ByChemTero
California leads the nation in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) implementation initiatives. This is driven largely by the State’s aggressive fuel decarbonization goals and the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) incentive program. SAF fuel blending components also qualify for US EPA RIN credits. The regional presence and willingness of Silicon Valley venture capital investment and other…
ByChemTero
Conventional jet fuel is made in oil refineries by a variety of processes that convert crude oil into intermediate streams that boil within the allowable range of jet fuel. These intermediates, called kerosene, are then blended together so that the final product meets jet fuel specifications. The amount of refining needed to produce finished fuel…
ByChemTero
The global commercial airline industry is committed to reducing its carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) primarily by transitioning from today’s petroleum-sourced jet fuel to blends of petroleum with renewable bio-fuels. The push towards sustainable fuels is currently a voluntary effort in the USA as there are no government mandates for jet fuel, unlike those for ground…
