Episode 1403: Think Tank: Low-carbon fuels face tough times, catalysts give technology boost

With low-carbon fuels facing multiple challenges including poor demand, feedstock constraints and policy uncertainty, catalysts can help solve technology roadblocks in this emerging global market.Biofuels face competition from electrification and hydrogenFeedstock shortages hinder scale-up of biofuelsShell and BP cancel major biorefinery projects in Rotterdam, NetherlandsSustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) costs up to five times more than jet keroseneRegulatory mandates not rising quickly enough to stimulate demandCatalyst innovation boosts e-fuels efficiency, reduces energy useIndustry needs incentives, clarity and global cooperationIn this ICIS Think Tank podcast, Will Beacham and ICIS biofuels editor Nazif Nazmul interview Andreas Bachmeier, head of business development & energy transition at Clariant.