Montana Renewables launches onsite SAF blending, shipping facilities

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Calumet Inc. announced Oct. 27 that Montana Renewables, in collaboration with Calumet Montana Refining, has commissioned onsite blending and shipping facilities to offer a nominal 50/50 blend of renewable and fossil jet fuel certified under ASTM D7566 and ASTM D1655 specifications.

This finished product is drop-in compatible with all existing systems and will initially be distributed through AEG Fuels’ network to select aviation hubs in Montana, Washington and Oregon.

“AEG Fuels is honored to collaborate with Montana Renewables on this landmark SAF inaugural blend,” said Landon Larson, vice president of North American supply at AEG Fuels.

“Together, we’re demonstrating how strategic partnerships can accelerate the transition to sustainable aviation and deliver real value to operators across our fueling network.”

For Montana Renewables, MaxSAF™ sales from the truck rack allow local and regional service and opens the sustainable aviation market outside of major airports.

Calumet said for customers, a drop-in fuel solution like this helps meet ESG goals, reduce scope 1 and 3 emissions and enhance brand leadership.

SAF reduces lifecycle greenhouse-gas emissions, improves air quality compared to traditional petroleum-based jet fuel and supports a circular economy—farm to fuel.

“As one of only three SAF producers running at commercial scale in North America, we meet the increasing demand for sustainable fuels,” Montana Renewables stated.  

Montana Renewables is an unrestricted subsidiary of Calumet.