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Gevo Applauds India’s First Commercial Flight Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel Utilizing Gevo’s Alcohol to Jet Technology
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) a global leader in renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels, celebrates a
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[{"type":"text","content":"ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) a global leader in renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels, celebrates a momentous achievement in the decarbonization of the aviation sector as India successfully completes its first commercial passenger flight using an indigenously produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend. AirAsia India flight i5-767, powered by a blend of indigenous SAF supplied by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) in partnership with Praj Industries Ltd. (Praj), successfully completed the journey between Pune and New Delhi. The SAF sourced for this initiative by Praj Industries was made possible through a partnership with Gevo using Gevo’s Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technology to produce SAF using bio-based feedstock. Praj Industries produced SAF samples at its state-of-the-art R&D facility, Praj Matrix, which underwent rigorous testing at IOCL laboratories before being blended for the special flight.This remarkable milestone represents a significant step forward in India's commitment to sustainable aviation and showcases the dedication of the Air India group, IOCL, and Praj Industries. With unwavering support and guidance from the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, these organizations are diligently working to develop and propagate indigenous solutions that mitigate the environmental impact of aviation and pave the way for widespread adoption of SAF in India. Dr. Patrick Gruber, CEO of Gevo, emphasized the importance of carbohydrate feedstock and its impact on agricultural communities, stating, \"This historic achievement for the country of India of flying with carbohydrate based alcohol to jet SAF showcases the incredible potential of utilizing locally sourced feedstock. It highlights the critical role of the farming community in India's journey towards energy independence and sustainable growth. Gevo is proud to partner with Praj Industries in developing innovative solutions that contribute to a greener future.\" About GevoGevo’s mission is to transform renewable energy and carbon into energy-dense liquid hydrocarbons. These liquid hydrocarbons can be used for drop-in transportation fuels such as gasoline, jet fuel and diesel fuel, that when burned have potential to yield net-zero greenhouse gas emissions when measured across the full life...