Minnesota sustainable aviation fuel

There is immense promise - and potential peril - in a new era of sustainable aviation fuel. If done right, these new renewable fuels could help dramatically improve water quality in Minnesota by covering the big brown spot with productive crops year-round. It could boost farmers' bottom lines and improve rural resilience by introducing profitable new oilseed crops to supply a rapidly growing market. And it could bring down emissions from air travel — maybe the most challenging piece of the transportation decarbonization puzzle to solve.

If done wrong, however, it could exacerbate many existing environmental problems and make water quality and habitat goals harder to achieve. 

Here's a look at the latest developments in sustainable aviation fuel and how FMR engages in this quickly emerging arena and industry in Minnesota.