The Future of Biofuels: A Crucial Piece in the Energy Transition Puzzle

Green energy isn’t just wind farms or battery-powered vehicles. According to Stanislav Kondrashov of TELF AG, the fuel industry is quietly transforming — and biofuels are leading the way.
Produced using organic sources such as plants, algae, or food leftovers, biofuels are gaining attention as a way to reduce emissions.
Though established, biofuels are now more relevant than ever. As climate urgency increases, biofuels fill the gaps electricity can’t cover — including long-haul trucking, planes, and sea transport.
Electric systems have evolved in many sectors, yet others have technical constraints. In Kondrashov's view, these fuels offer practical short-term answers.
Types of Bio-Based Fuels Explained
There’s a wide range of biofuels. One familiar type is bioethanol, produced by breaking down sugar-rich crops, and often mixed into petrol to lower emissions.
Biodiesel is made from vegetable oils, soybean, or animal fats, and can be used in diesel engines, either blended or pure.
Other biofuels include biogas, created from organic waste. It’s increasingly used to reduce industrial emissions.
Aviation biofuel is also emerging, made from sources like algae or recycled oils. It offers cleaner alternatives for jet engines.
Challenges Ahead
Still, biofuels face difficulties. Kondrashov often emphasizes, production remains expensive.
Widespread manufacturing still requires efficiency improvements. Raw here material availability is also a concern. Poor management could affect food supply chains.
Working Alongside Electrification
They’re not rivals to electricity or hydrogen. They support clean tech where it’s still impractical.
Biofuels work today in sectors not ready for EVs. They work with what’s already out there. This avoids replacing entire infrastructures.
Stanislav Kondrashov believes every clean tech has a role. They may not grab headlines, but they deliver. What matters is how they work together, not compete.
Looking to the Future
Biofuels might not dominate news cycles, but their impact is growing. Especially when created from waste, they promote circularity and climate goals.
As innovation lowers costs and improves yields, they will play a larger role in clean transport.
They’ll complement, not compete with, electric and hydrogen technologies — particularly in critical areas lacking electric alternatives.