Azure Sustainable Fuels solidifies strategic partnership with Savage

Azure Sustainable Fuels Corp. announced Oct. 30 that it has formed a strategic partnership with global supply-chain company Savage and its agribusiness, Bartlett.

Together with the previously announced government financial awards, this partnership further accelerates Azure’s plans of producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2027.

Savage and Bartlett bring significant expertise and experience in infrastructure, transportation, logistics, rail and agriculture to support Azure’s efforts in developing multiple dedicated SAF production facilities.

In June, Azure formally kicked off the front-end engineering and design (FEED) study and related work required for regulatory approvals on each of its four North American sites.

This partnership will ensure these efforts are completed prior to the end of 2024.

Azure is developing a modularized design utilizing commercially proven technology, allowing for efficiencies in both speed to market and future growth.

Once fully operational, each facility will produce renewable fuels, predominantly SAF, which will reduce emissions by up to 80 percent when compared to traditional fossil-based jet fuel.

SAF is the only material source for emissions reductions in the aviation sector.

Azure also announced that Jason Ray, president of the infrastructure sector at Savage, has joined Azure’s board of directors.

Ray joined Savage in 2005 and has served in multiple leadership roles with the company.

In addition to Savage’s expertise in providing infrastructure and rail-related supply-chain solutions, the partnership will leverage the agribusiness expertise of Bartlett, a Savage company.

Bartlett brings 116 years of experience in the acquisition, storage, transportation, processing and merchandising of agriculture products, including sourcing feedstock for renewable fuels.

“Savage’s partnership marks a pivotal moment for Azure, allowing the company to accelerate its goal of becoming a world leader in the production of SAF,” said Douglas Cole, CEO of Azure. “Savage’s expertise in logistics infrastructure, agricultural feedstock trading and brokering, and its commitment to adhering to the highest safety, environmental and business standards are critical elements to ensure the successful development of Azure’s facilities.”

Kirk Aubry, president and CEO of Savage, added, “We believe in the vision and expertise of Azure. Through our partnership, we are committed to the successful development of Azure’s renewable fuels production facilities, and the enhancement of North American supply chains for SAF. At Savage, we’re working to optimize supply chains for renewable transportation fuels throughout North America, making a difference for people and the planet.”