Neste has partnered with Amazon to supply 7,500 metric tons of sustainable aviation fuel to Amazon Air operations at San Francisco and Ontario airports. This marks Amazon as the first SAF user at Ontario. The deal supports Amazon’s 2040 net-zero goal and highlights Neste’s robust West Coast SAF infrastructure.
Neste has announced the extension of its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supply to Ontario International Airport in California through a new agreement with Amazon. Under this collaboration, Neste will supply 7,500 metric tons—equivalent to 2.5 million gallons—of its neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ to support Amazon Air’s cargo operations at both San Francisco International Airport and Ontario International Airport through the end of 2025.
This agreement marks a significant milestone, as Amazon becomes the first company to use SAF at Ontario International Airport, one of the top 10 cargo airports in the United States. The initiative aligns with Amazon’s broader environmental strategy, which targets achieving net-zero carbon emissions across its global operations by 2040. The integration of SAF into its air cargo services is a vital component of Amazon’s decarbonization efforts.
The collaboration between Neste and Amazon is not new; it began in 2021 when Neste supplied SAF to Amazon at Germany's Cologne Bonn Airport. The current agreement expands their partnership to the U.S., strengthening both companies’ commitments to sustainable aviation.
Neste’s SAF is blended with conventional jet fuel and distributed into Amazon’s cargo flight operations at the two California airports. The first shipments were delivered earlier this year, marking a successful operational start. The fuel for San Francisco International Airport is delivered via existing pipeline infrastructure, leveraging Neste's SAF supply network established in Northern California in 2020.
For Ontario International Airport, Neste's SAF is transported by truck from its terminal facilities in Los Angeles. Diesel Direct, a long-standing logistics partner of Neste, manages the delivery process. Notably, Diesel Direct’s delivery trucks are powered by Neste’s renewable diesel, further minimizing the carbon footprint associated with transporting the SAF.
Carl Nyberg, Senior Vice President of Commercial Renewable Products at Neste, emphasized the significance of the development, stating, “We are excited to provide SAF to Amazon Air at two major airports in California. This milestone sends a strong message that SAF is accessible for airlines and cargo operators like Amazon Air. Our established supply chain infrastructure on the U.S. West Coast, coupled with our collaboration with Diesel Direct, highlights how renewable fuels can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions across multiple modes of transport.”
This development reflects the growing momentum behind SAF adoption in the aviation sector and showcases how collaborative supply chains can effectively drive sustainability in logistics and air transportation.
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offers a renewable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional fossil-based jet fuel. Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ can cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% over its life cycle compared to conventional jet fuel. It is produced entirely from renewable waste and residue materials, including used cooking oil and animal fat waste.
