Sustainable Synfuel

Solution Pathway

Sustainable synfuel is a type of synthetic fuel, nearly identical to fossil fuels, produced by using renewable energy to chemically convert readily available resources like hydrogen and carbon monoxide. This process results in a fuel that can be used in current combustion engines, including those in jets and ships. Sustainable synfuels offer a way to decarbonize the transportation sector, especially in areas like aviation and shipping, where electrification is challenging. Expanding the production and use of sustainable synfuels requires investment in renewable energy infrastructure and technologies for hydrogen and carbon monoxide synthesis. Policies that incentivize research, development, and deployment of synfuel technologies can accelerate adoption. Building partnerships with industries that have high energy demands, such as aviation and maritime sectors, will be crucial to integrate synfuels into existing fuel supply chains without extensive modifications to engines.