Source Tracing for Low Carbon Fuels
A*STAR National Metrology Centre (A*STAR NMC) is developing isotope-based measurement science to authenticate the origin, production pathway, and environmental attributes of low-carbon fuels (LCFs), such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), biomethane, methanol, and hydrogen.
By advancing high-accuracy stable isotope ratio measurements (e.g., δ¹³C, δ²H, δ¹⁵N) using Isotope-Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS) and Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy (CRDS) platforms, A*STAR NMC provides traceable methods and reference materials that enable independent verification of bio-content, fossil-carbon dilution, and process-derived signatures across complex supply chains.
These capabilities support efforts to address anti-greenwashing risks, strengthen certification schemes, and enhance regulatory and market confidence in the deployment of LCFs. Building on this capability, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) appointed A*STAR NMC to operate the world’s first Regional Expert Centre for Analysis and Training (RECAT).
Through RECAT and collaborations with regional and international partners—including the IAEA and the National Institute of Metrology, China (NIM)—A*STAR NMC contributes to the harmonization of measurement protocols, improved comparability, and the development of metrological infrastructure to support robust fuel verification across the broader APAC energy transition.
Exhibits
- Optimised Routes For Maximum Fuel Efficiency
- Tools for Smarter and Safer Maritime Fuel Operations
- Promoting Safer Maritime Operation with the Near-misses Detection Platform and GPS Calibration Services
- Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Proactive Maintenance
- Augmenting Maritime Network Coverage with VDES
- Subsea Vigilance with Underwater Sensing
- Advancing Offshore Wind Solutions for a Sustainable Future
- Seamless Connectivity for Advanced Yard and Port Operations
- Promoting Safe Maritime Operations with Robotic Supervision and Sensor Calibration
- Quantity Measurement for Low Carbon Fuels
- Source Tracing for Low Carbon Fuels
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