The Pine Bend Refinery in Minnesota aims to become a significant hub for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with plans to produce 60 million gallons of blended fuel by 2025. Supported by Deloitte and Bank of America, the initiative will utilize non-petroleum feedstocks, enhancing Delta Airlines' fuel supply. However, the success of this project relies on federal financial incentives established under the Biden administration, which are currently unstable. Montana Renewables, the first batch provider, recently experienced funding delays linked to evolving White House priorities, indicating potential risks for SAF development.
The Koch Industries-owned Pine Bend Refinery plans to blend sustainable aviation fuel with conventional jet fuel, aiming for 60 million gallons of mixed fuel by 2025.
Backed by Deloitte and Bank of America, the project aspires to produce 1 billion gallons of SAF annually to meet escalating demand for cleaner aviation fuels.
Federal incentives supporting SAF projects face uncertainty, especially under shifting political priorities, highlighting the need for a stable funding framework in green energy development.
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