Alternative fuels (transport fuels that do not originate from crude oil) like sustainable aviation fuel, biofuel and low carbon hydrogen are no longer a thing of the future, as demand has risen significantly.
As a result, global renewable refinery production capacity is forecast to increase from 11,716.0 million gallons per year (mmgy) in 2025 to 35,358.9 mmgy by 2030.
The report that includes the data, from GlobalData, highlights renewable diesel as a key component of the sustainable fuel movement, it can function as a drop-in diesel alternative for road freight, rail and shipping, while also already being compatible with existing diesel engines.
Ravindra Puranik, Oil and Gas Analyst at GlobalData, said: “The transportation sector remains especially important for oil and gas companies because it accounted for 46% of global petroleum product demand in 2025, rising to 55% when international bunkers are included.
“As road vehicles, aircraft, and vessels cannot all transition away from liquid and gaseous fuels at the same pace, alternative fuels provide a practical route to lower emissions while maintaining fuel reliability, range and operational flexibility.”
The movement is accelerating as companies with established trading arms and retail networks can build low-carbon fuel portfolios across sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel, renewable natural gas, hydrogen, methanol and ammonia as the majority blend into existing fuel systems.
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