Roadmap for green fuels in transport and industry
The MissionGreenFuels roadmap sets a clear direction for how green fuels can be developed, scaled, and deployed in Denmark in order to decarbonise hard‑to‑abate sectors such as shipping, aviation, and heavy industry - where direct electrification is not enough.
Green fuels roadmap
A shared direction for the green fuels transition
The MissionGreenFuels roadmap provides a comprehensive and action‑oriented overview of how Denmark can accelerate the development and deployment of green fuels towards 2030 and 2050. Developed in close collaboration with industry, research institutions, and policymakers, the roadmap brings together technology pathways, infrastructure needs, market conditions, and regulatory frameworks.
Rather than focusing on a single solution, the roadmap takes a system perspective - recognising that green fuels, electrification, renewable energy, and infrastructure must be developed in parallel to deliver real impact.
The roadmap at a glance
For a quick overview, explore the two‑page pixi-version of the roadmap. It highlights why green fuels matter, where they have the greatest impact, and the key priorities identified by MissionGreenFuels and its partners. Download the pixi-version here.
Key insights from the roadmap
Why are green fuels essential?
Green fuels are critical for decarbonising sectors where direct electrification is technically or economically unfeasible, such as aviation, maritime transport, and parts of heavy industry.
What is the most important prerequisite?
Access to sufficient, competitively priced green electricity is the single most important enabler for scaling e‑fuels.
Why are bio-resources and biogenic COâ‚‚ important?
Biofuels are part of the green fuels system alongside e‑fuels. Biogenic CO₂ is needed as a carbon feedstock for e‑fuel production and should be utilised rather than stored.
Why does timing matter?
Decarbonising hard‑to‑abate sectors takes time. Early action, demonstration projects, and first movers are essential to avoid delaying the transition.
What role does innovation play?
Research, development, and innovation are cornerstones of the green fuels transition - from advancing low‑maturity technologies to reducing costs and improving efficiency.
How do green fuels strengthen energy security?
By enabling domestic production based on renewable energy and sustainable bio‑resources, green fuels reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and increase resilience.
Why are social aspects included?
Public acceptance, transparency, and community engagement are critical to ensure a social licence to operate and enable large‑scale deployment of new energy infrastructure.
Green fuels roadmap
Building on earlier work
MissionGreenFuels published its first roadmap in 2021. Since then, national and international developments have accelerated - from new climate legislation and energy security concerns to rapid progress in Power‑to‑X and sustainable fuels.The 2024 roadmap builds on these lessons, updates priorities, and reflects the latest technological, market, and policy developments.
Read the original roadmap
Funded projects supporting the roadmap
The roadmap is reflected in the projects we support across the green fuels value chain. Our portfolio turns strategic priorities into action by supporting research, innovation, and demonstration projects that help scale green fuels and deliver real‑world impact.