Temnov, Diana

Background

The evaluation and analysis of sustainable value chains requires the application of interdisciplinary research approaches. These approaches combine economic, ecological, technical and scientific, legal and social aspects. As a result, value chains can be analyzed in their breadth and depth on a system-wide and process-specific basis.

Contents of the work

European climate policy, in particular initiatives such as ReFuelEU Aviation, FuelEU Maritime, and the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), have a significant impact on the economic viability and market ramp-up of power-to-liquid (PtL) fuels. This thesis aims to examine how regulatory frameworks affect pricing, trade, and investment willingness in PtL plants.

Objective

Analyze the impact of current and planned EU regulations on the economic viability and market ramp-up of PtL products. Ideally, the thesis should be supported by your own modeling.

Tasks

• Literature and regulatory research on ReFuelEU, ETS, RED III, etc.

• Analysis of the impact on pricing and trading mechanisms of PtL products

• Development of a simple techno-economic model (e.g., in Python)

• Scenario analysis to evaluate regulatory levers

• Derivation of recommendations for action for politics and industry

Requirements

• Interest in the interface between technology, policy making and planning of industrial plants.

• Basic knowledge of industrial engineering, regulations, or model calculations is an advantage.

• Independent, structured, and analytical way of working.

• Strong communication skills and interest in socio-political issues.

Please include a current transcript and resume with your application.