What is the capacity and location of Delta's new SAF blending facility, and how does it support the airline's sustainability goals?

Delta Air Lines' new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending facility is located at Flint Hills Resources’ Pine Bend Refinery in Minnesota and can blend up to 30 million gallons of neat SAF annually. It supplies Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and is a key part of Delta's strategy to increase SAF adoption and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, supporting its goal for SAF to constitute 10% of its fuel use by 2030.

How does this facility reflect Minnesota's role in sustainable aviation?

The facility underscores Minnesota's role in advancing sustainable aviation by establishing a major SAF blending infrastructure at the Pine Bend Refinery to serve MSP, positioning the state as a regional hub for clean aviation fuel production and distribution.

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