New Rise begins SAF production; signs 3m gallons offtake agreement

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) company XCF Global announced it began SAF production at the New Rise Renewables site in Reno, Nevada in the US.

The company also announced the signing of a offtake agreement for 3m gallons of SAF with third-party buyer for sale of neat SAF.

The first shipments of neat SAF are expected to begin in February 2025, with delivery anticipated to begin in early March.

“Reaching commercial production at New Rise is an exciting milestone, reflecting years of dedication, engineering excellence, and our commitment to innovation,” said Mihir Dange, chief executive officer of XCF.

“We are proud to begin customer deliveries and provide high-quality SAF that supports the decarbonisation of the aviation industry.”

The company said this marks the beginning of XCF’s commercial ramp-up as it accelerates SAF production to meet growing demand for clean energy solutions.

If you want to learn more about XCF and their SAF plans, read our interview with Dange here.