What is the significance of Twelve's AirPlant One facility in the context of U.S. sustainable aviation fuel production?

AirPlant One is the first commercial power-to-liquid aviation fuel plant in the United States, using captured CO₂, water, and renewable electricity to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) via electrochemical conversion — a process distinct from biomass-based SAF. It marks a major milestone in deploying carbon capture and utilization (CCU) at scale for decarbonizing aviation, and its output is ASTM-certified for direct use in existing aircraft, engines, and infrastructure without modification.

How does Twelve's E-Jet fuel differ from conventional bio-based sustainable aviation fuels, and what are its environmental and economic advantages?

Unlike bio-based SAF that relies on agricultural feedstocks, Twelve’s E-Jet fuel is produced through an electrochemical power-to-liquid process using captured CO₂, water, and renewable electricity — enabling greater scalability and eliminating land-use and supply-chain constraints. The fuel achieves up to a 90% reduction in full lifecycle carbon emissions compared to conventional jet fuel, and its production cost is tied to long-term renewable electricity contracts rather than volatile crude oil prices, allowing Twelve to offer fixed-price, long-term fuel supply agreements to airlines.

US Launches First Power-to-Liquid Aviation Fuel Plant

Jun 16, 2026

Twelve Company launched the US's first commercial power-to-liquid facility, producing sustainable aviation fuel and synthetic naphtha from captured CO2 and renewable energy. Backed by Alaska Airlines and Microsoft, the plant offers ASTM-certified fuel with 90% lower lifecycle emissions.

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2026-06-16

US Launches First Power-to-Liquid Aviation Fuel Plant

US Launches First Power-to-Liquid Aviation Fuel Plant

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