Texas Refinery Seeks Tax Breaks for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
Published Date: 7/1/2025
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Valero’s affiliate, The Premcor Refining Group, wants to start making sustainable aviation fuel at their Port Arthur, Texas site under special Foreign-Trade Zone rules. This means they could save on import taxes for this eco-friendly fuel, helping boost green energy production. Public comments are open until August 11, 2025, so folks have a chance to weigh in before it’s official.
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