Sustainable fuels
Alternative sustainable fuels are pivotal to the decarbonisation of sectors where emissions are hard to abate and alternative solutions are either unavailable or difficult to implement, such as aviation and marine transport. Without low-carbon fuels, these areas will be unable to decarbonise at the scale and pace required.
![Representation of a hydrogen plane](/globalassets/images/services/market-overlays/energy/imagination-of-a-hydrogen-plane.jpg?width=1200&height=802&quality=100)
Alternative fuels include methanol, ammonia, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), biofuels and other e-fuels. While a ‘one solution fits all’ fuel for these sectors is unlikely, hydrogen will play a critical role in their decarbonisation as a feedstock for the majority of sustainable fuel pathways.
Arup helps clients navigate the regulatory landscape, perform market studies, and establish feasible avenues to accelerate the deployment and use of sustainable fuels. Our experts cover a wide range of disciplines, applied to sustainable fuels conversion project concept studies, site selection, analysis of land area, water infrastructure and access requirements.
Offering a combination of expertise across the energy and aviation industries, we are also helping owners and operators to explore the infrastructure requirements presented by sustainable fuels, and the ensuing implications for sustainable airport design and operation.
In the maritime sector, we are working with partners to address decarbonisation through green shipping corridors and landside infrastructure development.
Get in touch with our team
Insights
Discover how our experts' thinking is shaping our future direction
Explore
Learn more about how our services can support your project:
Projects
Explore more energy projects
![Aerial photo of Cape Town](/globalassets/images/projects/g/global-resilient-cities-network-urban-power-program/header-photo-cape-town-south-africa---photo-by-jamar-cromwell-on-unsplash-2000x1125.jpg?width=1024&height=576&quality=100)
Helping cities address energy poverty while promoting a sustainable and equitable transition
Global Resilient Cities Network Urban Power Program, Brazil, Colombia, Nigeria, South Africa
![Durban city skyline](/globalassets/images/projects/e/ethekwini-247-carbon-free-energy/ethekwini-carbon-free-energy-header.jpg?width=1024&height=576&quality=100)
Building a carbon-free future for eThekwini’s energy systems
eThekwini 24/7 Carbon-free energy, South Africa
![Ocean coast of Albany Western Australia with green scrub and wind turbines in the distance. Credit: Getty](/globalassets/images/projects/o/oakajee-strategic-industrial-area/oakajee-strategic-industrial-area-header.jpg?width=1024&height=576&quality=100)
Western Australia’s renewable energy processing and export hub
Oakajee Strategic Industrial Area, Australia
![Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station. Credit: Uniper](/globalassets/images/projects/r/ratcliffe-on-soar-power-station-site/ratcliffe-on-soar-power-station-site-header.jpg?width=1024&height=576&quality=100)
Ensuring a sustainable future for a coal-fired power station site approaching closure
Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station site, UK
Offshore wind
We deliver projects across the hydrogen economy through strategy, policy, project management, digital, consenting and engineering expertise.
![Hydrogen and other renewables in a CGI render](/globalassets/images/markets/energy/hydrogen/hydrogen-banner.jpg?width=1000&rxy=0.43%2c0.57&quality=100)