Minnesota Advances Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
Minnesota is establishing itself as a hub for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, aiming for commercial aviation to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Key milestones include the development of a SAF blending facility and commitments from airlines to increase SAF usage.
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Highlights
- Minnesota has been selected as a hub for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production.
- The goal is for commercial aviation to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
- Delta Airlines aims for 10% of its fuel at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to be SAF by 2027 and 50% by 2035.
- The first SAF blending facility in Minnesota will be developed at a refinery in Rosemount, capable of blending up to 30 million gallons.
- SAF can reduce lifecycle carbon emissions by 80% and is made from used cooking oil, non-food crops, solid waste, and industrial waste gases.