DHL, Phillips 66 sign major SAF supply deal in U.S.
Three-year agreement to deliver large volumes of sustainable aviation fuel to DHL’s West Coast operations.
DHL Express has signed one of the largest Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) agreements to date in the U.S. cargo sector, securing more than 240,000 metric tons of SAF from Phillips 66 over the next three years. The deal is expected to cut lifecycle emissions by roughly 737,000 metric tons compared with using conventional jet fuel.
Most of the fuel will be supplied to Los Angeles International Airport, DHL’s main West Coast gateway, with potential expansion to San Francisco and other regional airports. The SAF will be produced at Phillips 66’s Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex in California, one of the world’s largest renewable fuels facilities.
The company will apply the fuel through a book-and-claim system, allowing it to reduce emissions within its global aviation network even when SAF is not physically delivered to every aircraft.
Travis Cobb, EVP Global Operations and Aviation at DHL Express, said the agreement represents “a significant milestone” in the company’s sustainability plans. “By securing a reliable supply of SAF, we are not only reducing our carbon emissions—and those within our customers’ supply chains—but also setting a precedent for the logistics and air cargo industries in the U.S.,” he said.
Brian Mandell, EVP Marketing and Commercial at Phillips 66, said the partnership underscores the companies’ shared commitment to scaling the U.S. SAF market. “Together, we aim to drive progress toward sustainable solutions in the aviation sector,” he said.
The agreement forms part of DHL’s broader push to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Since 2021, the company has secured SAF partnerships in Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific, using the renewable fuel to help customers lower Scope 3 emissions through its GoGreen Plus service.
