Southwest Airlines inks landmark sustainable aviation fuel deal
Southwest Airlines recently signed a huge sustainable aviation fuel supply deal spanning 20 years.
Southwest will buy 680 million gallons of SAF from USA BioEnergy over the next two decades.
When blended with conventional jet fuel, it has the equivalent of 2.59 billion gallons of useable aviation fuel.
Supply is set to commence in 2028 from USA BioEnergy’s facilities in Texas.
The sustainable aviation fuel agreement sets out a strategic long-term partnership allowing for an additional 180 million gallons of SAF per year as it ramps up production.
“This aligns with our goal of replacing 10% of our total jet fuel consumption by 2030,” Southwest Airlines’ Director of Fuel Strategy and Management, Michael AuBuchon said
“We look forward to further developing our strategic relationship and potentially sourcing more SAF from them in the future.”
Southwest Airlines remains committed to achieving its net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2050.
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