Flint Hills Resources
Coverage of Flint Hills Resources in the Nexus archive.
- How Minnesota aims to become a global hub for sustainable aviation fuel
Minnesota aims to become a global hub for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a new blending facility at Flint Hills Resources’ Pine Bend Refinery, which will mix biofuels with traditional jet fuel. A coalition of companies, nonprofits, and state agencies, including Delta Air Lines and Greater MSP, supports the initiative to address aviation emissions, though challenges remain due to limited U.S. SAF production.
- Experts unclear about the future of gas prices
Minnesota gas prices have fallen to $3.87 per gallon, down 50 cents from a month ago, but remain nearly a dollar higher than a year ago. Experts, including AAA and oil analyst Bob McNally, note uncertainty about future price stability due to ongoing disruptions in the global oil market.