SAF Refiner Neste Delivers Fuel to LaGuardia Airport

Finnish fuel refiner Neste says a recent SAF delivery through the Colonial Pipeline demonstrates the fuel’s viability.

Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 02:09 PM ET

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The fuel delivery is the result of a partnership that includes Neste, Delta, Colonial Pipeline, and Buckeye Partners aimed at demonstrating the viability of SAF in airline operations. [Courtesy: Neste]

Key Takeaways:

Neste successfully delivered sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to LaGuardia Airport in New York, marking a significant milestone for SAF development and transport in the U.S.
The SAF was transported from Texas to New York using existing traditional fuel pipeline infrastructure, demonstrating the viability of current systems for future sustainable fuel distribution.
This "seminal moment" was a collaborative effort involving Neste, Delta Air Lines, Colonial Pipeline, and Buckeye Partners, aiming to boost SAF accessibility and help the aviation industry meet emissions reduction targets.

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Neste, a Finnish fuel producer, said it delivered sustainable aviation fuel to LaGuardia Airport (KLGA) in New York from the company’s refinery in Texas using pipeline infrastructure that typically carries traditional aviation fuel.

The company said the fuel will be used for a Delta Air Lines flight, marking a “seminal moment” in the development and transport of SAF in the U.S. The fuel delivery is the result of a partnership that includes Neste, Delta, Colonial Pipeline, and Buckeye Partners aimed at demonstrating the viability of SAF in airline operations.