TagSustainable Aviation Fuels(67)
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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 -
2023-09-04Net Zero Strategy Pie Chart — Aviation Emissions Reduction
A pie chart titled 'Our strategy towards net zero' outlines a combination of approaches to achieve net zero by 2050: 65% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), 19% Offsets and carbon capture, 13% New technology, electric and hydrogen, and 3% Infrastructure and operational efficiencies. No organizational logo or authorship is clearly visible in this cropped image. -
2023-08-23Sustainable aviation fuels: Roles of airports & networks
This presentation by Erin Cooke of San Francisco International Airport (SFO) outlines the roles that airports and networks can play in advancing Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). It covers how airports can baseline emissions, set policy ambitions, study supply chain and financing challenges, and build awareness among future fuel buyers. The presentation also addresses how broader coalitions can streamline roadmaps, advocate for funding, and expand incentives to accelerate SAF adoption. -
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 -
2023-05-02Sustainable aviation fuels / Addressing local air quality
Airlines for America presented at the 2023 Aviation Noise & Emissions Symposium at UC Davis, outlining U.S. airlines' environmental record and climate commitments, including a goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The presentation highlighted a 94% reduction in significant noise exposures since 1975, major improvements in fuel efficiency, and a target to make 3 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel available by 2030. Key pathways to further reduce emissions include new aircraft technology, operational improvements, modernized air traffic control, and the long-term potential of electric, hybrid, or hydrogen-powered flight. -
Aviation biofuel scales from demonstration to production
By Marissa Nall – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Apr 18, 2023 Listen to this article 6 min Sustainable aviation fuels are reaching an inflection point in Washington state, with mounting public and private sector investments to encourage large-scale production. Airline users have snapped up every drop of SAF they could get their hands on in -
Alaska Airlines Biofuel-Powered Aircraft Refueling
A ground crew member wearing a high-visibility vest refuels an Alaska Airlines aircraft labeled 'Biofuel powered.' at what appears to be a tarmac fueling operation. The image is credited to Alaska Air Group, indicating this is an official promotional or documentary photo related to Alaska Airlines' sustainable aviation fuel initiatives.