Rentech's Rialto facility to produce fuel for eight major airlines at LAX

Rentech Inc. has signed a multi-year agreement to supply eight airlines with up to 1.5 million gallons per year of renewable synthetic diesel for ground service equipment operations at Los Angeles International Airport.  The service will begin in late 2012, when the Rialto plant that will produce the fuel goes into service.  According to a company news release, the initial purchasers under the agreement with Aircraft Service International Group are Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, UPS Airlines and US Airways.  Additional airline purchasers also can be added under the agreement.  Rentech is developing a commercial-scale facility in Rialto to produce renewable electric power and clean diesel.