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, it stipulates that the fuel must not 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 bill also clarifies the criteria for determining the emissions reduction, which can be assessed using the Argonne National Laboratory's GREET model or the life cycle methodology for sustainable aviation fuels adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization. These changes aim to promote the production and use of more environmentally friendly aviation fuels in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 41A.30