Phillips 66, United Airlines, Microsoft and Illinois state officials have highlighted the delivery of 11 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to United Airlines, supported by the state’s SAF Purchase Credit policy, biofuels international reported.
The announcement was made on October 5 at Phillips 66’s Wood River Refinery. The transaction is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions over the fuel’s life cycle by approximately 100,000 metric tonnes compared with conventional jet fuel.
The event highlighted how government incentives and supportive policies can encourage the production and use of sustainable aviation fuel while attracting investment and creating economic opportunities.
Brian Mandell, Executive Vice-President of Marketing and Commercial at Phillips 66, said the transaction demonstrated how the company’s resources, infrastructure and workforce could work together to move fuel from raw materials to aircraft.
He said the company’s aviation team used its nearly 100 years of industry experience to connect the finished fuel with customers and the infrastructure required for aviation. The team also ensured that the reduction in emissions over the fuel’s life cycle was measured, verified and documented.
