Diagnosis of Challenges and Uncertainties for Implementation of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Colombia, and Recommendations to Move Forward

Journal article (2023)

Authors

Mauricio López Gómez Investigation in Electronics and Defense Technology Group, Bogotá, Los Andes University
John A. Posada BT/Biotechnology and Society - AS
Vladimir Silva ECCI University, Bogotá
L. Martinez Luna Washington State University Pullman
Alejandro Mayorga ECCI University, Bogotá
Oscar Alvarez Los Andes University
Research Group
BT/Biotechnology and Society (AS) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2023 Mauricio López Gómez, J.A. Posada Duque, Vladimir Silva, L. Martinez Luna, Alejandro Mayorga, Oscar Álvarez
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Published Date

2023

Language

English

Faculty

Applied Sciences

Department

BT/Biotechnologie

Research Group

BT/Biotechnology and Society

Abstract

This article reviews the current scenario and the main uncertainties and challenges associated with implementing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Colombia, from which it determines the possible certified technologies under the ASTM D 7566 standard as well as co-processing technologies contemplated within the ASTM D 1655 standard, more suitable for the implementation of SAF production. Likewise, through the PESTEL tool (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal), a diagnosis is made in order to obtain an updated overview of the implementation of SAF in Colombia. Based on the above, it provides recommendations to mitigate the uncertainties
identified, and it is complemented by the ECOCANVAS tool, which applies to businesses related to the circular economy, and also include the net production potential of SAF in Colombia, considering the production of feedstock, in agricultural residue of sugarcane, oil palm, corn, and coffee. This
study concludes with some policy recommendations that can make SAF implementation viable and allow responsible institutions to organize themselves for better strategic action and identify the fields of research and the need for investment in R + D + i to strengthen the supply chain.