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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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WA’s largest oil refinery ramps up cleaner fuels as climate laws take hold
By Isabella Breda Seattle Times staff reporter CHERRY POINT, Whatcom County — Thick steam billowed from a series of towers and pipes, intricately woven together to form a powerhouse of the region’s energy production and Washington’s largest oil refinery. BP’s Cherry Point facility, which belched more than 2 million metric tons of climate-warming gases into -
Sustainable 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. -
WA 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 -
New $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 -
Sustainable 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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2023-02-07HB 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 -
2023-01-25Multiple 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. -
2023-01-23House 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. -
