Sustainable aviation fuel – A catalyst for rural economic growth and agricultural prosperity

(Alliance for Aviation Across America) – Texas has long been a leader in energy production, fueling economic growth across the state. Today, Texas is also at the forefront of clean energy investment, from wind and solar to sustainable aviation fuel. While much of the focus has been on their climate benefits, these investments, especially in less recognized SAF production, hold immense economic potential for Texas. The burgeoning SAF industry can create high-quality jobs, drive rural development, and support farmers. In parts of rural America that have faced significant challenges in recent decades including the decline of some traditional industries and the loss of jobs, SAF represents community revitalization and returning prosperity.Related Stories According to a report by Third Way, Soaring to New Heights: The Economic Impacts of Building an American SAF Industry, SAF could create up to 400,000 jobs, many concentrated in Texas, the Great Plains and Midwest –& regions intrinsically tied to agriculture and energy production. States in these regions are well-positioned to become leaders in SAF production due to their abundance of biomass feedstocks, essential for SAF.Nowhere would we see the benefits of a domestic SAF industry more than in Texas: according to Third Way’s analysis, the Lone...