Case Studies

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of SAF & Renewable Diesel from Renewable Feedstocks

Evaluating the Environmental Impact of Low-Carbon Fuel Alternatives

Sector: Sustainable Fuels | Bioenergy | Transportation

Project Objective

To perform a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Renewable Diesel produced from various renewable feedstocks, including waste oils, forest residues, and ethanol, in order to assess environmental impacts and determine carbon intensity (CI) for regulatory compliance and voluntary sustainability claims.

Feedstocks Assessed

Used Cooking Oil (UCO)
Forest Residues (wood chips, bark)
Corn- and sugarcane-based Ethanol
Tallow and Animal Fats
Agricultural Residues (e.g., bagasse, rice husk)

Methodology

Framework

ISO 14040/44-compliant LCA approach

Tools Used

Impact Assessment Methods

Scope

Cradle-to-Grave analysis, including:• Feedstock collection & transportation• Processing & conversion to fuel• Distribution, blending, and combustion (use phase)

OCL’s Contribution

Customized multi-feedstock LCA modelling.
CI calculations using GREET.
Strategic insights on decarbonization opportunities in advanced fuels
LCA Report

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