Advanced Biofuels Market Report 2025

The advanced biofuels market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $116.85 billion in 2024 to $164.68 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to renewable energy policies, environmental regulations, volatility in crude oil prices, research and development investments, growing awareness of climate change.

The advanced biofuels market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $654.34 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to scale-up of production facilities, international collaboration and agreements, economic incentives, market competitiveness, biofuel mandates and targets. Major trends in the forecast period include technological innovation, policy support and regulatory environment, feedstock diversification, global energy transition, scaling up commercial production.

The rising demand from the automotive industry is anticipated to drive the growth of the advanced biofuels market in the coming years. The automotive industry encompasses all businesses involved in the production of motor vehicles and their components, excluding tires, batteries, and gasoline. Advanced biodiesel, a second-generation biofuel, is used in this sector as an alternative to gasoline and diesel. The adoption of advanced biofuels in the automotive industry is primarily fueled by the need for low carbon emissions. For example, in June 2023, the Department for Transport (DfT), a UK government agency, reported that the number of licensed vehicles in the UK reached 40.7 million by the end of 2022, reflecting a 1% increase compared to December 2021. Therefore, the growing demand from the automotive industry is significantly contributing to the expansion of the advanced biofuels market.

The expanding aerospace sector is anticipated to drive the advancement of the advanced biofuels market in the foreseeable future. This extensive and intricate industry covers aircraft design, construction, satellite launches, and space exploration. Advanced biofuels play a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions within the aerospace industry, aiding in the fight against climate change. For instance, as per The International Air Transport Association, a global trade organization based in Canada, the projected global airline net profit is set to increase to $9.8 billion in 2023 from $4.7 billion in 2022. Additionally, an estimated 4.35 billion individuals are expected to travel in 2023. Consequently, the escalating demand for physical therapists is fueling the expansion of the advanced biofuels market.

The advanced biofuels market is witnessing a surge in the adoption of product innovations as a prominent trend. Key players in this sector are concentrating efforts on introducing pioneering products to fortify their market standing. For instance, in February 2023, PRIO, a biofuel producer headquartered in Portugal, introduced ECO Bunkers B30, a novel biofuel blend comprising 30% advanced biofuel sourced from waste raw materials. This fresh product undergoes blending at PRIO's Aveiro tank terminal following production at its biodiesel plant.

Prominent enterprises operating within the advanced biofuels sector are concentrating on pioneering technological advancements, notably sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) process technology, to secure a competitive advantage. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technology encompasses various methods and processes for creating alternative jet fuel from renewable, non-petroleum sources. For instance, in September 2023, Lummus Technology LLC, a US-based entity specializing in proprietary petrochemicals, refining, and gasification technologies, introduced Ethanol-based SAF Technology. This cutting-edge technology provides a secure and scalable means of producing SAF utilizing ethanol, a renewable and widely available resource. The adoption of SAF holds the promise of substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, potentially reaching up to 80%, contingent upon the specific ethanol source and production process.

In August 2022, Liberty Utilities, a US-based provider of utility services, acquired Sandhill Advanced Biofuels in an undisclosed transaction. This acquisition marks Liberty's inaugural investment in renewable natural gas not subject to regulation. Sandhill Advanced Biofuels, a US-based renewable energy firm, specializes in upgrading biogas into renewable natural gas.

Major companies operating in the advanced biofuels market include Abengoa Bioenergy Co. LLC, Algenol Biofuels Inc., Chemtex Group, Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited (BCP), Clariant Produkte GmbH, Fiberight LLC, DuPont Industrial Biosciences, GranBio Investimentos S.A., A2BE Carbon Capture LLC, Fujian Zhongde Energy Co. Ltd., Inbicon A/S, INEOS Technologies Limited, Poet-DSM Advanced Biofuel LLC, Green Biologics Ltd., ZeaChem Inc., Sundrop Fuels Inc., Amyris Inc., Gevo Inc., Renewable Energy Group Inc., Novozymes A/S, LanzaTech Inc., Mascoma Corporation, Solazyme Inc., Cool Planet Energy Systems, Enerkem Inc., Butamax Advanced Biofuels LLC, Codexis Inc., Coskata Inc., Aemetis Inc., Iogen Corporation, Siluria Technologies, Kiverdi Inc., Alkol Biotech Inc.

North America was the largest region in the advanced biofuels market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global advanced biofuels market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the advanced biofuels market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the advanced biofuels market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Advanced biofuels represent liquid fuels that, in comparison to fossil fuels, exhibit a reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50%. These fuels are typically derived from non-food-based feedstocks and are created from renewable organic materials, serving as viable alternatives to conventional liquid petroleum fuels.

The primary types of advanced biofuels include cellulosic ethanol, biofuel, biobutanol, bio DME, among others, and they undergo processing via various technologies, encompassing thermochemical and biochemical methods. Cellulosic ethanol, categorized as a second-generation biofuel, is manufactured by converting non-food vegetation into ethyl alcohol (ethanol). Various raw materials utilized in this process include jatropha, camelina, algae, simple lignocellulose, among others.

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The advanced biofuels market consists of sales of corn stover, switchgrass, or methane. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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