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E-Jet, First Commercial-Scale E-Jet Aviation Fuel With 90% Lower CO₂ emissions

Aviation Desk|Saturday 13 June 2026|5 min read
E-Jet, First Commercial-Scale E-Jet Aviation Fuel With 90% Lower  CO₂ emissions

AirPlant™ One, America's first commercial-scale E-Jet® sustainable aviation fuel plant, officially opened in Moses Lake, Washington, on June 10–11, 2026.

Developed by the company Twelve, the facility uses an innovative power-to-liquid (PtL) process to produce E-Jet® SAF — a drop-in sustainable jet fuel made from captured CO₂, water, and renewable electricity, with zero biomass feedstocks. It also produces E-Naphtha for other industrial uses.

Located on 14 acres of repurposed industrial land and powered by 100% hydropower from the Columbia River, AirPlant One represents a major milestone in decarbonizing aviation. The plant is already producing ASTM-certified, chemically identical jet fuel that works seamlessly in existing aircraft and infrastructure. At initial scale, it can produce around 50,000 gallons of E-Jet SAF per year, delivering up to 90% lower CO₂ emissions compared to conventional jet fuel.

Alaska Airlines and Microsoft served as key early partners and first customers. Alaska Airlines plans to operate regular domestic flights using the fuel, while Microsoft supported the project through its Climate Innovation Fund and a book-and-claim offtake agreement to reduce emissions from business travel.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by partners, state officials, and stakeholders, highlighted this breakthrough as a step toward scalable, cleaner aviation fuel made “from air.” AirPlant One is expected to serve as a model for future facilities, helping advance sustainable aviation in the United States and beyond.

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