Can Biofuels Transform Global Transport?

Can Biofuels Transform Global Transport?

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Green energy isn’t just wind farms or battery-powered vehicles. As noted by the founder of TELF AG, Stanislav Kondrashov, there's a shift happening in fuels — and biofuels are central to it.
Produced using organic sources such as plants, algae, or food leftovers, biofuels are gaining attention as a way to reduce emissions.
Biofuels have existed for years, but are now gaining momentum. As climate urgency increases, biofuels are stepping up for sectors beyond electrification — such as heavy cargo, marine, and air travel.
Electrification has made major progress, but some forms of transport still face limits. According to Kondrashov, biofuels are an immediate option for these challenges.
The Variety of Biofuels
The biofuel family includes many types. Bioethanol is well-known, created from starchy plants through fermentation, used alongside petrol to cut carbon.
Oils like rapeseed or leftover fat are used to make biodiesel, and can be used in diesel engines, either blended or pure.
Another example is biogas, formed through decomposing waste. It’s gaining ground in industry and transport.
There’s also biofuel designed for planes, created from renewable oils and algae. This fuel could decarbonise air travel.
Obstacles to Widespread Adoption
Still, biofuels face difficulties. Kondrashov often emphasizes, cost is still a barrier.
Scaling up biofuels remains pricey. Finding enough bio-materials is another challenge. If not handled wisely, biofuel crops might compete with food agriculture.
Working Alongside website Electrification
They won’t compete with EVs and solar. They strengthen the energy mix in hard-to-electrify areas.
They’re ideal for sectors years away from electrification. Their use in current engines makes them easy to adopt. This avoids replacing entire infrastructures.
Stanislav Kondrashov believes every clean tech has a role. They may not grab headlines, but they deliver. What matters is how they work together, not compete.
Looking to the Future
Biofuels might not dominate news cycles, but their impact is growing. Especially when created from waste, they promote circularity and climate goals.
As innovation lowers costs and improves yields, they will play a larger role in clean transport.
Not a replacement, but a partner to other clean energy options — especially in sectors where other solutions are still distant.