Boeing Purchases 2 Million Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Epic Fuels will provide the fuel for what Boeing says is the largest SAF procurement by an airframe manufacturer.

Meg Godlewski

Tuesday, February 08, 2022 at 05:48 PM ET

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An aviation maintenance technician loads sustainable aviation fuel into a 2021 Boeing Demonstrator. [Courtesy: Boeing]

Key Takeaways:

Boeing secured 2 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Epic Fuels, marking the largest announced procurement by an airframe manufacturer, to power its operations and advance its goal of a 100% SAF-capable commercial fleet by 2030.
SAF is highlighted as a safe, proven, and immediate solution that can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 80%, crucial for the aviation industry's commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Separately, DHL Global Forwarding made a significant purchase of 33 million liters of SAF, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 80,000 tons and support its own ambitious target of covering 30% of its airfreight and ocean freight fuel with sustainable options by 2030.

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Boeing (NYSE: BA) has made a deal with Epic Fuels to acquire 2 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to power its commercial airplanes operation in Washington state and South Carolina.

“SAF is a safe, proven, immediate solution that will help achieve our industry’s long-term commitment to net zero carbon emissions by 2050,” said Sheila Remes, Boeing vice president of environmental sustainability.