Twelve and Montana Renewables ramp up SAF from captured CO2 and fats

Startup Twelve began commercial production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from captured CO2 at its AirPlant One facility in Moses Lake, Washington, designed for up to 50,000 gallons. Montana Renewables makes SAF from used cooking oil and tallow at a converted refinery, producing 60 million gallons a year with a target of 200 million by end-2028. SAF is still about 1% of Alaska Air Group's fuel and costs more than jet fuel.

• AirPlant One is designed for 50,000 gallons of SAF a year from captured CO2
• Montana Renewables produces 60 million gallons of SAF annually, targeting 200 million by 2028
• The US goal is 3 billion gallons of SAF a year by 2030; a study estimates 2.1 billion
• The US tax credit was cut from $1.75 to $1 per gallon