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Renewable Fuels News

Sustainable aviation news blog from Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels.

Meet Our Project Legal Partner from Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton

Meet Our Project Legal Partner from Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton

David P. Smoot
Over the past few months, Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels has been introducing critical Team Members and Partners and discussing the roles they play in our Project Development efforts. We introduced Black & Veatch, the EPC; Delta Air Lines, the Fuel Buyer; Life Cycle Associates, our Life Cycle Analysis experts; Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners, our Construction Equity Investor, and our ...
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Symbolism, Vision and Honor – The Story of the NWABF Logo

David P. Smoot
If you’ve been following our NWABF blog and social feeds, you’ll see that great things are happening for the growth of the sustainable aviation fuel industry, (SAF), and the vital role that Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels LLC is playing. But in-between the big news like major funding announcements, we want to give you more of an insight into what ...
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LCFS + NWABF = WIN in WA

David P. Smoot
Great news was just announced for the clean-air and biofuels industry in the state of Washington. After years of discussion and earlier attempts for passage in the State House, HB Bill 1091, (“Bill”), was finally passed by the Washington State Senate in early April. The Bill had been passed by the state’s House of Representatives ...
Around The World of SAF and Biofuels

Around the World of SAF and BioFuels

David P. Smoot
The market for sustainable aviation fuel is still young and growing, but is gaining momentum by the day, with new projects, new funding, and new partnerships moving it forward. Here are a few recent news stories that are glowing proof of the growth of renewable biofuels and sustainable aviation fuels.  U.S. Department of Energy Announces ...

Exciting Times for NWABF and the SAF Industry!

David P. Smoot
Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels, LLC has secured a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the initial construction equity for our Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project in Washington State.  The MOU was signed with Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners, a leading independent investment firm with a long history of supporting critical North American infrastructure investment. This potential $600 million investment would ...
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Helping Delta Air Lines Reduce Carbon Emissions

David P. Smoot
Today, Delta Air Lines announced more details about its ambitious carbon neutrality plan, including its plans to use sustainable aviation fuel in the future.  Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels, LLC, (NWABF) is Delta’s long-term SAF Fuel provider, and we are thrilled to be a part of the airline’s efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions on the way ...
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What is Sustainable Aviation Fuel?

David P. Smoot
Over the recent holidays, I found myself having to explain “What is Sustainable Aviation Fuel, (SAF)?” to friends and relatives who didn’t know much about it. Because of this, I thought there might be others who want to know more about SAF. It is a critically important concept that more people need to know about.  ...
SAF News Roundup

SAF News Roundup – February 2021

David P. Smoot
There are a lot of moving parts in the sustainable aviation fuel industry these days. We are seeing new partnerships, dissolving partnerships, predictions about the future of SAF, and much more in between. While the market for sustainable aviation fuel is still young and growing, it is expected to ramp up rapidly in the coming ...
Trends in the Airline Business 2021

Trends in the Airline Business for 2021

David P. Smoot
As we look forward to the world of aviation in 2021, we realize that the future of SAF is very promising – Bloomberg News reports that more widespread use of jet biofuels is expected in the coming years, and it’s important not to lose sight of the end goal.  In the meantime, Northwest Advanced is ...