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🌍 Green Shift Podcast | Green Fuels with Clarence WooIn this episode of Green Shift, David Austin and Dr. Victor Nian sit down with Clarence Woo, Managing Director of the Global Centre for Green Fuels, to explore the critical role of biofuels and green fuels in Asia’s energy transition.We unpack key questions:What counts as a green fuel?Why is ethanol such an important piece of the puzzle?How do concepts like carbon intensity, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and drop-in fuels fit into the future of transport?What policies and technologies are shaping Southeast Asia’s green energy journey?From fraudulent feedstocks to food-vs-fuel debates, Clarence provides a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges of making fuels sustainable, affordable, and scalable.🔑 Highlights:00:00 – Intro: What are green fuels?05:00 – Clarence Woo on founding the Global Centre for Green Fuels08:30 – Why ethanol matters for Asia’s transport sector14:00 – Food vs. fuel: myths and realities20:00 – Sustainability criteria for biofuels25:00 – Effective policies in Asia30:00 – SAF & maritime biofuels35:00 – Governance and the ecosystem approach36:30 – Final thoughts: what most people don’t know about ethanol🎙️ About Green ShiftGreen Shift is a podcast about Asia’s path to a sustainable economy. Hosted by David Austin and Dr. Victor Nian, it brings you stories, insights, and conversations with leaders driving the transition to net zero.🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on sustainability, climate, and the future of energy.#GreenShift #Podcast #GreenFuels #Biofuels #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #Ethanol #SAF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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