The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 41A.30, subdivision 1, to modify the definition of "sustainable aviation fuel." The new definition specifies that sustainable aviation fuel must be liquid fuel derived from certain sources, including gaseous carbon oxides produced from biomass or direct air capture, and green electrolytic hydrogen. Additionally, the bill clarifies that sustainable aviation fuel cannot be derived from palm fatty acid distillates and must achieve at least a 50 percent reduction in life cycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional petroleum-based aviation fuels.

The amendments also detail the criteria for determining the emissions reduction, which can be assessed through specific methodologies, including the Argonne National Laboratory's GREET model and the life cycle methodology adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization. These changes aim to promote the production and use of more environmentally friendly aviation fuels in Minnesota, aligning with broader sustainability goals.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 41A.30