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Darling Ingredients announced that Avfuel received its first delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by Diamond Green Diesel (DGD), a joint venture between Darling and Valero Energy. Naples Aviation became the first location in eastern US to offer DGD's SAF for general sale.

The SAF, produced from waste-based feedstocks like used cooking oil, animal tallow, and distiller's corn oil, can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel. DGD's Port Arthur facility made its first SAF shipment on Nov. 16, with approximately 50% of its 470 million gallon annual capacity converted to SAF production.

Darling Ingredients ha annunciato che Avfuel ha ricevuto la sua prima consegna di carburante avio sostenibile (SAF) prodotto da Diamond Green Diesel (DGD), una joint venture tra Darling e Valero Energy. Naples Aviation è diventata la prima posizione nell'est degli Stati Uniti ad offrire il SAF di DGD per la vendita generale.

Il SAF, prodotto da materie prime di scarto come olio da cucina usato, sego animale e olio di mais da distillazione, può ridurre le emissioni di gas serra fino all'80% rispetto al carburante avio convenzionale. L'impianto di DGD a Port Arthur ha effettuato la sua prima spedizione di SAF il 16 novembre, con circa il 50% della sua capacità annuale di 470 milioni di galloni convertito in produzione di SAF.

Darling Ingredients anunció que Avfuel recibió su primera entrega de combustible de aviación sostenible (SAF) producido por Diamond Green Diesel (DGD), una empresa conjunta entre Darling y Valero Energy. Naples Aviation se convirtió en la primera ubicación en el este de EE.UU. en ofrecer el SAF de DGD para la venta general.

El SAF, producido a partir de materias primas de desecho como aceite de cocina usado, sebo animal y aceite de maíz de destilación, puede reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero en hasta un 80% en comparación con el combustible de avión convencional. La instalación de DGD en Port Arthur realizó su primer envío de SAF el 16 de noviembre, con aproximadamente el 50% de su capacidad anual de 470 millones de galones convertida a producción de SAF.

Darling IngredientsAvfuelDiamond Green Diesel (DGD)가 생산한 지속 가능한 항공 연료(SAF)의 첫 번째 배송을 받았다고 발표했습니다. DGD는 Darling과 Valero Energy의 합작투자입니다. Naples Aviation은 미국 동부에서 DGD의 SAF를 일반 판매하는 첫 번째 장소가 되었습니다.

SAF는 사용된 요리유, 동물 비계 및 증류용 옥수수 기름과 같은 폐기물 기반 원료로부터 생산되어, 기존 항공 연료에 비해 온실가스 배출을 최대 80%까지 줄일 수 있습니다. DGD의 포트 아서 시설은 11월 16일 SAF의 첫 번째 배송을 실시했으며, 연간 4억 7천만 갤런의 생산능력 중 약 50%가 SAF 생산으로 전환되었습니다.

Darling Ingredients a annoncé que Avfuel a reçu sa première livraison de carburant d'aviation durable (SAF) produit par Diamond Green Diesel (DGD), une coentreprise entre Darling et Valero Energy. Naples Aviation est devenue le premier endroit à l'est des États-Unis à proposer le SAF de DGD à la vente générale.

Le SAF, produit à partir de matières premières basées sur les déchets comme l'huile de cuisson usagée, le suif animal et l'huile de maïs de distillation, peut réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre jusqu'à 80 % par rapport au carburant d'aviation conventionnel. L'installation de DGD à Port Arthur a effectué sa première expédition de SAF le 16 novembre, avec environ 50 % de sa capacité annuelle de 470 millions de gallons convertie en production de SAF.

Darling Ingredients gab bekannt, dass Avfuel seine erste Lieferung von nachhaltigem Flugkraftstoff (SAF) erhalten hat, der von Diamond Green Diesel (DGD) produziert wird, einem Joint Venture zwischen Darling und Valero Energy. Naples Aviation wurde der erste Standort im östlichen US, der DGD's SAF zum allgemeinen Verkauf anbietet.

Der SAF, der aus abfallbasierten Rohstoffen wie gebrauchtem Speiseöl, tierischem Talg und Destillationsmaisöl hergestellt wird, kann die Treibhausgasemissionen im Vergleich zu herkömmlichem Flugtreibstoff um bis zu 80 % reduzieren. Die Anlage von DGD in Port Arthur hat am 16. November ihre erste SAF-Lieferung versandt, wobei etwa 50 % ihrer jährlichen Kapazität von 470 Millionen Gallonen in die SAF-Produktion umgewandelt wurden.

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  • DGD facility converts 235 million gallons (50% of 470M capacity) to SAF production
  • SAF reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel
  • Strategic expansion into eastern US market through Avfuel partnership
  • Successful operational launch of SAF production at Port Arthur facility
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  • 50% reduction in conventional fuel production capacity due to SAF conversion

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This SAF delivery marks a significant milestone in sustainable aviation fuel commercialization. Converting 235 million gallons of DGD's Port Arthur capacity to SAF positions them as a major player in the growing aviation decarbonization market. The <b>80% reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions</b> compared to conventional jet fuel is particularly noteworthy. The strategic partnership with Avfuel , a leading aviation fuel supplier, provides a strong distribution channel and validates the commercial viability of waste-based SAF. This development could significantly impact DAR's revenue stream, as SAF typically commands premium pricing over traditional renewable diesel. The eastern U.S. market entry through Naples Aviation also represents a key geographic expansion for SAF availability.

The waste-to-SAF conversion model demonstrated here represents a dual environmental benefit - addressing waste management while reducing aviation emissions. The <b>470 million gallon facility capacity</b> with 50% SAF production capability is substantial, positioning DGD as one of the world's largest SAF manufacturers. The diversified feedstock approach using cooking oil, tallow and distiller's corn oil ensures supply chain resilience and maximizes waste utilization. This development aligns with increasing regulatory pressure and corporate commitments to reduce aviation emissions, suggesting strong long-term demand potential. The successful commercialization could accelerate industry adoption and strengthen DAR's market position in the renewable fuels sector.

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR), the world's leading company turning food waste into sustainable products and producer of renewable energy, today announced that Avfuel Corporation, the leading independent supplier of aviation fuel and services, took the first delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by Diamond Green Diesel (DGD), a 50/50 joint venture between Darling Ingredients and Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO, "Valero").

Naples Aviation (KAPF) accepted Avfuel's delivery of SAF, marking the fuel supplier's first network location to offer SAF for general sale in the eastern United States. Naples Aviation's SAF delivery comes on the heels of a SAF supply agreement between Avfuel and Valero Marketing and Supply Company, a subsidiary of Valero.

Produced from waste-based feedstocks, such as used cooking oil, animal tallow and distiller's corn oil, neat SAF produced by DGD has an estimated lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction of up to 80%, compared to conventional jet fuel.

"As the world's largest producer of SAF made from waste-based feedstocks, DGD is leading the way in reducing aviation's carbon footprint and accelerating the decarbonization of the aviation sector," said Randall C. Stuewe, Darling Ingredients Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "This milestone proves that we can transform waste into renewable energy at an unprecedented scale, driving meaningful progress toward a more sustainable future."

DGD's Port Arthur, Texas, facility loaded its first SAF shipment on Nov. 16. The facility has converted approximately 50% of its annual 470 million gallon capacity to SAF and is expected to be one of the largest SAF manufacturers in the world.

About Darling Ingredients
A pioneer in circularity, Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) takes material from the animal agriculture and food industries, and transforms them into valuable ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy. The company operates over 260 facilities in more than 15 countries and processes about 15% of the world's animal agricultural by-products, produces about 30% of the world's collagen (both gelatin and hydrolyzed collagen), and is one of the largest producers of renewable energy. To learn more, visit darlingii.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

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Darling Ingredients Contacts

Investors:

Suann Guthrie


Senior VP, Investor Relations, Sustainability & Communications


(469) 214-8202; suann.guthrie@darlingii.com



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Jillian Fleming


Director, Global Communications


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FAQ

What is the production capacity of Diamond Green Diesel's SAF facility for Darling (DAR)?

DGD's Port Arthur facility has converted approximately 235 million gallons (50%) of its 470 million gallon annual capacity to SAF production.

How much does Darling's (DAR) SAF reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

The SAF produced by DGD reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel.

When did Diamond Green Diesel make its first SAF shipment for Darling (DAR)?

DGD's Port Arthur facility loaded its first SAF shipment on November 16, 2024.

What feedstocks does Darling (DAR) use to produce SAF?

Darling produces SAF from waste-based feedstocks, including used cooking oil, animal tallow, and distiller's corn oil.

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