Deliveries from the new supply chain would commence at the end of 2027.
Delta Air Lines has signed a deal with hydrogen and biogenic-based fuel developer DG Fuels for up to 385 million unblended gallons of a new low-emissions sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Sustainable aviation fuel
Deliveries are expected to begin at the end of 2027. While DG Fuels has made significant steps in hydrogen-based fuel, the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by the deal will arrive from biogenic feedstock such as timber waste, corn stover, and cotton gin waste. It is expected to offer a 75%-85% reduction in CO2 emissions over the lifecycle compared to fossil-based jet fuel.
DG Fuels will supply Delta Air Lines with 55 million gallons annually for 7 years. The 2 companies tell that the deal will support expanding the availability of SAF in the underserved marketplace without offering any further specifications as to how specifically.
Pam Fletcher, Delta’s Chief Sustainability Officer, told in the new agreement,
“Achieving a sustainable future for travel will require us all to operate together across industries and encourage innovations like DG Fuel’s new low-emissions SAF option. SAF is essential to our industry’s more sustainable future, and new supply chain streams will help ensure sustainable fuel becomes more available and affordable.”
Michael Darcy, Chief Executive Officer at DG Fuels, stated,
“DG Fuels is committed to developing and supporting initiatives that provide practical and sustainable benefits to businesses, the environment, and local communities. We are proud to take this next long-term step alongside Delta Air Lines in supporting the lasting sustainability of our planet by reducing the impact of airline travel on the environment.”
The carrier also recently acquired validation from the Science-Based Target initiative (SBTi) for its environmental targets to decrease Scope 1 and 3 jet fuel greenhouse gas emissions by 45% per revenue tonne-kilometer by 2035, compared to a 2019 base level. To get there, sustainable fuels will be an integral part. However, supply remains incredibly limited. Delta tells that this latest deal reflects its dedication to driving the development of SAF as it works toward reducing aviation’s carbon emissions over the long term.
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Christopher J. Chaput, President and Chief Financial Officer of DG Fuels, shared the following statement, “Cellulosic biomass feedstock SAF is the key to scaling deployment that moves the needle for the aviation industry in reducing its carbon footprint. Delta Air Lines is a known innovator in the airline industry so we’re excited to operate with them on implementing this long-term partnership.”
10% Sustainable aviation fuel by 2030
Like many other airlines, Delta has a goal of replacing 10% of its jet fuel use with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030. The carrier has previously signed an agreement with Gevo for 75 million gallons of Sustainable aviation fuel annually for 7 years, with deliveries anticipated from mid-2026.
Delta is also partnering with a corporate, agency, and cargo customers on Sustainable aviation fuel deals, which have thus far generated the buy of one million gallons.
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