{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Exploring Clean Energy","title":"SAF and Sustainable Aviation: Bringing the Regions to the Runway with Jet Zero","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d58ebac4\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2018,"description":"In this episode of Exploring Clean Energy, Andy sits down with Neil Gardner, Executive Manager at Jet Zero Australia, to explore one of the most practical pathways to decarbonising aviation: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Neil breaks down what SAF is, why it’s considered the near-to-medium term solution for long-haul flight, and how policy, mandates, and corporate demand are shaping a fast-scaling global market. The conversation also goes behind the scenes at Jet Zero - covering the Ulysses and Mandala projects, community engagement in regional Queensland, and why “bringing the regions to the runway” is more than a motto - it’s a blueprint for Australia’s clean fuel future.\nShow Notes & Timestamps\n0:00 - Welcome to Exploring Clean Energy\nAndy introduces the show and today’s focus: clean energy solutions accelerating a sustainable future.\n0:16 - Introducing Today’s Guest: Neil Gardner (Jet Zero Australia)\nNeil’s background and role leading Jet Zero’s growth and SAF project development.\n0:32 - What is SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel)?\nNeil explains SAF as a non-fossil jet fuel and the lifecycle emissions reduction potential (around 60% to 85%+).\n1:42 - “Drop-in fuel”: why SAF matters right now\nHow SAF works with existing aircraft and fuel infrastructure - no new planes required.\n3:11 - SAF vs batteries vs hydrogen for aviation\nWhy batteries are currently too heavy for long-haul; hydrogen storage and infrastructure constraints; why SAF is viewed as the near/medium-term solution.\n6:10 - SAF production pathways and “technology agnostic” delivery\nNeil explains multiple ASTM-approved pathways and why Jet Zero focuses on high “TRL” (readiness) technologies.\n7:40 - Alcohol-to-Jet and HEFA pathways explained\nHEFA: currently the main global SAF pathway (using used cooking oil/tallow/oilseeds)\nAlcohol-to-Jet: emerging as a key scalable pathway (ethanol → SAF)\n9:15 - LanzaJet and the Ulysses project\nLanzaJet’s commercialisation of Alcohol-to-Jet and Jet Zero’s relationship +...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QIKjxyMtnzaMwNS35XBfZBFgjh2riCYpMZmhbiY-rkM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85MGEy/NjFlNmUwNWEzOWE5/Y2VjYjllMzliOGRl/YTc4MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}