Item No.:              3b 
Meeting Date:          December 8, 2015 
Aviation Biofuels Memorandum
of Understanding 
Elizabeth Leavitt 
Director, Aviation
Planning and
Environmental Programs

Aviation Biofuel Benefits 
On a carbon lifecycle basis, aviation biofuels
reduce CO  emissions 50-80% compared to
2
the jet fuel they replace 
Just as safe  certified to "drop-in" quality 
Potential to use Washington state wood
waste & agricultural products 
In-state production means clean energy jobs
& economic development 
Aviation biofuels have environmental, social and economic benefits

Partners

Century Agenda Goals 
"Reduce carbon
emissions from all Port
operations by 50 percent
from 2005 levels and
reduce aircraft-related
carbon emissions at
Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport by
25 percent." 



Aviation biofuels are needed to meet our Century Agenda goals

The Agreement 
Biofuel infrastructure integration is the key
first step to: 
Ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective delivery
systems 
Evaluate infrastructure for all possible routes of
delivery 
Build a strong foundation for future aviation
biofuels program 

MOU identifies biofuel infrastructure integration as key first step

The Benefits 
Significant carbon and pollutant reductions,
particularly in light of dramatic airport
growth 
Analytical approach to the feasibility of
biofuel delivery and blending 
Sends a positive regional market signal to
aviation biofuel producers 
Broad appeal for airline partners 
Sea-Tac and our partners are preparing for commercial-scale aviation biofuels

Next Steps 
Execute MOU, December 2015 
Request for Proposals published for study,
April 2016 
Award contract, June 2016 
Complete study, November 2016