{"id":44688,"date":"2017-07-26T06:41:31","date_gmt":"2017-07-26T04:41:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rss.nova-institut.net\/public.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biofuelsdigest.com%2Fbdigest%2F2017%2F07%2F19%2Freport-says-high-aviation-biofuel-costs-and-regulation-over-airport-spending-obstacles-for-fuel-uptake%2F"},"modified":"2017-07-24T13:02:30","modified_gmt":"2017-07-24T11:02:30","slug":"report-says-high-aviation-biofuel-costs-and-regulation-over-airport-spending-obstacles-for-fuel-uptake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/report-says-high-aviation-biofuel-costs-and-regulation-over-airport-spending-obstacles-for-fuel-uptake\/","title":{"rendered":"Report says high aviation biofuel costs and regulation over airport spending obstacles for fuel uptake"},"content":{"rendered":"

Carbon reduction leaders Carbon War Room (CWR) and SkyNRG join with the Port of Seattle to announce recommendations for long-term funding mechanisms that could supply all airlines at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) with sustainable aviation biofuels.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The results are outlined in a study that reviews a broad spectrum of airport funding sources to cover the higher cost of biofuel, as well as biofuel supply chain infrastructure investments. The study, published today, was conducted by CWR and SkyNRG, in partnership with the Port.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe information contained in this study will help us take the next steps toward our goal of making biofuel available, cost-effective and practical for all airlines at Sea-Tac,” said Port of Seattle Commissioner John Creighton. \u201cIt wouldn\u2019t have been possible to get to this point without the momentum provided by our partners, industry leaders and community innovators.\u201d<\/p>\n

The two biggest challenges facing broader adoption of sustainable aviation fuel at Sea-Tac are the higher cost compared with petroleum jet fuel, and the constraints imposed by state and federal regulations on use of airport funds.
\nThe report, titled Innovative Funding for Sustainable Aviation Fuel at U.S. Airports: Explored at Seattle-Tacoma International, reveals the financial tools available to U.S. airports, and outlines legal constraints and financial impacts of each tool. The report found that no single tool could generate enough funding to cover the higher cost of biofuel, and recommended combining a number of funding tools.<\/p>\n

\u201cUntil we reach fossil-price parity, we need co-funding mechanism to close the price gap between conventional jet fuel and sustainable aviation biofuels. Sea-Tac demonstrates that airports can play a key role in helping find the right partners to cover the premium and accelerate the transition to secure a sustainable future for the aviation industry,\u201d said Theye Veen, Chief Financial Officer of SkyNRG.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe congratulate Sea-Tac on its leadership in showing that airport authorities are critical to the success of the aviation biofuel industry,\u201d said Adam Klauber, Director of CWR\u2019s Sustainable Aviation program. \u201cWe\u2019ve proven that there are viable funding mechanisms for the widespread uptake of sustainable aviation fuel at Sea-Tac, and we hope that the study provides tools and ideas for other ambitious airports to consider in their sustainability initiatives.\u201d<\/p>\n

AltAir Fuels, based in California, is the only facility in the world regularly producing aviation biofuels.\u00a0 The Port, as an economic development engine, is seeking ways to help grow the market.\u00a0 This initiative is one solution in the Port\u2019s quest to find sustainable solutions that improve the health of our environment and community.\u00a0 Other Port successes include emissions reduction achieved by providing pre-heated and cooled air to aircraft parked at gates, use of electric ground support equipment, and conversion to green vehicles.<\/p>\n

Download the report here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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