Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Now Available in Portland, Oregon
What is Sustainable Aviation Fuel?
Sustainable Aviation Fuel, or SAF, is a low-CO2 synthetic Jet A biofuel. It is a high-performance synthetic hydrocarbon jet fuel manufactured using advanced chemistry. By cracking biomass-based feedstocks, reforming them, and adding hydrogen, it manufactures hydrocarbon jet fuel molecules from fats oils and grease.
Through a specialized technology called Hydrogenation, fats, oils, and greases sourced from municipal waste and virgin crops are transformed into a premium biofuel that meets the highest ASTM specifications.
Reduce your carbon footprint without compromising on performance. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is currently available for order out of Portland, Oregon.
Here are a few reasons to partner with Star Oilco for your SAF delivery:
What Is Jet A Fuel vs. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)?
Jet A Fuel has long been the standard for aviation across the United States, a petroleum-based kerosene engineered for turbine engines. But the industry is shifting, and a growing movement toward Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is gaining traction.
SAF is a synthetic hydrocarbon Jet fuel made similarly to fossil fuel Jet A, meaning it is a hydrocarbon molecule made by cracking a feedstock, reforming that with extremely advanced chemistry, and adding hydrogen. The key difference is that SAF is made from renewable sources like plant-based feedstocks, used cooking oil, and municipal waste.
Using a technology called Hydrogenation on fats, oils, and greases sourced from municipal wastes as well as virgin crop feedstocks, today’s refineries can make a biofuel that is a number one diesel rated ASTM specification fuel.
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Whether you are supporting commercial carriers or environmentally conscious operations, Star Oilco is your trusted aviation fuel partner. We provide dependable delivery, flexible options, and a simple process to keep your operation moving forward.
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Direct Support: Call 503-283-1256 and ask for Mark for the pricing on your next order out of Portland, Oregon.
Looking for standard petroleum-based fuel options? Read more about our Jet A Fuel Delivery in Oregon and Washington.
Fuel Tax Table:
| Region | Tax per Gallon (USD) |
|---|---|
| Federal | $0.243 |
| Oregon | $0.03 |
| Washington | $0.18 |
Note: Washington State implemented a new fuel tax increase on July 1, 2025.
Ready To Fuel Your Operation?
From regional airstrips to firefighting operations, Star Oilco is your trusted SAF partner across Oregon and Washington. With dependable delivery, small or bulk quantities, and unmatched flexibility—we’ll keep your operation in the air.
Contact us today for pricing, availability, or to discuss a custom fueling plan.
Let’s fuel your success. One delivery at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Sustainable Aviation Fuel, commonly called SAF, is renewable or waste-derived aviation fuel designed to reduce lifecycle greenhouse-gas emissions compared with conventional petroleum-based jet fuel.
SAF can be produced from materials such as used cooking oil, waste fats and greases, agricultural residues, municipal waste, woody biomass and other renewable feedstocks. It is processed into aviation-grade hydrocarbons that can be blended with conventional Jet A fuel.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel is currently available for order through Star Oilco in Portland, Oregon. Call 503-283-1256 and ask for Mark for current SAF pricing and availability.
SAF stands for Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The term refers to renewable or waste-derived aviation fuel that meets applicable technical and sustainability requirements. SAF is intended for turbine-powered aircraft that normally operate on conventional jet fuel, including commercial aircraft, business jets, turboprops and certain helicopters.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel and conventional Jet A are not produced from the same raw materials.
Jet A is traditionally refined from petroleum. SAF is produced from approved renewable, waste-derived or synthetic feedstocks. Most SAF available today is blended with conventional Jet A before it is delivered for aviation use.
Once an approved SAF component is blended and the finished fuel meets the applicable aviation-fuel specification, it can be handled and used like conventional jet fuel.
Approved Sustainable Aviation Fuel blends are designed to function as drop-in aviation fuels.
When the finished SAF blend meets the applicable fuel specifications and aircraft requirements, it can generally be used in existing turbine aircraft, engines, fuel tanks and airport fueling infrastructure without requiring major equipment modifications.
Aircraft operators should always follow the requirements of the aircraft manufacturer, engine manufacturer, Federal Aviation Administration and fuel supplier.
Most commercially available Sustainable Aviation Fuel is currently blended with conventional petroleum-based jet fuel.
The permitted SAF blend percentage depends on the approved production pathway and fuel specification. After blending, the finished aviation fuel must satisfy the applicable requirements before it is supplied for use in aircraft.
Customers should review the blend information, Certificate of Analysis and supporting product documentation associated with their SAF order.
No. Not every Sustainable Aviation Fuel order contains 50% SAF and 50% conventional Jet A.
Some approved SAF production pathways may permit blending at concentrations of up to 50%, while other pathways may have different limits. The actual blend supplied can also depend on refinery production, terminal inventory, regional availability and the customer’s purchasing arrangement.
Call Star Oilco at 503-283-1256 and ask for Mark to discuss currently available SAF blends in Portland, Oregon.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel can reduce lifecycle greenhouse-gas emissions compared with conventional fossil-based jet fuel.
Lifecycle emissions account for the production of the feedstock, refining, transportation, distribution and final use of the fuel. The actual emissions reduction varies according to the SAF feedstock, production pathway, energy inputs and supply chain.
SAF does not eliminate all emissions from an aircraft. Its environmental benefit comes primarily from reducing the fuel’s total lifecycle carbon intensity.
The potential lifecycle greenhouse-gas reduction from SAF varies significantly by feedstock and production process.
Some SAF pathways can provide substantial lifecycle emissions reductions compared with petroleum-based jet fuel, but a single reduction percentage should not be applied to every SAF product.
Customers seeking emissions reporting or sustainability documentation should request the specific lifecycle carbon-intensity information associated with their fuel purchase.
Depending on the approved production pathway, Sustainable Aviation Fuel may be made from:
Used cooking oil
Waste fats, oils and greases
Agricultural residues
Forestry and woody biomass
Municipal solid waste
Oilseed crops
Sugars and alcohol-based feedstocks
Other renewable or waste-derived materials
The feedstock used can affect the fuel’s production process, availability, price and lifecycle greenhouse-gas performance.
HEFA stands for Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids. HEFA is one of the most widely used commercial pathways for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
The HEFA process uses hydrogen and refining technology to convert fats, oils and greases into synthetic hydrocarbon fuel components. Feedstocks may include used cooking oil, animal fats, waste greases or certain vegetable oils.
The resulting synthetic aviation-fuel component is blended with conventional jet fuel according to the applicable fuel requirements.
No. Sustainable Aviation Fuel and renewable diesel, which is commonly sold as R99, are different finished fuels.
They may be produced from similar feedstocks, including used cooking oil, fats and greases, and both may use hydroprocessing technology. However, SAF is produced and certified for aviation use, while renewable diesel is designed to meet diesel-fuel specifications for trucks, generators and other ground-based diesel engines.
Renewable diesel should not be used as a substitute for certified aviation fuel.
Approved synthetic aviation-fuel components are addressed through ASTM D7566, the specification covering aviation turbine fuel containing synthesized hydrocarbons.
After an approved SAF component is blended with conventional jet fuel and the finished product satisfies the applicable requirements, the fuel can be certified for use as aviation turbine fuel.
Customers should review the fuel specifications and Certificate of Analysis supplied with each order rather than assuming that every SAF product or blend is identical.
Documentation available with a Sustainable Aviation Fuel order may include:
Certificate of Analysis
Bill of Lading
Product specification documents
Safety Data Sheet
SAF blend information
Sustainability documentation
Chain-of-custody documentation
Lifecycle carbon-intensity information
The exact documentation can vary by refinery, terminal, supplier and purchasing arrangement. You can always inquire from us which documents will accompany your specific Star Oilco SAF order.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel is currently available for order through Star Oilco in Portland, Oregon. Star Oilco works with commercial fuel customers and aviation operators to coordinate fuel sourcing, transportation, delivery timing and required product documentation.
For current SAF availability and pricing, call 503-283-1256 and ask for Mark.
SAF transportation and delivery options depend on the requested volume, delivery location, available terminal inventory and current supply conditions.
Star Oilco is based in Portland and provides commercial aviation-fuel delivery and logistics support throughout Oregon and Washington. Contact the company to determine whether SAF can be delivered directly to your airport, FBO, aviation facility or operating location.
Call 503-283-1256 and ask for Mark to discuss your Sustainable Aviation Fuel delivery requirements.
SAF may be available for a variety of commercial and aviation customers, including:
Fixed-base operators
Regional and private airports
Corporate aviation departments
Charter flight operators
Private aircraft operators
Government agencies
Municipal aviation operations
Aviation contractors
Businesses with corporate sustainability goals
Airshows and special aviation events
Product availability, minimum volumes and delivery options should be confirmed before ordering.
Airport and FBO delivery may be available depending on the location, order volume, storage arrangements and current SAF supply.
When requesting a quote, provide the airport or FBO location, estimated number of gallons, preferred delivery date, tank information and any required sustainability or fuel-quality documentation. Star Oilco can then determine the available sourcing and transportation options for the order.
Minimum order quantities can vary according to supplier requirements, terminal availability, transportation costs and the customer’s delivery location. Star Oilco can help determine whether a one-time delivery, bulk SAF order or ongoing fuel-supply arrangement is the best fit for the operation.
Call 503-283-1256 and ask for Mark to discuss order volumes.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel pricing varies based on:
Current SAF supply
Feedstock and production pathway
Blend percentage
Terminal availability
Number of gallons ordered
Delivery location
Transportation requirements
Required sustainability documentation
Current conventional Jet A market prices
Because SAF prices can change with fuel markets and regional supply, Star Oilco provides pricing based on the details of each order. Call 503-283-1256 and ask for Mark for current Sustainable Aviation Fuel pricing in Portland, Oregon.
SAF may cost more than conventional Jet A because production capacity and regional availability remain limited compared with the established petroleum-fuel market.
Additional costs may include specialized feedstocks, advanced refining processes, certification, blending, transportation and sustainability documentation. The price difference depends on the type of SAF, order volume, available incentives, blend percentage and current market conditions.
To request a SAF quote from Star Oilco, call 503-283-1256 and ask for Mark.
It is helpful to provide:
The number of gallons needed
Delivery or pickup location
Requested delivery date
Airport or FBO information
Tank and unloading requirements
Preferred SAF blend, if applicable
Documentation or carbon-reporting requirements
Star Oilco will review current fuel availability, transportation options and pricing for the requested order.
Contact Star Oilco at 503-283-1256 and ask for Mark to begin the ordering process.
Provide your fuel volume, location, schedule and documentation requirements. Star Oilco will determine available SAF supply, blend information, delivery options and current pricing based on the details of your request.