Montana Renewables Delivers First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Shipment to Detroit Airport
Key Ideas
  • Montana Renewables, LLC delivers 7,000 gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Detroit Metropolitan Airport through the Buckeye Pipeline facility.
  • The SAF, produced from camelina oil, marks a significant step in decarbonizing air travel and supporting a greener future.
  • Calumet, Inc. and Montana Renewables play key roles in manufacturing and supplying renewable fuels to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry.
  • SAF is drop-in compatible with existing infrastructure and aims to lower the aviation sector's carbon footprint.
Montana Renewables, LLC, the largest Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) producer in North America, has made history by delivering its first shipment of 7,000 gallons of SAF to the Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). This delivery, facilitated by the Buckeye Pipeline facility in Dearborn, Michigan, signifies a crucial step towards decarbonizing air travel. The SAF, produced and blended by Montana Renewables, is derived from camelina oil, a non-food renewable source that offers additional cash crop potential for farmers. Bruce Fleming, CEO of Montana Renewables, highlighted the importance of this milestone in bringing SAF to Detroit flights and promoting sustainability in the aviation sector. Calumet, Inc., headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and operating twelve facilities across North America, is a key player in manufacturing and supplying renewable fuels. Montana Renewables, based in Great Falls, Montana, is committed to meeting the rising demand for sustainable fuels and supporting a greener future. With a focus on utilizing renewable feedstocks like camelina oil, tallow, and canola oil, MRL produces SAF, Renewable Diesel, Renewable Hydrogen, and Renewable Naphtha. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) combines synthetic paraffinic kerosene with conventional jet fuel to meet specific ASTM specifications. This environmentally-friendly fuel not only reduces carbon emissions in the aviation industry but also seamlessly integrates with existing fueling infrastructure and aircraft technologies. By leveraging SAF, companies like Montana Renewables and Calumet, Inc. are driving towards a more sustainable future while creating economic opportunities and supporting local communities.
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