{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Meg Gentle, HIF Global, on Scaling E-Fuels for Aviation and Heavy Transport","description":"Low-carbon fuels could work in today\u2019s engines, pipelines and refineries\u2014without rebuilding the entire energy system. Meg Gentle, Executive Director of the Board at HIF Global, joins Atul Arya to discuss how e-fuels\u2014synthetic hydrocarbons made from renewable electricity, water and recycled CO\u2082\u2014could help decarbonize sectors where electrification is difficult. The conversation explores how \u201cdrop-in\u201d fuels can leverage existing infrastructure, why aviation and shipping are key early markets, and what it will take to scale global production\u2014from certification systems to partnerships across the fuel value chain. Key topics:  Producing gasoline from renewable electricity, water and recycled CO\u2082 Drop-in fuels that work with today\u2019s vehicles and fuel infrastructure Scaling e-fuel production and reducing costs through larger facilities Sustainable aviation fuel as a key pathway for aviation decarbonization Direct air capture as a future CO\u2082 source for synthetic fuels Global carbon accounting and certification systems to enable trade  This episode builds ahead to CERAWeek 2026, March 23\u201327 in Houston, where leaders will examine how molecules and electrons together will shape the next phase of the energy transition. Learn more at ceraweek.com ","author_name":"CERAWeek Podcast with Atul Arya","author_url":"https:\/\/www.ceraweek.com\/en\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40403890\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40403890"}