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In recent years, the legal framework in the transport sector has continuously evolved in a field of tension between international agreements, the legal requirements of the European Union and their national implementation. The focus has shifted several times. While initially, in the national context, the focus was on issues such as regional value creation and security of supply in addition to climate protection, the introduction of the European Renewable Energy Directive increasingly shifted the focus to the substitution of fossil fuels with renewable alternatives.
Based on the European Fuel Quality Directive and national quota regulations, for example in Germany, the central objective of the amendment to the Renewable Energy Directive is increasingly focused on reducing greenhouse gases (GHG) in the entire transport sector.
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The German Biomass Research Center (DBFZ) hosted an online workshop entitled "Market survey of SAF - Do we know all the possibilities of Book&Claim?" on August 28, 2024. Niels Dögnitz, a member of the organizing team, explained the background and objectives of the event in advance.
Mr. Dögnitz, with the Book&Claim system it is possible to separate a company's sustainability claim from the physical flow of goods. How could this model be applied in the context of SAF?
This is indeed still open and various systemic approaches are currently being discussed, such as trading directly between different fuel suppliers or from these directly with the airlines. On the one hand, fundamental questions need to be clarified, e.g. who manages such a system, will this be integrated directly into ReFuel Aviation, on the other hand, many detailed questions are still open, e.g. how certification and monitoring will actually work. Many problems with the introduction are related to the international nature of air traffic, which is of course also a major advantage.
Where do you see the biggest advantages in air travel? What makes Book&Claim particularly interesting here from a sustainability perspective?
It can be assumed that the production and consumption of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are geographically far apart. Transporting large quantities halfway around the world is neither cost-efficient nor sustainable, but it would be very helpful if consumption could be booked at the place of production. In our workshop, we want to show what signaling effect this could have for SAF projects worldwide and how this could significantly accelerate the ramp-up of the corresponding industry.
What impact would the procurement of SAF on a book-and-claim basis have on blending rates, which are expected to continue to rise in aviation over the coming years and decades?
In fact, the blending quantities defined in ReFuelAviation are almost inconceivable without such a system. It is simply not possible to deliver SAF to any airport. In this respect, the introduction is almost a prerequisite for these enormous quantities to be refueled at all. Similarly, the ramp-up already mentioned is currently not recognizable and this also almost absolutely requires such a system in order to gain momentum and thus be able to meet the quotas.
What goals does the workshop pursue in addition to the basic communication and debate about the Book&Claim system?
Our main aim is to bring together different perspectives on Book&Claim and perhaps get a different perspective on the topic. In our view, the discussion is sometimes too technical and the full potential and the many advantages of book and claim are not yet sufficiently known and understood, and only with a basic understanding will it be possible to cope with the enormous efforts that such an introduction requires.
Who is the workshop aimed at?
We are therefore addressing all those involved, whether manufacturers, users, politicians or scientists. Getting to know the different points of view is certainly important and relevant for everyone in order to be able to conduct a sustainable discussion in their part of the chain and thus enable the final introduction of a Book&Claim approach.
New report by think tank Future Cleantech Architects analyses feasibility of European SAF targets.
To report
The workshop, organized by the DBFZ, discussed key issues relating to the future of advanced fuels and the use of renewable raw materials. The focus was on the effects of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) and necessary adjustments. Possible solutions were formulated and the expectations and needs of the various stakeholders were taken into account. The workshop once again highlighted the complexity of the issue and the need for coordinated action in order to achieve the climate targets and promote the use of advanced fuels. Read the full summary here.
