AirPlant One in Moses Lake, Washington is leading the way in producing E-Jet SAF and E-Naphtha using Power-to-Liquid technology, reducing lifecycle emissions by up to 90% compared to conventional jet fuel. This innovative approach is compatible with existing aviation infrastructure and has the potential to advance a new era of American manufacturing and sustainable aviation. By securing commercial agreements early and replicating their design in larger facilities, AirPlant is paving the way for a shift towards using abundant, durable inputs like CO2, water, and renewable electricity to create essential molecules. This transformation not only supports distributed production and resilient domestic supply chains but also has the potential to drive a larger industrial shift towards a more sustainable future.
Tag: Washington
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The Resilience Advantage: How AirPlantTM Is Building a New Model for Industry
Twelve's AirPlant introduces a new platform for producing synthetic hydrocarbon products like E-Jet fuel and E-Naphtha by converting CO2 into carbon monoxide using renewable electricity. AirPlant One in Washington demonstrates the viability of power-to-liquid manufacturing on a commercial scale, showcasing the potential of diversifying production pathways and anchoring costs to long-term power agreements for a more resilient and sustainable approach to industrial manufacturing. The facility serves as a template for future plants to establish a broader, more flexible manufacturing network, ultimately building a more resilient foundation for industry.
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A New Era for Industry: AirPlantTM One is Online
AirPlant OneTM in Moses Lake, Washington is now online producing E-Jet® SAF and E-Naphtha, marking a major milestone for Twelve in the new era of manufacturing. The products are piloted with P&G and Mercedes-Benz, with support from various partners and customers, signifying a shift towards eManufacturing. This innovative process uses renewable electricity to produce everyday products from air and water, showcasing a sustainable solution for reducing carbon emissions in manufacturing.
https://www.twelve.co/post/a-new-era-for-industry-airplant-one-is-online
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AirPlantTM One Opens in Moses Lake: America’s First Commercial E-Jet® Fuel Plant Begins Operations
Twelve has opened AirPlant One in Washington, the first facility in the US to produce E-Jet fuel and E-Naphtha from CO2 and renewable electricity. Alaska Airlines and Microsoft were present at the ribbon cutting ceremony, committing to purchasing output from the facility. The E-Jet SAF and E-Naphtha offer lower CO2 emissions, price predictability, and support domestic industrial growth. Microsoft's strategic investment aims to reduce emissions associated with business travel and advance clean energy solutions in aviation and global industry. Twelve's focus on electrifying fuel and chemical production using CO2 and renewable electricity is commercially viable in the United States and can scale to additional production sites and airline partners.
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Washington, California and Québec collaborate on linking carbon markets
Washington is joining California and Québec in a multi-jurisdictional carbon emissions trading market, aiming to reduce greenhouse gases more efficiently. The draft agreement focuses on information sharing, accounting, and cooperation, with the goal of driving long-term, cost-effective investment in decarbonization. The Climate Commitment Act, established in 2021, sets a target to reduce Washington's greenhouse gas emissions by 95% by 2050. Public input and assessments are required before formal entry into the linkage agreement, with the potential for a linked carbon emissions trading market by 2027. The partnership aims to create a larger, more stable market for emissions allowances, bringing substantial benefits to the state's cap-and-invest program, economy, and communities as it works to decarbonize and meet emissions reduction goals.
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TriplePundit • AI Helps Protect Orcas from Noisy Ships in Washington
The Southern Resident orcas in Washington state's Puget Sound are critically endangered, with only about 74 remaining, due to declining populations of Chinook salmon, pollution, and ship noise. A new AI-equipped thermal imaging camera, WhaleSpotter, has been installed on a Coast Guard radar tower to help mariners locate and avoid disturbing the orcas. Developed by WhaleSpotter, the camera can detect whales at night, in bad weather, and when they are silent, filling in gaps left by human visual observations and hydrophone sound detection. The technology aims to protect the remaining orcas from the impacts of vessel noise in the region and is part of efforts by Quiet Sound to find solutions that allow whales to coexist with human use of the ocean, including promoting voluntary vessel slowdowns when the whales arrive to rest and forage for salmon. Funding challenges for installing more WhaleSpotter cameras in the region are being addressed, and building quieter ships can make shipping regions safer for whales, as their safety is a global issue due to migration across borders.
https://triplepundit.com/2026/artificial-intelligence-orca-conservation-pudget-sound-whalespotter/
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Equinor latest US offshore wind developer to challenge Trump
Equinor has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's stop-work order on five offshore wind projects, including Empire Wind 1, in a Washington, DC federal district court. This legal action is crucial for the construction of offshore wind projects, which play a significant role in transitioning to renewable energy sources and combating climate change. The outcome of this lawsuit could have a major impact on the advancement of renewable energy solutions and the fight against climate change.
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Agrivoltaic Company Okovate Acquires Stanford University & Carnegie Mellon Tech Startup
Agrivoltaics, the combination of solar power plants with farmland, is gaining popularity in the solar power industry. Washington, DC-based company Okovate Sustainable Energy has acquired the assets of startup Fundusol to improve the planning and development of agrivoltaic projects. The acquisition allows Okovate to integrate a modeling platform developed at Stanford University and Carnegie Mellon, providing data-driven precision in co-locating solar energy and agriculture. The company's technology utilizes genetic algorithms and advanced data visualization to optimize solar array configurations for different crop types, aiming to strengthen the economic fabric of farming communities. Efforts are being made to increase the cost effectiveness and appeal of solar PV power in 2025, with plans to roll out more solar power on farmland across the United States and make additional announcements in 2026.
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Washington carbon market generates billions for climate projects
Washington state's carbon market has raised $4.3 billion in revenue over the past two years, with nearly $2.8 billion allocated to climate-focused programs such as hybrid ferries and free transit rides. More than half of the funded projects benefit residents with lower incomes or who face other disadvantages, emphasizing the importance of these funds to the transportation program. The state report educates legislators and residents on how carbon market revenues fund state programs, highlighting the significant and critical role these funds play in the state budget.
https://www.eenews.net/articles/washington-carbon-market-generates-billions-for-climate-projects/
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Made from Air: The Twelve x Mercedes-Benz Pilot That Turned CO2 into Car Parts
Mercedes-Benz and Twelve have partnered to explore using CO2 to make car parts, successfully producing a polycarbonate C-pillar and foam as a pilot project. This innovation showcases the potential for CO2 to be a viable feedstock in automotive supply chains, leading to a lighter carbon footprint and a pathway to circular manufacturing. Twelve's technology, integrated into existing infrastructure, allows for decarbonization without compromising design or performance. Additionally, Twelve is constructing AirPlantTM One in Washington to produce e-fuels and E-Naphtha from captured CO2, industrializing carbon transformation at scale and pioneering a fossil-free supply chain. This collaboration represents a milestone in industrial decarbonization and showcases the potential for carbon transformation in complex supply chains.