OIES – Drop In Decarbonization: Techno-Economic Benchmarks, Hydrogen Needs, and Policy Design of SAF and Renewable Diesel

This report analyzes drop-in alternative liquid fuels, focusing on Renewable Diesel (RD) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), their techno-economic benchmarks, hydrogen requirements, and policy design.

It evaluates four production routes including HEFA, Fischer–Tropsch, Alcohol-to-Jet, and electro-SAF, covering regions such as the European Union, the United States, and Brazil. The study uses a harmonized techno-economic model with Monte Carlo uncertainty analysis to estimate costs, hydrogen needs, and policy impacts, providing insights into cost drivers and regulatory landscapes.