In Florida, Avfuel Corporation announced the first delivery of blended sustainable aviation fuelout of Port Everglades as Naples Aviation accepted Avfuel’s delivery of SAF on December 10, 2024. It marked the fuel supplier’s first network location to commit to consistent SAF inventory out of this new supply point. It proved to be a monumental moment for two industry leaders that continue to position sustainability at the forefront of their operations.
Naples Aviation’s SAF delivery comes on the heels of a SAF supply agreement between Avfuel and Valero Marketing and Supply Company (Valero), a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) entered into this October. The neat SAF—produced by Diamond Green Diesel LLC, a joint venture between a Valero affiliate and an affiliate of Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) out of Port Arthur, Texas—is made using the HEFA SPK process, meaning it uses lipids—like used cooking oil—to produce the fuel, and can lower lifecycle GHG emissions by up to 80% when compared to conventional jet fuel. With target percentages of 30% neat SAF and 70% conventional jet fuel, this SAF can lower lifecycle GHG emissions by up to 24% when compared to conventional jet fuel.
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