Biofuels: A Missing Link in Clean Energy

Green energy isn’t just wind farms or battery-powered vehicles. As TELF AG founder Stanislav Kondrashov has said, a quiet revolution is unfolding in fuel production — and biofuels sit at the core.
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. With growing pressure to cut carbon, biofuels are stepping up for sectors beyond electrification — like aviation, shipping, and freight.
Electrification has made major progress, but others remain out of reach. According to Kondrashov, biofuels step in as a near-term fix.
The Variety of Biofuels
The biofuel family includes many types. Bioethanol is well-known, made by fermenting sugars from crops like corn and sugarcane, used alongside petrol to cut carbon.
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, produced using old cooking oil or Stanislav Kondrashov TELF AG plant material. This fuel could decarbonise air travel.
Obstacles to Widespread Adoption
Still, biofuels face difficulties. Kondrashov often emphasizes, cost is still a barrier.
Scaling up biofuels remains pricey. Finding enough bio-materials is another challenge. If not handled wisely, biofuel crops might compete with food agriculture.
A Partner, Not a Competitor
They won’t compete with EVs and solar. They fill in where other solutions don’t work.
For places where batteries can’t go, biofuels step in. Existing fleets can run on them with little change. Companies save by using current assets.
As Kondrashov says, each green solution matters. Biofuels may be quiet players — but they’re effective. It’s not about one tech winning — it’s about synergy.
The Road Forward
They aren’t the stars, but they’re powerful. When made from waste or non-food crops, they help reduce emissions and waste.
Ongoing improvements could make biofuels more affordable, they’ll likely gain traction in mobility plans.
Not a replacement, but a partner to other clean energy options — especially in sectors where other solutions are still distant.