Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in the United States is experiencing significant growth as new capacity comes online. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's Petroleum Supply Monthly, production of Other Biofuels, which includes SAF, approximately doubled from December 2024 to February 2025.
The surge in SAF production is attributed to increased investments driven by the EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard, federal tax credits, and state-level incentives. U.S. SAF production capacity rose by about 25,000 barrels per day (b/d) in late 2024, with major projects completed by Phillips 66 in Rodeo, California, and Diamond Green Diesel in Port Arthur, Texas.
Additional capacity is expected in 2025, with New Rise Renewables beginning production in Reno, Nevada, and Par Pacific planning to start operations in Kapolei, Hawaii. These expansions will bring total U.S. SAF production capacity to around 30,000 b/d.
The EIA's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook forecasts that U.S. production of Other Biofuels will more than double between 2024 and 2025, with another 20% increase expected in 2026. Despite this rapid growth, SAF is projected to make up less than 2% of U.S. jet fuel consumption in 2025 and about 2% in 2026.
This expansion in SAF production represents a significant step towards reducing the aviation industry's carbon footprint and meeting growing demand for sustainable fuel alternatives.
