SAFFiRE Renewables, LLC is part of a project supported by the Department of Energy to develop and produce scalable renewable ethanol that can be upgraded into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). It is expected to utilize technology developed at the DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory to convert corn stover into renewable ethanol.

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Southwest Airlines Co. is a major American airline headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and is the world's largest low-cost carrier. The airline was established in 1967 and adopted its current name in 1971.

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Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has acquired SAFFiRE Renewables, LLC as part of its commitment to propelling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technology forward. This move reinforces Southwest's dedication to creating opportunities for scalable renewable ethanol production, which will contribute to the airline's Nonstop to Net Zero plan and its goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Southwest Airlines completes acquisition of SAFFiRE Renewables, LLC to advance sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technology

Southwest Airlines completes acquisition of SAFFiRE Renewables, LLC to advance sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technology

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