Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to explore the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using captured carbon dioxide and green hydrogen in Minnesota. It requires studies to assess the costs and feasibility of developing this innovative fuel source and mandates a report on the findings.

Main Provisions

• Carbon Dioxide Capture and Study: The bill mandates the design of infrastructure to capture carbon dioxide from incinerated wastewater solids at the Metropolitan Water Resource Recovery Facility in St. Paul.
• Supporting Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production: It calls for a frontend engineering design study to examine the construction of a facility in the metropolitan area that would use the captured carbon dioxide along with green hydrogen to produce sustainable aviation fuel.
• Reporting Requirements: By June 30, 2029, a report is due to legislative committees covering detailed costs of installation, transportation, production processes, anticipated workforce impacts, and estimates of sustainable aviation fuel production relative to current and future fuel needs at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill proposes the start of a new initiative focused on sustainable aviation fuel production, a shift towards alternative and environmentally friendly fuel sources from traditional petrochemical processes.

Relevant Terms

• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
• Carbon dioxide capture
• Green hydrogen
• Metropolitan Water Resource Recovery Facility
• Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
• Frontend engineering design study
• Lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions
• Wastewater sludge incineration