Sustainable aviation fuel center gets funding boost
EVERETT — A planned research and development center focused on sustainable aviation fuel at Paine Field is getting a $10 million boost for sure, and perhaps $10 million more, if Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signs funding bills passed by the state Legislature into law.
In March 2023, officials announced plans for the center to be established at Paine Field by 2027. The purpose of the joint venture between Snohomish County and Washington State University would be to collect sustainable aviation fuel samples from around the world and then test them for safety, performance and chemical similarity to conventional jet fuel.
Sen. Marko Liias, D-Everett, helped secure an initial $6.5 state Department of Transportation grant.
Now the center has secured a $10 million anonymous gift, and an additional $10 million legislative appropriation was approved by state lawmakers in a funding package that has yet to be signed by Ferguson, said Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers.
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