In addition to a typical fuel supply deal, Alaska Airlines and Shell Aviation have announced an agreement to broaden the market for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). In order to acquire and use sustainable fuel, the cooperation brings together a top-tier fuel supply chain and the fifth-largest domestic carrier. The two parties will also work together to identify and address the necessary steps for advancing SAF technology, development, infrastructure, and investment. Sustainable aviation fuels offer the best chance to take a significant step forward in the near future in order to help Alaska Airlines reach its objective of being net zero by the year 2040.
In order to better understand the technology, infrastructure, carbon accounting systems, and public policy backing required to offer SAF to more markets, in bigger numbers, and at a more sustainable long-term cost, Shell Aviation and Alaska Airlines have inked an agreement. The businesses will concentrate on facilitating supplies to the West Coast and resolving issues with the Pacific Northwest’s petroleum infrastructure. Alaska Airlines’ hub in Los Angeles will get up to 10 million gallons of clean SAF from Shell Aviation.
Alaska Airlines and Shell Aviation are partnering to increase availability and economic viability of SAF, a secure, approved drop-in fuel that can reduce carbon emissions by up to 80%. Shell’s world-class fuel supply chain and technical knowledge will help advance SAF access in more markets and accelerate the market scale of SAF to reach environmental goals.
