Delta Air Lines and Shell Aviation sign five-year sustainable aviation fuel supply and infrastructure agreement for U.S. hubs
Type: Supply Agreement · Technology: Transport · Country: United States · Announced: 2026-07-17
Delta Air Lines and Shell Aviation announced a five-year agreement to expand sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply and related infrastructure at key U.S. airports. The deal covers blended and neat SAF deliveries at Los Angeles International Airport, Portland International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Logan International Airport, and Minneapolis‑St. Paul International Airport. Shell will develop logistics, blending, and distribution capabilities to ensure dependable SAF supply across Delta's network. Both parties will also evaluate next‑generation SAF pathways, including alcohol‑to‑jet and power‑to‑liquid technologies, to increase future supply volumes. The agreement supports Delta's target of 10% SAF usage by 2030 and strengthens energy security for the airline's operations.
Counterparties
- Shell Aviation (Supplier)
- Shell (Parent Company)
- Delta Air Lines (Offtaker)
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