US production of sustainable aviation fuel increases in 2025

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in the United States is expanding rapidly, fueled by a wave of new capacity additions. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), SAF output increased sharply between December 2024 and February 2025, significantly boosting the broader “Other Biofuels” category.

SAF—a renewable substitute for traditional jet fuel—is produced from agricultural residues and waste feedstocks, and typically blended with conventional aviation fuel. This recent surge in production has been driven by stronger federal incentives, including tax credits and support through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which have spurred investment in SAF infrastructure.

As of early 2025, U.S. SAF production capacity had reached approximately 25,000 barrels per day (b/d), a substantial rise from just 2,000 b/d at the start of 2024. Major facilities powering this growth include Phillips 66’s site in Rodeo, California; World Energy’s plant in Paramount, California; Montana Renewables’ operation in Great Falls; and New Rise Renewables in Reno, Nevada. Additional output is anticipated from Par Pacific’s facility in Kapolei, Hawaii.

SAF now represents an increasing share of the U.S. "Other Biofuels" category, which also includes renewable diesel by-products like naphtha and propane. While the EIA projects that SAF will still account for less than 2% of total jet fuel consumption by 2026, it is expected to lead the biofuels sector in percentage growth.

Overall, production of Other Biofuels reached a record 33,000 b/d in January 2025 and surged to 44,000 b/d in February—a 30% month-over-month increase. With SAF capacity expected to more than double in 2025, the U.S. aviation industry is on a clear path toward a more sustainable fuel future.

The detailed article published by www.eia.gov can be accessed from https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=65204