Avfuel Expands SAF Footprint in Southeast U.S.

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Ann Arbor, Michigan-based aviation fuel supplier Avfuel announced it has expanded its blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offerings across the Southeastern U.S.

The blends have a target of 30 percent neat SAF to 70 percent conventional jet fuel. Avfuel has teamed with Valero Marketing and Supply Co., which is a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corp.

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The neat SAF is produced by Diamond Green Diesel, a joint venture between a Valero subsidiary and Darling Ingredients. The fuel incorporates an HEFA SPK feedstock pathway using lipids, such as used cooking oils, and can lower life cycle greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 80 percent compared with conventional all-fossil-fuel jet fuel.

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“This supply agreement exemplifies the proactive approach needed to meet the industry’s sustainability goals, providing a practical, scalable solution for operators looking to reduce emissions without compromising performance,” said Joel Hirst, Avfuel’s senior vice president of sales.

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on AVweb.

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Mark Phelps is a senior editor at AVweb. He is an instrument rated private pilot and former owner of a Grumman American AA1B and a V-tail Bonanza.