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

Mauricio López Gómez (), John Posada, Vladimir Silva, Lina Martínez, Alejandro Mayorga and Oscar Álvarez
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Mauricio López Gómez: Investigation in Electronics and Defense Technology Group, TESDA, Colombian Air Force, Bogotá 111321, Colombia
John Posada: Department of Biotechnology, Delft University of Technology, van der Maasweg 9, 2629 HZ Delft, The Netherlands
Vladimir Silva: Investigation in Technological Exploitation of Materials and Energy Group, GIATME, ECCI University, Bogotá 111311, Colombia
Lina Martínez: Department of Biological Systems Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, USA
Alejandro Mayorga: Investigation in Technological Exploitation of Materials and Energy Group, GIATME, ECCI University, Bogotá 111311, Colombia
Oscar Álvarez: The Products and Processes Design Group, PhD Program in Technological Innovation Management, Los Andes University, Bogotá 111711, Colombia

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 15, 1-25

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.

Keywords: aeronautical biofuel; Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF); sustainability; Colombian PESTEL; ECOCANVAS; SAF policies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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