WORCESTER—Worcester Regional Airport is joining the clean energy movement.
Massport just announced a new partnership with Broco Energy to begin fueling operations at Worcester Airport—and other key facilities—with 100% renewable diesel, a shift the agency says will help slash emissions across its system.
The move is part of a broader transition affecting major Massport sites including Logan International Airport, Hanscom Field, and Conley Terminal in South Boston. Worcester Regional Airport’s inclusion signals the agency’s intent to align its regional operations with the same climate-forward goals guiding its flagship facilities.
Renewable diesel, made from sustainable sources like vegetable oils and animal fats, burns cleaner than traditional petroleum diesel and can be used without modifying existing equipment. Massport’s partnership with Broco aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining operational efficiency.
“We are truly honored to partner with Massport on this vital initiative,” said Broco Energy president Robert Brown in a statement. Brown, a U.S. Navy veteran and Massachusetts fire captain, founded Broco in 2007. The company is now a key player in New England’s clean fuel sector.
Broco began working with Massport on a pilot program in early 2024 and has since made facility upgrades to handle renewable diesel blending and delivery at scale. The company cited its “unique fixed storage and blending capabilities” as central to ensuring a smooth rollout across Massport’s network.
For Worcester Airport—which Massport has been working to reposition as a more viable alternative to Boston Logan—this marks another step toward modernization. While the fuel tanks may be behind the scenes, the environmental shift aligns with statewide efforts to decarbonize public infrastructure and reduce the carbon footprint of transportation.
Massport said the partnership underscores its “dedication to a more sustainable future for its operations and the communities it serves.”
