September 11, 2025 [Biofuels International]- Delta Air Lines alongside Shell and Portland International Airport (PDX), has taken delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into the PDX fuel system – marking the first commercial-scale SAF uplift at PDX.

This achievement not only expands Delta’s SAF footprint but positions PDX – owned and operated by the Port of Portland – to capitalise on the continued growth of SAF across the US.
The batch of more than 400,000 gallons of blended SAF was made in the US from waste-derived feedstock.

Shell supplied the neat SAF shipment to Zenith Terminal in Portland where it was blended with traditional jet fuel to meet regulatory requirements, then delivered to PDX via barge, truck and pipeline. Earlier this month, the blended SAF entered the airport’s privately owned fuel supply system.

“Every SAF delivery is a powerful example of how industry collaboration can unlock markets for sustainable aviation fuel,” said Charlotte Lollar, Delta’s SAF director.
“By working with Shell and the Port of Portland to tap into existing infrastructure, we’re able to access SAF at more airports and continue to prove its viability and ultimately scale it in a way the industry needs.”

“We’re excited about this step toward bringing SAF to PDX. It’s a move that can help improve local air quality and cut down on greenhouse gas emissions, which is great news for our communities,” said Port of Portland chief aviation officer Dan Pippenger.

“We’re looking forward to working with our partners to make sure state and local policies support development of the infrastructure and market needed to bring SAF here on a larger scale – and unlock all of the health and environmental benefits it offers.”