OVERVIEW:
■ Rocket Launch Activity Is Booming
■ Carbon Credit Demand Outpaces Supply
■ Clean Fuel Mandates Are Taking Hold
■ Cryogenic Fuel Certification Lags
why now?
why now?
■ CURRENTLY
1. Rocket Launch Activity Is Booming
Over 220 orbital launches occurred globally in 2023 — a 60% jump since 2020, with methane-based engines rapidly increasing in use.
→ Source: Space Foundation, ESA
2. Carbon Credit Demand Outpaces Supply
Voluntary carbon market demand will exceed 2 gigatons by 2030, while verified supply remains a fraction of that.
→ Source: McKinsey, BloombergNEF
3. Clean Fuel Mandates Are Taking Hold
The EU requires 20% SAF by 2035; the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act offers $1.25–$1.75/gal SAF credits.
→ Source: ReFuelEU, U.S. DOE
4. Cryogenic Fuel Certification Lags
No certified renewable cryogenic fuel exists for space or tactical-grade propulsion, leaving a critical gap in the transition.
→ Source: EASA, FAA