Alaska Airlines announces SAF agreement with Shell Aviation

Alaska Airlines has announced an agreement with Shell Aviation to expand the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market beyond a standard fuel supply agreement. The agreement includes commitments to deepen understanding of SAF technology, infrastructure, carbon accounting systems, and public policy support needed to bring SAF to more markets. SAF is a certified drop-in fuel that meets the jet fuel standards to reduce carbon emissions by as much as 80% of lifecycle emissions. The companies state that they will focus on enabling supply to the US West Coast and alleviating fuelling infrastructure challenges in the Pacific Northwest. Shell Aviation will also supply up to 10m gallons of neat SAF to Alaska Airlines at their hub in Los Angeles. “With Shell’s world-class fuel supply chain and deep technical knowledge, we’re aiming to transform West Coast fuel supply,” said Ann Ardizzone, Alaska Airlines VP of strategic sourcing and supply chain management.<br/>