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Content concerning a variety of biomass replacements and/or blends for commercial Jet-A fuel. These are referred to broadly as Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
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2023-07-12 14:57Sustainable aviation fuels aren’t the answer; flying less is
By Laura Gibbons and Brandon Bowersox-Johnson Special to The Seattle Times Despite The Seattle Times’ editorial board’s enthusiasm for sustainable aviation fuels, SAF remain a dangerous fantasy. If we buy into this myth, we will continue expanding air travel instead of what we actually must do: significantly reduce flights until real solutions are in place. -
2023-07-05 01:49WA must double-down on its investment in sustainable aviation
Gov. Jay Inslee speaks with Sheila Remes, Boeing vice president of environmental sustainability, as they prepare to speak at the Paris Air Show on a panel about aviation sustainability on June 20, 2023. (Dominic Gates / The Seattle Times) By The Seattle Times editorial board For the first time since the pandemic, the Paris Air -
2023-05-18 00:03New $800M sustainable aviation fuel plant planned for Washington state
1 of 2 | Amer Halilovic, working as a fueling agent, pulls a hose back to a hydrant cart (at right) after refueling an Alaska Airlines jet at Sea-Tac International Airport on Jan. 10, 2020. Dutch company SkyNRG has announced plans… (Ellen M. Banner / The Seattle Times) By Dominic Gates Seattle Times aerospace reporter -
2023-05-03 22:44Sustainable air travel is within reach
By Rachel King Special to The Times Boeing and NASA just announced a billion-dollar partnership to build the aircraft of the future. The new slender-winged jets, which could burn 30% less fuel than planes today, may zoom through the skies as soon as the 2030s. Improved fuel efficiency is good news, considering that air travel -
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2023-02-07 00:00HB 1505: Promoting the alternative jet fuel industry in Washington
Legislative bill analysis examining House Bill 1505, which establishes tax preferences for alternative jet fuel, amends the Clean Fuels Program, expands the Department of Commerce’s renewable fuels office focus, and directs Washington State University to convene an alternative jet fuels workgroup. The bill aims to promote the development of Washington’s alternative jet fuel industry through -
2023-01-25 00:00Multiple Agency Fiscal Note Summary – Alternative Jet Fuel Bill 1505 HB
Fiscal impact analysis for Washington State House Bill 1505 regarding alternative jet fuel, showing estimated cash receipts, operating expenditures, and capital budget impacts across multiple state agencies from 2023-2029. The analysis indicates significant revenue impacts starting in 2025-27 with $520,000 in reduced receipts escalating to over $9 million by 2027-29. -
2023-01-23 00:00House Bill 1505 – Alternative Jet Fuel Industry Promotion Act
Washington State legislation to promote sustainable aviation fuel production and use through tax incentives and regulatory changes. The bill amends various RCW chapters to support the alternative jet fuel industry using climate commitment act funds. -
2023-01-03 18:04SAFN Report – Sustainable Aviation Fuels Northwest 2011
Climate Solu ons – Ross Macfarlane, Patrick Mazza, Jeanne e Allan View the complete report www.safnw.com STAKEHOLDERS ADAGE Air Transport Associa on (ATA) AltAir Fuels LLC Bioalgene BioPure Fuels Conserva on Northwest Core Fuels Dennee Consul ng Great Plains Oil & Explora on, The Camelina Company Green Diamond Resource Company Houghton Cascade Imperium Renewables, Inc. MATRIC Research Natural Resources Defense Council The Nature Conservancy Northwest Biodiesel Network Oregon Department of Agriculture Oregon Environmental Council Oregon State University Parametrix Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels Spokane Industries Stoel Rives, LLP Sun Grant Ini a ve - Na onal Sun Grant Ini a ve - Western Region United States Department of Agriculture - Rural Development and Agricultural Research Service United States Department of Defense, Defense Logis cs Agency Energy United States Department of Energy UOP, Honeywell Company Washington Environmental Council Washington State Department of Commerce Washington State Department of Natural Resources Weyerhaeuser William D. Ruckelshaus Center Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosa OBSERVERS: US Senator Pa y Murray US Senator Maria Cantwell US Representa ve Jay Inslee US Congressman Adam Smith Westbrook Associates LLC SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUELS NORTHWEST TABLE OF CONTENTS Powering the Next Generation of Flight EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4 AVIATION AND ENERGY Advancing Sustainable Avia on Fuels 13 Avia on Priority 21 Energy Challenges Intensify 24 Fuel Approval Process 28 BUILDING SUPPLY CHAINS Feedstock Supplies 30 Fuel Distribu on 35 Ensuring Sustainability 39 NORTHWEST OPTIONS Overview 43 Technologies: Hydroprocessing 49 Technologies: Lignocellulosic Biomass Processing 53 Feedstocks: Oilseeds 68 Feedstocks: Forest Residues 83 Feedstocks: Solid… -
2022-12-19 18:52
What is SAF? Some say sustainable aviation fuel is the key to a greener airline industry
Key Points More sustainable fuel sources are a key to reducing the carbon footprint of flying. Sustainable aviation fuel comes in many forms including plant- and cooking oil-based products. SAF still emits CO2 but is less carbon-intensive over its lifecycle than traditional fossil fuel. Flying isn’t great for the environment – it’s just a fact.