Neste boosts US SAF supply with Texas capacity expansion
Energy firm Neste announced that it has commissioned terminal capacity at the ONEOK’s terminal in Houston, Texas for blending and storage of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to expand availability of SAF to airlines operating from airports east of the Rocky Mountains all the way to the East Coast.
“Neste is fully committed to supporting the US aviation industry in its efforts to decarbonise. This expansion of our SAF supply capabilities working together with partners such as ONEOK along the fuel supply chain, underlines this commitment,” said Alexander Kueper, vice president, renewable aviation business, Neste.
“It provides a reliable basis for supplying SAF to domestic and visiting airlines at airports across the eastern part of the country as well as a solid base for supporting policies on state, federal, and local levels in the US”.
Neste said that ONEOK’s terminal in Houston will expand its storage capacity by up to 100,000 tons (around 33.5m gallons) and is directly connected to the energy pipeline infrastructure in the eastern part of the US.
Earlier in 2022, Neste successfully supplied SAF to New York’s LaGuardia Airport using existing fuel distribution infrastructure.
In September 2023, Neste also expanded its capability to supply renewable fuels to customers on the West Coast, commissioning terminal capacity in Los Angeles, California.
“ONEOK is excited to deliver the energy products the world needs today, while innovating for tomorrow. As a valued partner providing critical energy to the aviation industry, we’re proud to utilise our extensive infrastructure platform to facilitate growth within the sustainable fuels markets,” said Greg Lusardi, senior vice president, corporate development at ONEOK.
Earlier this month, ONEOK announced plans to expand pipeline capacity connecting mid-continent and Gulf Coast refined products including SAF supply with the greater Denver area to meet growing demand at Denver International Airport.