MOSES LAKE, Wash. — A groundbreaking manufacturing facility in Moses Lake received recognition from Governor Bob Ferguson today as the first facility in the United States to produce sustainable jet fuel commercially.
“I’m declaring that the most exciting place today, in the entire universe, is here in Moses Lake,” Ferguson said during the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The facility, operated by Airplant One and owned by the company Twelve, represents a significant advancement in aviation fuel technology. The plant creates sustainable fuel by capturing carbon dioxide from the air, combining it with water and renewable electricity, then converting the mixture into jet fuel that is chemically identical to conventional aviation fuel.
“Sustainable aviation fuel is certainly the future of the industry. It’s good for the environment. It’s good for our state’s economy. It’s good for local jobs. And Twelve is certainly leading in this way,” Ferguson said.
According to Twelve, the fuel has 90% lower CO2 emissions compared to regular jet fuel. The company’s CEO, Nicholas Flanders, emphasized the technology’s potential to transform the industry.
“Next generation synthetic hydrocarbons that can drop into our existing supply chains, our existing transportation systems, and allow us to make products without relying on conventional feedstocks,” Flanders explained.
The sustainable fuel is already being sold commercially for aviation use, including to Alaska Airlines. Twelve offers airlines a significant advantage through fixed-cost, providing stability during periods of volatile fuel prices.
“When you can fix price, when you can bring manufacturing of fuels on shore, you’re adding a whole level of resiliency that maybe we didn’t have before,” said Ryan Spies from Alaska Airlines.
The manufacturing facility has created 100 jobs in Moses Lake. Company officials expect employment opportunities to expand as the sustainable jet fuel industry grows throughout Washington state.
“As we continue to fill our mission of making these products from here, it will also continue to create new jobs and new manufacturing base and suppliers for Washington, and the United States,” Flanders said.
Alaska Airlines expects its first plane using this sustainable fuel to take flight by the end of the year.
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