Scientists Develop a Plant-Based Jet Fuel to Decrease Emissions by 68%

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GCB Bioenergy. ADVERTISEMENT “If we can secure feedstock supply and provide suitable economic incentives along the supply chain, we could potentially produce carinata-based SAF in the southern United States,” said Dwivedi, an associate professor in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources.Most farmers depend on soybean meal.

However, price fluctuations and import dependency make it unreliable. Carinata can help plug gaps in the food supply due to its comparable protein levels and performance to soybean meal.The aviation industry accounts for 2.5% of total carbon dioxide emissions nationwide and directly causes 3.5% of global warming.“Carinata-based SAF could help reduce the carbon footprint of the aviation sector while creating economic opportunities and improving the flow of ecosystem services across the southern region.”Dwivedi’s research comes just a month after the announcement of a sustainable fuel tax credit.

The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge, a memorandum of understanding between several agencies, will include the directive.