Green fuel demand is surging, fueled by new policies, market incentives, and net-zero targets across aviation and shipping.

Regulatory & Policy Drivers

  • California and other states are increasing incentives for low-carbon biofuels.
  • Airlines are required to use 50% SAF by 2050 to meet net-zero goals.
  • The shipping industry is shifting toward methanol as a cleaner alternative.
  • Tax credits and federal funding are accelerating biomass-based fuel adoption.

Key Takeaways

  • Methanol demand is projected to surpass $250 billion.
  • SAF demand is expected to grow 10× by 2050.
  • Current production levels are far below what is required to meet future demand.
  • Biomass gasification offers a scalable solution to accelerate SAF and methanol supply.
$500B+ Market by 2050
Tax credits & funding
accelerate biomass-based
fuel adoption.
Policy mandates and surging aviation / maritime demand.
Airlines required to use 50% SAF by 2050 to meet net-zero goals.
Tech Advancement & Feedstock Availability
Capable of utilizing agricultural residues, forestry waste, or energy crops, adapted to local feedstock availability.
Supply Gaps & Market Growth
Global SAF demand projected to exceed 10B gallons1 by 2030.
SAF & Methanol Demand Projection
SAF demand to grow 10x by 2050 and methanol demand projected to surpass $250B.
  • $500B+ Market by 2050: Tax credits & funding accelerate biomass-based fuel adoption.
  • Policy mandates and surging aviation / maritime demand
    • Airlines required to use 50% SAF by 2050 to meet net-zero goals.
  • Tech Advancement & Feedstock Availability: Capable of utilizing agricultural residues, forestry waste, or energy crops, adapted to local feedstock availability.
  • Supply Gaps & Market Growth: Global SAF demand projected to exceed 10B gallons1 by 2030.
  • SAF & Methanol Demand Projection: SAF demand to grow 10x by 2050 and methanol demand projected to surpass $250B.

Scaling technologies like biomass gasification will be key to meeting future demand and unlocking a $500B+ clean fuel market.