Delta Air Lines, Shell, and the Port of Portland have collaborated to deliver Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into the fuel system at Portland International Airport (PDX), marking the first commercial-scale SAF uplift at this location. The delivery included over 400,000 gallons of blended SAF produced in the United States from waste-derived feedstock. Shell supplied the neat SAF to Zenith Terminal in Portland, where it was blended with conventional jet fuel to meet regulatory standards before being transported to PDX by barge, truck, and pipeline.

The introduction of SAF at PDX is part of a broader effort to increase the use of alternative fuels in aviation. Charlotte Lollar, Delta’s SAF director, stated: “Every SAF delivery is a powerful example of how industry collaboration can unlock markets for sustainable aviation fuel. By working with Shell and the Port of Portland to tap into existing infrastructure, we’re able to access SAF at more airports and continue to prove its viability and ultimately scale it in a way the industry needs.”

Dan Pippenger, Chief Aviation Officer for the Port of Portland, commented: “We're excited about this step toward bringing Sustainable Aviation Fuel to PDX. It’s a move that can help improve local air quality and cut down on greenhouse gas emissions, which is great news for our communities. We're looking forward to working with our partners to make sure state and local policies support development of the infrastructure and market needed to bring SAF here on a larger scale – and unlock all of the health and environmental benefits it offers.”