Avfuel is expanding its supply of blended sustainable aviation fuel (having target percentages of 30 per cent neat SAF and 70 per cent conventional jet fuel) across the southeastern US supplied from Valero Marketing and Supply Company, a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation.

The supply agreement with Valero significantly increases Avfuel's volume and geographic access to SAF. It will support Avfuel's mission to continuously grow volume over the multi-year agreement. As with its existing SAF supply, Avfuel will prioritise access to business aviation operations, helping flight departments and others to use lower-carbon transportation fuels.

The neat SAF produced by Diamond Green Diesel, a joint venture between a Valero affiliate and an affiliate of Darling Ingredients, is produced using the HEFA SPK feedstock pathway, meaning it uses lipid, like used cooking oil, to produce the fuel and can lower lifecycle GHG emissions by up to 80 per cent when compared to conventional jet fuel. On a blended basis, SAF can lower lifecycle GHG emissions by up to 24 per cent when compared to conventional jet fuel.

Avfuel is making SAF more accessible to southeastern US operators, with an emphasis in Florida at the start, advancing Avfuel's commitment to supporting the business aviation industry in growing the use of SAF. Avfuel will continue to be an industry leader in SAF supply supporting the business aviation industry in meeting its net-zero emissions goals by 2050.

Avfuel is focused on the logistics of the first truckload delivery, anticipated in the coming months. This delivery will mark a major milestone in scaling SAF distribution and adoption within the business aviation sector.

“We are thrilled to make this exciting announcement, showcasing our dedication to innovation and environmental stewardship,” says Joel Hirst, Avfuel's senior vice president of sales. “This supply agreement exemplifies the proactive approach needed to meet the industry's sustainability goals, providing a practical, scalable solution for operators looking to reduce emissions without compromising performance.”