Title:
Assessment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Brazil based on Jatropha curcas L. using Geospatial Data and Spatial Modeling
Author(s):
Ribeiro, T.M., Ensinas, A.V.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
This article explores the potential of Jatropha curcas as a source for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), utilizing degraded lands in Brazil. Two oil productivity scenarios for the plant were analyzed: a more conservative estimate of 0.96 tons per hectare and a more optimistic estimate of 2.7 tons per hectare, along with a conversion rate of 0.6% for obtaining the biofuel. The results indicate that even under the lower productivity scenario, a significant portion of the available degraded land could supply a considerable share of the projected SAF demand—reaching nearly half of the estimated 8 billion liters. In addition to its energy potential, cultivating Jatropha on degraded lands provides important environmental benefits, aiding in soil recovery and contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions.
Keywords:
bioenergy, biofuel, feedstock, oilseeds, oil crops
Topic:
Sustainable Resources for Decarbonising the Economy
Subtopic:
Biomass resources and potentials
Event:
33rd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
1BV.3.8
Pages:
112 - 114
ISBN:
978-88-89407-25-7
Paper DOI:
10.5071/33rdEUBCE2025-1BV.3.8
Price:
FREE
