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EPISODE · Apr 4, 2026 · 26 MIN

This CEO Is Revolutionizing Aviation Fuel With Waste & Other Cutting Edge Methods - Chris Cooper, Chief Executive Officer XCF Global $SAFX

from Smart Money Circle · host Adam Sarhan

This CEO Is Revolutionizing Aviation Fuel With Waste & Other Cutting Edge MethodsGuest Chris Cooper, Chief Executive Officer XCF Global $SAFX Company XCF.GlobalAbout XCF GlobalXCF Global is one of the only publicly traded U.S. companies focused primarily on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to traditional jet fuel while remaining fully compatible with existing aircraft engines. We produce scalable, waste based SAF that is sourced entirely from domestic feedstocks. Our flagship Nevada facility has a permitted annual capacity of 38 million gallons, and we are actively developing additional U.S. sites along with a growing international platform. With modular, replicable infrastructure and secure feedstock access, we are building a SAF system designed for reliability, affordability, and energy security, especially important in today’s volatile global fuel markets.NASDAQ Ticker = SAFX GuestChris Cooper, Chief Executive Officer Chris Cooper leverages more than 25 years of experience in the global energy industry. As President of Neste U.S. (North America), he oversaw regional leadership for renewable products, following his tenure as Vice President, Americas, Renewable Aviation. As Head of Renewables Trading at BGN, Chris led global trading activities for renewable fuels, including SAF, renewable diesel, and biogenic feedstocks. Earlier in his career, he spent nearly two decades at Phillips 66 and Chevron, holding a range of leadership roles in commercial strategy, downstream operations, and business development. A professional pilot, Chris brings a unique perspective on the aviation sector, combining operational depth with an international view of energy transition, renewable fuels, and infrastructure innovation.

This CEO Is Revolutionizing Aviation Fuel With Waste & Other Cutting Edge MethodsGuest Chris Cooper, Chief Executive Officer XCF Global $SAFX Company XCF.GlobalAbout XCF GlobalXCF Global is one of the only publicly traded U.S. companies focused primarily on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to traditional jet fuel while remaining fully compatible with existing aircraft engines. We produce scalable, waste based SAF that is sourced entirely from domestic feedstocks. Our flagship Nevada facility has a permitted annual capacity of 38 million gallons, and we are actively developing additional U.S. sites along with a growing international platform. With modular, replicable infrastructure and secure feedstock access, we are building a SAF system designed for reliability, affordability, and energy security, especially important in today’s volatile global fuel markets.NASDAQ Ticker = SAFX GuestChris Cooper, Chief Executive Officer Chris Cooper leverages more than 25 years of experience in the global energy industry. As President of Neste U.S. (North America), he oversaw regional leadership for renewable products, following his tenure as Vice President, Americas, Renewable Aviation. As Head of Renewables Trading at BGN, Chris led global trading activities for renewable fuels, including SAF, renewable diesel, and biogenic feedstocks. Earlier in his career, he spent nearly two decades at Phillips 66 and Chevron, holding a range of leadership roles in commercial strategy, downstream operations, and business development. A professional pilot, Chris brings a unique perspective on the aviation sector, combining operational depth with an international view of energy transition, renewable fuels, and infrastructure innovation.

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