U.S. Airlines Back Ethanol Producers On SAF Credit

Three Rivers Energy

The massive U.S. corn ethanol production industry hopes to tap into growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel.

Credit: Three Rivers Energy
U.S. airlines have backed the use of a carbon life-cycle assessment model that would make it easier for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from corn ethanol to qualify for a government subsidy. Use of the model is opposed by environmental groups that fear it could incentivize the production of...
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