Green Fuel

Green fuel refers to energy sources derived from renewable or low-carbon materials that can replace fossil fuels in transport, power generation, and industry while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Also known as sustainable or alternative fuels, they include biofuels (such as bioethanol and biodiesel), biogas, hydrogen, ammonia, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Green fuels are produced from feedstocks like plant matter, waste oils, algae, or captured carbon combined with renewable electricity. Their goal is to create closed or near-closed carbon cycles, lowering the net climate impact of energy use. To be considered “green,” a fuel must achieve significant lifecycle emission reductions compared with conventional fuels and comply with sustainability criteria for feedstock sourcing, land use, and energy input. Green fuels play a crucial role in global decarbonisation, particularly in hard-to-electrify sectors such as aviation, shipping, and heavy industry.