SEATTLE, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing
[NYSE:BA] today announced a supply agreement for two million
gallons (7.5 million liters) of blended sustainable aviation fuel
(SAF) with EPIC Fuels to power its Commercial Airplanes operations
in Washington state and
South Carolina through 2022. The
agreement is the largest announced SAF procurement by an airframer
and further demonstrates Boeing's commitment to decarbonizing
aviation.
"SAF is a safe, proven, immediate solution that will help
achieve our industry's long-term commitment to net zero carbon
emissions by 2050," says Sheila Remes, Boeing vice president of
Environmental Sustainability. "Boeing has been a pioneer in making
sustainable aviation fuels a reality. Through this agreement we
will reduce our carbon footprint and have SAF available for
customer deliveries as well as our own operations."
Sustainably produced jet fuel, which reduces CO2 emissions by as
much as 80% over the fuel's life cycle with the potential to reach
100% in the future, is widely recognized as offering the most
immediate and greatest potential to decarbonize aviation over the
next 20 to 30 years. Made from several feedstocks, sustainable
aviation fuel is certified for commercial use and can be blended
with traditional jet fuel without modifications to airplanes,
engines or fueling infrastructure. Approximately a year ago, Boeing
committed to deliver its commercial airplanes capable and certified
to fly on 100% SAF by 2030.
The purchase agreement with EPIC Fuels includes a SAF product
made from inedible agricultural waste, blending 30% neat SAF with
70% conventional jet fuel. The purchase will enable broader use of
SAF for Boeing commercial production, test, ferry, Dreamlifter and
customer flights at facilities in Everett, Renton and Seattle in Washington state and North Charleston, South Carolina. EPIC Fuels
will also continue to supply customized blends from 50/50% up to
100% SAF for the Boeing ecoDemonstrator program, which accelerates
innovation by taking promising technologies out of the lab and
testing them in the air to solve real-world challenges for airlines
and passengers. SAF is currently approved for a 50/50 blend with
conventional jet fuel for commercial flights.
"Our focus on environmental stewardship and safety is well known
in the industry." expressed Kyle
O'Leary, VP and COO of EPIC Fuels, an independent aviation
fuel supplier with primary operations throughout the U.S. and
Canada. "EPIC and Boeing have been
partners for decades and we are honored to be a part of this
procurement. Working together, we are making sustainability more
attainable for our customers."
The purchase builds on Boeing's long-term industry leadership
and investment to develop SAF around the world, partnering with
airlines, fuel companies, governments and research institutions to
expand SAF supply and reduce its cost. Boeing began SAF test
flights in 2008, helped gain approval for commercial use in 2011
and enabled airplane delivery flights with SAF starting in 2012.
The 2018 Boeing ecoDemonstrator conducted the industry's first
100 percent SAF commercial airplane test flight on a 777 Freighter
in partnership with FedEx. In 2019, Boeing began offering customers
the option to power commercial delivery flights with SAF to
demonstrate commitment to reducing CO2 and further spur
the use of cleaner fuels.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops,
manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products
and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a
top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global
supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and
community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating
for the future and living the company's core values of safety,
quality and integrity. Learn more at www.boeing.com.
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Contact
Jessica Kowal
Boeing Media Relations
M: (206) 660-6849
jessica.m.kowal@boeing.com
Elisa Hahn
Boeing Communications
M: (206) 482-4872
elisa.alfstad-hahn@boeing.com
Penny Pitts
EPIC Fuels
M: (469) 380-9749
ppitts@epicfuels.com
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