LanzaJet Strengthens Collaboration with Technip Energies to Accelerate the Global Deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Alliance Integrates the Companies’ Technologies and Leverages Combined Global Capabilities to Engineer, Develop, and Deliver Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Projects
CHICAGO, IL, September 19, 2023 — LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company and sustainable fuels producer, and Technip Energies today announced an agreement to strengthen their exclusive collaboration to support the global deployment of the LanzaJet® Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) Process technology. LanzaJet will continue to integrate the Technip Energies’ Hummingbird® Technology for converting ethanol to ethylene into the overall LanzaJet ATJ Process to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Importantly, this expanded alliance leverages the combined strengths of the companies to support customers through the engineering, development, and construction of projects resulting in a global capability to deploy this industry-leading SAF technology solution at pace.
“We’re preparing to deploy our LanzaJet ATJ Process worldwide, and this expanded alliance with Technip Energies enables us to do that with a global industry leader and the strongest combination of technologies that will allow aviation to decarbonize in the near- and long-term, and to tackle the climate problem head-on,” said Jimmy Samartzis, Chief Executive Officer of LanzaJet. “LanzaJet’s – and the world’s – first alcohol-to-jet biorefinery is scheduled to be completed this year, which already incorporates Technip Energies’ Hummingbird technology. This alliance allows us to accelerate engineering and project development efforts globally to meet the decarbonization challenge facing our global society today.”
The two companies have collaborated for years, most recently at LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels, which is scheduled for mechanical completion later this year. The SAF produced at LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels will significantly increase the amount of SAF produced in the United States – with 10 million gallons of sustainable fuels being produced annually in Soperton, GA. As a result of this expanded relationship, LanzaJet and Technip Energies will work together on announced LanzaJet projects in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, India, Australia, and New Zealand.
“As a leader in low carbon solutions, Technip Energies values its long-standing collaboration with LanzaJet and this expansion of the relationship will enable us to accelerate global decarbonization efforts within the aviation sector,” said Arnaud Pieton, Chief Executive Officer of Technip Energies. “The world’s governments and aviation industry are eager to integrate SAF into their operations and we need to ramp up the supply of SAF fast enough. By integrating our companies’ technologies and capabilities, we aim to speed up industrial deployment of this important solution .”
LanzaJet has announced projects using the LanzaJet ATJ Process to produce over 300 million gallons of SAF annually. LanzaJet supports goals established by governments, such as the US, United Kingdom, Japan, India, and the EU, as well as the aviation industry, to achieve net-zero by 2050. LanzaJet’s drop-in SAF is compatible with existing aircraft and infrastructure, but with a significantly smaller carbon footprint than conventional fossil jet fuel on a lifecycle basis. As the aviation industry accounts for up to 3% of global CO2 emissions, SAF produced using the LanzaJet ATJ Process can reduce greenhouse gas emissions upwards of 70% depending on the source of the ethanol, and can be carbon negative on a lifecycle basis with waste based sources of ethanol.
LanzaJet’s collaboration and alliance with Technip Energies will support the scaling of the SAF industry at a pace the world needs to decarbonize aviation - one of the hardest to abate sectors, but also one of the most critical for the continued growth of the world’s economies and protection of national security.
ABOUT LANZAJET
LanzaJet is a leading sustainable fuels technology company dedicated to accelerating the energy transition by embracing the circular economy. As a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technology provider and producer with patented alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) technology, LanzaJet is creating an opportunity for future generations by accelerating the deployment of SAF and other clean technologies critical to addressing the climate crisis and transforming the global economy. Further information is available at https://www.lanzajet.com/
ABOUT TECHNIP ENERGIES
Technip Energies is a leading Engineering & Technology company for the energy transition, with leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen and ethylene as well as growing market positions in blue and green hydrogen, sustainable chemistry and CO2 management. The company benefits from its robust project delivery model supported by extensive technology, products and services offering.
Operating in 34 countries, our 15,000 people are fully committed to bringing our client’s innovative projects to life, breaking boundaries to accelerate the energy transition for a better tomorrow.
Technip Energies is listed on Euronext Paris with American depositary receipts (“ADRs”). For further information: www.technipenergies.com.
LANZAJET JOINS THE AIR TRANSPORT ACTION GROUP, HELPING TO FOSTER THE GLOBAL AVIATION SECTOR'S CLIMATE AMBITION
LANZAJET JOINS THE AIR TRANSPORT ACTION GROUP, HELPING TO FOSTER THE GLOBAL AVIATION SECTOR'S CLIMATE AMBITION
Montreal, 12 July 2023 – LanzaJet, a leading sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer and technology company, has become the first new energy fuel provider to join the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), a global association representing commercial aviation’s commitment to working towards the sector-wide commitment to net-zero carbon by 2050.
Haldane Dodd, Executive Director of ATAG said that by joining the global association, LanzaJet will join forces with like-minded industry leaders, airlines, airports, and organizations to advocate for sustainable practices, promote collaboration, and support the development and implementation of sustainable aviation solutions.
“Our Waypoint 2050 analysis outlines the potential pathways to net-zero carbon for aviation; all rely heavily on a rapid transition away from fossil fuels and towards SAF. This may cost up to $1.45 trillion over the coming three decades and requires a collective effort from the aviation sector, governments, finance community and the new energy providers such as LanzaJet. This transition is a challenge, but also an opportunity and we will need all hands on deck. By joining ATAG, LanzaJet is also signaling the importance of this collective approach.”
“At LanzaJet, we’ve long believed in working with the airline industry directly to address urgent decarbonization goals and we see it as an imperative to support the Air Transport Action Group as it brings the industry together,” said Jimmy Samartzis, CEO of LanzaJet. “Decarbonizing air travel is critical to mitigating the impacts of climate change, and SAF is our best near-term opportunity to do that. Through our partnership with ATAG, we can continue to accelerate the adoption of sustainable aviation fuels worldwide. And we must accelerate this critical work now; we can’t wait for someday to make meaningful change.”
LanzaJet's technology converts ethanol derived from a variety of sustainable sources into SAF. This SAF has the potential to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by at least 70% compared to conventional jet fuel, providing a significant step towards achieving carbon neutrality in the aviation industry.
As an ATAG member, LanzaJet will actively engage in collaborative initiatives and participate in knowledge-sharing activities aimed at promoting sustainable practices. By contributing its expertise and innovative solutions, LanzaJet seeks to help shape the future of aviation and drive the industry towards more sustainable operations.
About LanzaJet
LanzaJet, Inc. is a leading sustainable fuels technology company dedicated to accelerating the energy transition by embracing the circular economy. As a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technology provider and producer with patented alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) technology, LanzaJet is creating better opportunities for future generations by accelerating the deployment of SAF and other clean technologies critical to addressing the climate crisis and transforming the global economy. Further information is available at www.lanzajet.com.
About the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG)
ATAG is a global association that brings together airlines, airports, aircraft and engine manufacturers, new energy companies and other industry stakeholders to promote sustainable aviation practices and drive aviation’s transition to a low-carbon future. By fostering collaboration, raising awareness and advocating for sustainable aviation solutions on a global scale, ATAG provides its members with a unique platform to share expertise and develop joint approaches, enabling governments, industry and civil society to work together to progress air transport’s sustainable development. For more information, please visit www.atag.org.
Airbus and LanzaJet to Collaborate on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
Memorandum of Understanding Between Aviation Leaders Aims to Advance LanzaJet SAF Production Facilities and Support Commercial Aviation Decarbonization Policy and Goals
CHICAGO, Il., June 22, 2023 – LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company and Airbus, a global leader in the aerospace, commercial aircraft, helicopter, defense, and space sectors, today announced they have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to address the needs of aviation through the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The agreement was signed by Jimmy Samartzis, CEO of LanzaJet and Julie Kitcher, EVP, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Airbus and announced during the Paris Air Show.
The MOU establishes a relationship between LanzaJet and Airbus to advance the building of SAF facilities which will use the LanzaJet Process™, a leading, proven, and proprietary Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technology. This agreement also aims to accelerate the certification and adoption of 100% drop-in SAF which would eliminate the use of fossil fuels without necessitating any changes to existing aircraft or infrastructure. The aviation industry is responsible for approximately 2-3% of global carbon dioxide emissions, and SAF has been identified by airlines, governments, and energy leaders as one of the most immediate solutions to decarbonize aviation, together with the renewal of the fleets by latest generation aircraft and better operations.
“SAF is the best near-term solution to reducing aviation emissions and this collaboration between LanzaJet and Airbus is an important step forward in the fight against climate change and enabling the global energy transition,” said Jimmy Samartzis, CEO of LanzaJet. “We look forward to continuing our work with Airbus and further grow our joint impact across the globe.”
LanzaJet’s proprietary ATJ technology uses low-carbon ethanol to create SAF that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70% percent compared to fossil fuels and can further decrease emissions with a suite of carbon reduction technologies. SAF produced through LanzaJet’s ATJ technology is an approved drop-in fuel compatible with existing aircraft and infrastructure.
“We are delighted to grow our partnership with LanzaJet, a leading company in the SAF production ecosystem. At Airbus we are committed to supporting SAF as a major lever in the reduction of CO2 emissions on the decarbonization roadmap," says Julie Kitcher, EVP, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Airbus. “With LanzaJet as a trusted partner, we can support the acceleration of the Alcohol-to-Jet SAF production pathway and at scale. This collaboration will also explore technological developments to enable Airbus aircraft to be capable of flying up to 100% SAF before the end of the decade."
The whole ecosystem is playing an essential role to ensure the increased uptake of SAF. Besides working on the technical aspects and concrete SAF projects, LanzaJet and Airbus will investigate business opportunities across the world with airlines and other stakeholders.
ABOUT LANZAJET
LanzaJet, Inc. is a leading sustainable fuels technology company dedicated to accelerating the energy transition by embracing the circular economy. As a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technology provider and producer with patented alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) technology, LanzaJet is creating better opportunities for future generations by accelerating the deployment of SAF and other clean technologies critical to addressing the climate crisis and transforming the global economy. Further information is available at https://www.lanzajet.com/.
ABOUT AIRBUS
Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide the most efficient and technologically advanced solutions in aerospace, defense, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers the most modern and fuel-efficient airliners. Airbus is also a European leader in defense and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.
LanzaJet and LanzaTech Selected by Air New Zealand and New Zealand Government to Undertake Study for Domestic Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in New Zealand
Companies to Undertake Feasibility Study and Establish Development Plan for Commercial SAF Production
DEERFIELD, Il., June 15, 2023 – LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company and sustainable fuels producer, LanzaTech Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: LNZA), an innovative carbon capture and utilization (“CCU”) company that transforms waste carbon into materials such as sustainable fuels, fabrics, packaging, and other products that people use in their daily lives, today announced they have been selected by Air New Zealand and the New Zealand Ministry for Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) to support the second stage of a study to determine commercial viability and sustainability of domestic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in New Zealand.
The study will explore the use of domestic New Zealand waste products to produce SAF, primarily focusing on forestry residue. LanzaTech will transform the waste raw materials into low-carbon ethanol through its commercially deployed gas fermentation technology, and LanzaJet will convert ethanol into SAF with its proven and scaled-up Alcohol-to-Jet technology.
“A sustainable fuels industry enables countries to gain energy independence with domestic production of fuels alongside infrastructure and economic development, while having a positive benefit on climate change – and that’s what we’re looking to enable in New Zealand,” said Jimmy Samartzis, Founding CEO of LanzaJet. “We are eager to begin working with Air New Zealand and the New Zealand Ministry for Business, Innovation, and Employment to demonstrate the feasibility of SAF production in New Zealand.”
LanzaTech, which was founded in Auckland, New Zealand, will be responsible for conducting a supply chain risk assessment while also evaluating the potential for using domestic waste to produce ethanol through gasification.
LanzaTech CEO Jennifer Holmgren said, “We must accelerate deployment of SAF facilities globally to create new jobs and deliver much needed volumes of sustainable fuels to a sector that has limited options today. We appreciate the leadership shown by Air New Zealand and the New Zealand government in enabling a future where domestic wastes and residues can be meaningfully repurposed, enabling energy security and regional growth opportunities.”
LanzaTech and Lanzajet have selected Z Energy, a wholly owned subsidery of Ampol Group and New Zealand’s largest fuel retailer, to support the study’s second stage by evaluating the end-to-end supply chain, including feedstock options and the economic impact to the regions.
Z Energy’s CEO Lindis Jones said, “While there is no silver bullet in this energy transition, it’s clear SAF will play a critical role in reducing the aviation sector’s emissions. Z is looking forward to being a valuable partner alongside LanzaJet and LanzaTech by leveraging its local supply chain expertise, its previous experience supplying biofuels to customers including Air New Zealand, and the expertise of the wider Ampol Group.”
Air New Zealand, the nation’s national carrier, and the New Zealand Government are investing to support this study, following a yearlong request for proposal (RFP) process to understand which technologies are available globally and evaluate how they can be tailored to the New Zealand context.
The study supports Air New Zealand’s broader ambitions to decarbonize and achieve net zero emissions by 2050. In order to prove viability for a commercial-level SAF production facility, partners must demonstrate technical, economic, supply chain, and environmental solutions.
After completion of this study, which is expected by midyear of 2024, a decision will be made on proceeding with the next stages of the project, including further development and engineering work.
ABOUT LANZAJET
LanzaJet is a leading sustainable fuels technology company dedicated to accelerating the energy transition by embracing the circular economy. As a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technology provider and producer with patented alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) technology, LanzaJet is creating an opportunity for future generations by accelerating the deployment of SAF and other clean technologies critical to addressing the climate crisis and transforming the global economy. Further information is available at https://www.lanzajet.com/.
ABOUT LANZATECH
Headquartered in Skokie, IL, LanzaTech Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: LNZA) captures waste carbon and transforms it into materials such as sustainable fuels, fabrics, packaging, and other products. Using a variety of waste feedstocks, LanzaTech’s technology platform is contributing to a future where consumers are not dependent on virgin fossil feedstocks for everything in their daily lives. LanzaTech’s goal is to challenge and change the way the world uses carbon, enabling a new circular carbon economy where carbon is reused rather than wasted, skies and oceans are kept clean, and pollution becomes a thing of the past. For more information about LanzaTech visit https://lanzatech.com.
LanzaJet Celebrates Third Anniversary of Operations as it Readies to Open World's First Plant of its Kind This Year
Company Reflects on 13 Years of Technology Development and Scale-up, and its Progress Toward Commercialization of Alcohol-to-Jet Technology; Widespread Adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
DEERFIELD, Il., June 1, 2023 – LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company and sustainable fuels producer, celebrated its third anniversary of operations since being founded May 28, 2020, with a mission to accelerate the global energy transition through leading alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) technology and production of drop-in, low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). LanzaJet was successfully spun-out of LanzaTech following a decade of research, development, and scale-up in partnership with the Pacific Northwest National Lab (PNNL), a U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory.
“LanzaJet was founded to act with urgency in reducing aviation emissions to help tackle the global climate crisis,” said Jimmy Samartzis, Founding CEO of LanzaJet. “Three years later, this company has made tangible inroads around the world and is months away from true history with the opening of LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels in Soperton, Georgia. As I reflect on our third anniversary, I’m grateful for the determination and commitment of our employees, partners, and the law- and policymakers who have played a pivotal role in the growth of this industry over the past few years. and know our accomplishments together will have a tangible impact on our planet for generations to come.”
Congressman Brad Schneider (IL – 10th District), whose congressional district includes LanzaJet’s global headquarters said of the company and the industry, “I remain impressed by the progress LanzaJet has made all over the world in only three years,” said Congressman Brad Schneider (IL – 10th District). “SAF has been identified by airlines, governments, and energy leaders as the clearest and most immediate solution to decarbonizing aviation. I will always support forward-thinking innovators like LanzaJet who share my commitment to pursuing a more sustainable future, and I look forward to following their journey for many years to come.”
Over the past three years, LanzaJet has made historic progress in reducing aviation emissions throughout the world. LanzaJet’s Freedom Pines Fuels, the world’s first ATJ production facility, will open later this year and significantly increase the amount of SAF in the United States – with 10 million gallons of sustainable fuels being produced annually in Soperton, GA. This first-of-its-kind project was made possible through investment and support from the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, Breakthrough Energy, LanzaTech, Mitsui & Co., Suncor Energy, Shell, British Airways, and All Nippon Airways (ANA).
LanzaJet’s global footprint also includes partnership milestones in India, Australia, Europe, and the United Kingdom. In India, LanzaJet is collaborating with Indian Oil Corporation to develop the country’s first alcohol-to-jet SAF plant as a joint venture. In Australia, LanzaJet is deploying its ATJ technology for a SAF production facility supported by the Queensland Government, Qantas, and Airbus as part of the Australian SAF Partnership. Finally, in the United Kingdom, LanzaJet has pursued innovative projects such as Project Speedbird, a partnership with British Airways to produce SAF from woody waste and agricultural residues in the United Kingdom. Further, LanzaJet has set a goal of producing 1B gallons of sustainable aviation fuel in the by 2030 and is on pace to achieve that milestone.
As part of the anniversary celebration, LanzaJet held employee gatherings at the company’s metropolitan Chicago corporate headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois as well as at LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels in Soperton, Georgia.
Since being founded in 2020, LanzaJet has established a footprint in the US, United Kingdom, the European Union, India, and Australia, and continues to expand in order to meet the aviation industry’s demand for SAF. To accommodate this fast-paced growth, LanzaJet is undertaking a major office expansion that will expand its global headquarters in the Chicago metropolitan area.
ABOUT LANZAJET
LanzaJet is a leading sustainable fuels technology company dedicated to accelerating the energy transition by embracing the circular economy. As a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technology provider and producer with patented alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) technology, LanzaJet is creating an opportunity for future generations by accelerating the deployment of SAF and other clean technologies critical to addressing the climate crisis and transforming the global economy. Further information is available at https://www.lanzajet.com/
LanzaJet Achieves Next Major Milestone with Innovative Sustainable Fuels Production Technology Fully Constructed at its Freedom Pines Fuels Facility
Build Out of Plant Infrastructure Underway at World’s First Alcohol-to-Jet SAF Commercial Production Facility; Plant Slated to be Complete in 2023
SOPERTON, Ga., April 20, 2023 — LanzaJet, Inc, a leading sustainable fuels technology company and sustainable fuels producer, today announced completion of its next construction milestone for the world’s first alcohol-to-jet sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) commercial production plant. Earlier this month, LanzaJet and its construction partner, Thompson Construction Group, set the final modules of the fully erected 10+ story biorefinery that will be the core of the site’s technology and unique design.
The remaining build of LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels in Soperton, Georgia will take place throughout this year, with completion and commissioning planned for late 2023.
“It’s breathtaking viewing our biorefinery – the world’s first – to be fully erected and complete. It’s another historic moment with the culmination of innovation and partnership at its core. Completing the modular construction of the facility is a major milestone as we track toward coming online later this year,” said Jimmy Samartzis, LanzaJet CEO. “The project is fully funded, all long-lead equipment is arriving on site and on schedule, US EPA Renewable Fuel Standard pathway is secured, and sustainable fuel offtake agreements are in place to cover 100% of the fuels produced for the next 10 years.”
The construction of the LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels plant has been the product of a partnership between LanzaJet, Thompson Construction Group, and Zachry Sustainability Solutions (a Zachry Group company). LanzaJet’s relationship with Thompson and Zachry dates to the start of construction at Freedom Pines Fuels in August of 2022, and both partners have heavily influenced the design, engineering, and construction involved with this historic project that will significantly increase the amount of current SAF production in the United States.
“We wouldn’t be here without partners at all levels who are helping us build a new sustainable fuels industry,” said Samartzis. “Thompson and Zachry have been valued partners of LanzaJet and I’m confident in our collective ability to bring this project over the finish line and begin decarbonizing aviation at the pace our planet needs.”
“LanzaJet’s decision to engage all the technical, operations, construction, and maintenance stakeholders early in the project delivery process has paved the way for an efficient, safe and cost-effective installation,” said Bill Bryant, Vice President of Capital Projects at Thompson. “With the modular portion of the project complete, our current focus is to complete the balance of plant installation and facilitate the turnover and commissioning process.“
The novel sustainable fuels production pathway at LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels was originally engineered by LanzaTech, Inc. (LNZA) with support from Technip Energies, leveraging their Hummingbird® ethanol to ethylene technology, and built through a scalable modular construction approach led by market leader Zeton Inc., before its erection at the Soperton site. LanzaJet, Thompson and Zachry are now collaborating to ensure the facility is prepared to begin production of 10 million gallons of SAF and renewable diesel per year using a range of sustainable, low carbon intensity ethanol, including from waste-based feedstocks.
“Our engineering team is collaboratively working with LanzaJet and Thompson to support construction activities and we look forward to continuing to be an integrated partner to bring this project to market. We are proud to work with LanzaJet and be on the ground floor of the dynamic sustainable aviation market and this first-of-its-kind plant.” Muneer Bachh, Senior Vice President, Zachry Engineering.
Located in Treutlen County and less than 100 miles from Savannah, the Soperton plant will create 125 direct jobs over the construction phase of the process, and approximately 30 direct and 25-50 indirect jobs during ongoing operations, and generate $5 million annually in estimated wages and benefits for the local economy.
ABOUT LANZAJET
LanzaJet is a leading sustainable fuels technology company dedicated to accelerating the energy transition by embracing the circular economy. As a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technology provider and producer with patented LanzaJet™ alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) technology, LanzaJet is creating an opportunity for future generations by accelerating the deployment of SAF and other clean technologies critical to addressing the climate crisis and transforming the global economy. Further information is available at https://www.lanzajet.com/
ABOUT THOMPSON CONSTRUCTION GROUP
Thompson Construction Group provides innovative, practical and high-quality construction and maintenance services to industrial, commercial and government clients. Over the past 36 years, Thompson has developed a reputation for world class safety, reliable scheduling, cost predictability and overall project accountability. We take pride in being a contractor who is “not hard to guard”.
ABOUT ZACHRY GROUP
Zachry Group is North America’s pacesetter in turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround, and fabrication services to the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. We work with customers to plan, build, and renew their most critical facilities, so they can achieve their immediate and long-term goals, all at the highest safety standards. Since 1924, we have been a purpose-driven organization, united by a shared set of values and the desire to deliver the very best outcome for our customers. Visit www.zachrygroup.com for more information.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Readies To Take Flight In Australia
Jet Zero Australia Partners with LanzaJet to Deploy its Leading Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) Technology with Funding and Support by Qantas Group, Airbus, and Queensland Government to Progress Towards Australia’s First ATJ Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Plant
QUEENSLAND, March 30, 2023 — LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company and sustainable fuels producer, today announced it is collaborating with Jet Zero Australia to start project development to progress towards the deployment of its leading LanzaJet Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technology for a sustainable aviation fuel production plant in Queensland. The plant, which could be Australia’s first ATJ sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility, is supported by the Queensland Government, Qantas, and Airbus as part of the Australian SAF Partnership.
SAF has been identified by airlines, governments, and energy leaders as the clearest and most immediate solution to decarbonizing aviation, which amounts to approximately 3% of global carbon dioxide emissions, with Australia being the second-biggest emitter of carbon per capita on domestic air travel. LanzaJet’s leading and proprietary technology, which has been developed and scaled for over a decade, produces drop-in, low-carbon intensity sustainable aviation fuel from ethanol for airlines to utilize without any aircraft or aviation infrastructure modifications.
“As exciting as it is for LanzaJet to deploy its alcohol-to-jet technology to decarbonize aviation in Australia, it is equally gratifying to know its impact in developing the domestic agricultural industry, providing a path for energy security, and enhancing the country’s national security posture and greater fuel independence,” said Jimmy Samartzis, CEO of LanzaJet. “We have enjoyed the privilege of partnering with public and private sector leaders around the world to fight climate change and enable the global energy transition, and this is an important step forward in Australia. All parties involved in Jet Zero Australia and the Australian SAF Partnership, from global aviation leaders in Qantas Group and Airbus to the Queensland Government are serious in their commitment to scaling SAF production at the urgency our planet needs. LanzaJet looks forward to seeing the impact this project has on Australia’s domestic biofuels industry as well as the larger global impact.”
The SAF produced in Queensland will grow the supply for the Australian domestic market, including the nation’s flag carrier, Qantas Group, which has committed to using 10% SAF in its overall fuel consumption by 2030 and achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Qantas is currently using SAF sourced overseas to power commercial flights out of London and expects to add San Francisco and Los Angeles in 2025.
“This is a first but significant step towards turning agricultural and sugarcane byproducts into aviation fuel to power flights around Australia,” said Andrew Parker, Chief Sustainability Officer for Qantas Group. “SAF is a drop-in solution that we can use with current technologies and it’s critical to the decarbonisation of the aviation industry.”
As part of their US$200 million investment in Australian SAF development, Qantas Group and aerospace giant Airbus will jointly invest a total of AUD$2 million in early-stage project capital, with the Queensland Government and additional private investment from Australian and international institutions supporting the total capital raise of AUD$6 million. The project’s partners will conduct a feasibility study and early-stage project development in Queensland.
“Ensuring a sustainable future for our industry is a priority for Airbus, working with partners across the world and from all sectors,” said Julie Kitcher, Airbus Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability. “There is a growing positive momentum around SAF, and it is now time to move from commitments to concrete actions. The selection of the first investment under our joint partnership with Qantas is an example of such action, with the potential to deliver SAF locally in Australia and to be a model for other locations around the world."
This plant will jumpstart the country’s commitment to clean aviation and ensure the entire process of SAF production takes place within Australia, from feedstock sourcing to fuel production. Currently, Australia exports large volumes of SAF feedstock to produce biofuels in other countries.
Ed Mason, CEO of JetZero stated, “We are excited to have strong investment support and to have executed a Heads of Agreement between Qantas and LanzaJet to complete feasibility studies to build Australia’s first Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) SAF plant. LanzaJet is undoubtably one of the world leaders in commercialising ATJ SAF technology with mechanical completion on their Freedom Pines Project in Georgia, USA, later this year, and we are excited to work with them to help Australian businesses and government drive real reductions in aviation emissions.”
The Queensland project is projected to be the country’s first sustainable aviation fuels plant. Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles said this project would be a game-changer for Queensland, and the state’s economic future. “With our rich supply of feedstock, Queensland is in the perfect position to capitalise on the global shift to green jet fuels and become the leader of a local SAF industry,” Mr. Miles said. “It’s exciting to think Queensland could be producing the millions of litres of SAF needed to power flights across Australia and around the globe, creating more regional jobs in the process. “This is another signal to the world that Queensland is ready for take-off as a clean energy powerhouse.”
Construction on the Queensland plant is expected to begin in 2024. Once operational, the plant will produce up to 100 million litres of SAF annually from agricultural by-products such as sugarcane.
ABOUT LANZAJET
LanzaJet is a leading sustainable fuels technology company dedicated to accelerating the energy transition by embracing the circular economy. As a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technology provider and producer with patented alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) technology, LanzaJet is creating an opportunity for future generations by accelerating the deployment of SAF and other clean technologies critical to addressing the climate crisis and transforming the global economy. Further information is available at https://www.lanzajet.com/
ABOUT QANTAS GROUP
Qantas was founded in regional Queensland in 1920 and has been serving communities for more than 100 years. The Qantas Group has grown into a diverse global aviation business with more than 300 aircraft in its fleet. The Qantas Group was the second airline in the world to commit to net zero emissions by 2050, and through its Climate Action Plan, has also set ambitious interim 2030 targets for sustainable aviation fuel, carbon emissions, fuel efficiency and waste reduction.
ABOUT AIRBUS
Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.
ABOUT JET ZERO AUSTRALIA
Jet Zero Australia is a leading-edge Australian bioenergy company established to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), and driven by our determination to build a better Australia today. Our vision is to be at the forefront of the emission reduction revolution, with plans progressing to develop Australia’s first Alcohol to Jet Fuel (ATJ) facility, taking surplus ethanol production from agricultural and sugarcane byproducts, and converting it to SAF via a plant to be built in Queensland. Discover more at https://www.jetzero.com.au
Indian Oil Signs MOU With LanzaJet on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
BENGALURU, India, Feb. 8, 2023 — Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IndianOil), India’s leading Energy major today entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company and sustainable fuels producer to explore the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in India. This partnership will strengthen India’s transition to cleaner fuels and help achieve the country’s carbon reduction goal. The agreement was signed by Mr. Santanu Gupta, Executive Director (Alternate Energy & Sustainable Development) and Mr. Jimmy Samartzis, CEO LanzaJet during India Energy Week in Bengaluru, India in presence of Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Honorable Minister P&NG and H&UA, Shri Shrikant Madhav Vaidya, Chairman, IndianOil and senior officials from IndianOil and LanzaJet.
During the MoU signing ceremony, Chairman, IndianOil said, “IndianOil is the leader in India’s aviation fuel segment and as we move forward on the path to achieve net-zero operational emissions by 2046, we aim to enhance our basket of lower carbon fuels and this partnership will be another step in this direction which would accelerate India’s commitment to become Net Zero by 2070. Creating an ecosystem of SAF in India will help accelerate the energy transition and this would ensure our leadership position in the sustainable fuel segment as well”.
IndianOil is India’s flagship national oil company working in across the hydrocarbon value chain, i.e., refining, pipeline transportation, production of crude oil and gas, gas marketing, and alternative energy sources. As a rapidly developing country, India’s energy transition will play a pivotal role in global energy markets. IndianOil is adopting mitigation efforts such as sustainable fuel alternatives to further advance the country’s ambitious clean energy goals.
LanzaJet is a leading sustainable fuels technology company dedicated to accelerating the energy transition by embracing the circular economy.
“As one of the largest population centers in the world experiencing rapid growth of energy consumption and travel, India is a critically important market as our world grapples with energy security, climate change, and economic growth challenges,” said Jimmy Samartzis, LanzaJet CEO. “Our partnership with Indian Oil Corporation is key to decarbonizing the aviation industry by enabling this region of the world to have increased access to sustainable fuel alternatives through our alcohol-to-jet technology using Indian waste and ethanol sources.”
The MOU between LanzaJet and IndianOil establishes a partnership to pursue large capacity SAF production in India using LanzaJet’s leading and proven Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technology. The partnership will allow increased access and adoption of sustainable fuels in India by activating new technology to expand emission mitigation efforts. LanzaJet and IndianOil are working towards strategically expanding the partnership with a Joint Venture (JV) in India to deploy the LanzaJet ATJ technology.
LanzaJet Commends Governor Pritzker and Illinois Legislators on the Passage and Signing of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Purchase Credit
New Purchase Credit Will Expand SAF Adoption and Deployment in Illinois
Chicago, IL, February 6, 2023 — LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company and sustainable fuels producer, applauds the passage of and today’s subsequent signing by Governor JB Pritzker of Senate Bill 2951, the Invest in Illinois Act, which includes a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) purchase credit and will position Illinois at the forefront of sustainable aviation fuel production and use.
“The passage of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Purchase Credit positions Illinois as a leader in the energy transition,” said LanzaJet CEO Jimmy Samartzis. “These types of incentives accelerate the development of this new industry as we work hard to decarbonize the transportation sector. LanzaJet is excited to play a role in bringing SAF to new consumers across Illinois, and we encourage other states to support the sustainable fuels industry with similar measures and help meet the nation’s climate change goals.”
The legislation creates a $1.50/gallon tax credit for SAF sold to or used by an aircraft in Illinois until January 1, 2033. To qualify for the credit, the fuel must have at least a 50% lifecycle reduction in carbon emissions. The credit applies to any SAF used in Illinois but is not exclusive to SAF produced in Illinois.
Illinois requires that all credits for SAF used before June 1, 2028, must be derived from biomass resources, waste streams, renewable energy sources, or gaseous carbon oxides.
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Purchase Credit comes just months after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in August 2022 which includes a performance based SAF tax credit of up to $1.75/gallon for SAF to achieve a 100% lifecycle reduction.
This legislation is a significant milestone for the domestic sustainable fuels industry. Paired with the SAF incentives passed as part of the IRA legislation, sustainable fuel alternatives are more accessible now than ever before in the United States. LanzaJet continues to execute its plans to support the United States with up to 1 billion gallons of SAF developed using its technology by 2030.
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LanzaJet is a leading sustainable fuels technology company dedicated to accelerating the energy transition by embracing the circular economy. As a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technology provider and producer with patented alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) technology, LanzaJet is creating an opportunity for future generations by accelerating the deployment of SAF and other clean technologies critical to addressing the climate crisis and transforming the global economy. Further information is available at https://www.lanzajet.com/
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LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels Receives EPA Fuel Pathway Approval
Milestone for Soperton, GA Facility Marks First-Ever EPA Approval for Ethanol as a Feedstock for Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
SOPERTON, Ga., Jan. 18, 2023 — LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company and sustainable fuels producer, recently received approval from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to generate D4 biomass-based diesel renewable identification numbers (RINs) for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel produced from sugarcane ethanol at LanzaJet’s Freedom Pines Fuels facility in Soperton, Georgia.
This regulatory milestone marks the first time in which ethanol has been approved by the EPA as a feedstock to produce another fuel under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program – and the first-ever EPA pathway approval for a biointermediate feedstock.
“LanzaJet is grateful for the EPA’s historic decision to approve sugarcane ethanol as a fuel pathway for our LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels facility,” said Jimmy Samartzis, LanzaJet CEO. “This is the first step in our EPA approval process as we plan to seek further approvals for additional sources of ethanol, including novel waste feedstocks. This is a critical milestone for the SAF industry and demonstrates that governments and regulators are aligned with our shared mission of reducing aviation emissions with the urgency our planet requires.”
The EPA’s fuel pathway approval allows LanzaJet to move forward with its plans to produce 10 million gallons of SAF and renewable diesel per year from ethanol, using a range of sustainable, low carbon intensity ethanol, including from waste-based feedstocks. LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels, which will open later this year, will nearly double the amount of current SAF production in the United States.
“We appreciate EPA’s diligent work on this novel pathway. The alcohol-to-jet pathway is not only critical to achieve the Administration’s goal of 3 billion gallons of SAF production by 2030, it will also create a new market for ethanol and provide significant benefits to the RFS program as a whole,” said Alex Menotti, Vice President of Government Affairs, Policy and Sustainability at LanzaJet.
According to the EPA’s calculations, LanzaJet’s SAF and renewable diesel production at Freedom Pines Fuels will achieve a greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction of 54 to 66 percent when compared to a fossil diesel baseline. The approved pathway applies to renewable jet fuel and renewable diesel produced from undenatured ethanol through a process of dehydration, oligomerization, and hydrotreating
In December 2022, LanzaJet celebrated a major construction milestone at Freedom Pines Fuels and was joined at the event by government representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the US Department of Energy (DOE), and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) as well as representatives from the State of Georgia and local and county officials.
Located in Treutlen County and less than 100 miles from Savannah, the Soperton plant will create 125 direct jobs over the construction phase of the process, and 31 direct and 25-50 indirect jobs during ongoing operations and generate significant economic benefit to the local economy.
ABOUT LANZAJET
LanzaJet is a leading sustainable fuels technology company dedicated to accelerating the energy transition by embracing the circular economy. As a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technology provider and producer with patented alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) technology, LanzaJet is creating an opportunity for future generations by accelerating the deployment of SAF and other clean technologies critical to addressing the climate crisis and transforming the global economy. Further information is available at https://www.lanzajet.com/
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