climate change mitigation efforts.


Stay updated on the latest in energy! Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X for real-time news and insights. Don’t miss out on exclusive interviews and webinars—subscribe to our YouTube channel today! Join our community and be part of the conversation shaping the future of energy.

hydrogen
Share. LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Email

Related Posts

Thyssenkrupp

Thyssenkrupp Nucera Advances 600-MW Green Hydrogen Project

04/06/2025
Hydrogen

Ineratec Launches Europe’s Largest Green Hydrogen E-Fuels Plant, Era One

04/06/2025
TotalEnergies Acquires Solar and Battery Storage Pipeline from Low Carbon

TotalEnergies Acquires Solar and Battery Storage Pipeline from Low Carbon

04/06/2025
NuScale's NRC Approval Sets Stage for America's Next Generation SMR Power Solutions

NuScale’s NRC Approval Sets Stage for America’s Next Generation SMR Power Solutions

04/06/2025
hydrogen

Yunnan’s Baochi Energy Storage Station Pioneers Grid-Forming Sodium-Ion Battery System

04/06/2025
Hydrogen

Why Physics Dooms the “Green Hydrogen” Fuel Dream

03/06/2025
Thyssenkrupp

Thyssenkrupp Nucera Advances 600-MW Green Hydrogen Project

04/06/2025
Hydrogen

Ineratec Launches Europe’s Largest Green Hydrogen E-Fuels Plant, Era One

04/06/2025
TotalEnergies Acquires Solar and Battery Storage Pipeline from Low Carbon

TotalEnergies Acquires Solar and Battery Storage Pipeline from Low Carbon

04/06/2025
NuScale's NRC Approval Sets Stage for America's Next Generation SMR Power Solutions

NuScale’s NRC Approval Sets Stage for America’s Next Generation SMR Power Solutions

04/06/2025

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest news from the hydrogen market subscribe to our newsletter.

LinkedIn X (Twitter) Facebook YouTube

News

  • Inteviews
  • Webinars
  • Hydrogen
  • Spotlight
  • Regional

Company

  • Advertising
  • Media Kits
  • Contact Info
  • GDPR Policy

Subscriptions

  • Subscribe
  • Newsletters
  • Sponsored News

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest news from EnergyNewsBiz about hydrogen.

© 2025 EnergyNews.biz
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • Accessibility

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.