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Exciting development in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (#SAF)!    Air New Zealand and LanzaJet have unveiled promising findings from our joint study on the feasibility of producing SAF and renewable diesel in New Zealand. The study highlights that using woody waste residues and low-value exported wood products as feedstocks can meet a quarter of New Zealand’s domestic aviation fuel needs, with a potential lifecycle emissions reduction of over 70% compared to fossil jet fuel. At the heart of this study is the CirculAir™ process, our joint solution with LanzaTech, which can convert nearly any source of waste carbon into ethanol and then into SAF.    Our new study reveals that SAF development in New Zealand not only enhances fuel security and supports the country’s emissions goals, but it also offers significant economic benefits, including the creation of regional jobs and contributing hundreds of millions of dollars to the economy.    Realizing this potential requires the right policy environment to attract needed investment. We’re committed to working with Air New Zealand and other stakeholders to build the necessary ecosystem for SAF production in Aotearoa. We look forward to continuing this important work and exploring additional feedstocks, like municipal solid waste, to further strengthen SAF production in the region.    Read more about our new study in the New Zealand Herald: https://lnkd.in/g8ZXp-g5 #sustainability #cleanenergy #circulareconomy #energysecurity #forestry #ethanol #aviation #NewZealand 

Reps. Brad Schneider (IL-10), Dan Kildee (MI-08), and Julia Brownley (CA-26) have introduced a new bill to expand the clean fuel production credit under Section 45Z, furthering the push to decarbonize aviation through sustainable fuels. LanzaJet CEO Jimmy Samartzis provided a statement applauding the leadership of Reps. Schneider, Kildee, and Brownley, emphasizing the importance of tax incentives in driving domestic investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (#SAF). “SAF is the single most important method to decarbonize aviation in the coming decades, and LanzaJet applauds the leadership of Representatives Schneider, Kildee, and Brownley in advancing SAF tax incentives that will catalyze domestic investment in this critical sector. As the original sponsors of the IRA’s SAF Blender’s Tax Credit via the Sustainable Skies Act, Reps Schneider, Kildee, and Brownley continue to lay the foundation for a vibrant U.S. SAF industry by providing for ten years of policy certainty for domestic SAF producers via this important bill. We look forward to continuing to work with Representatives Schneider, Kildee, and Brownley to develop policy proposals that will both extend and enhance the IRA’s short term SAF tax credits and enable achievement of the goals of the SAF Grand Challenge.”    Read Representative Schneider's press release here: https://lnkd.in/gbdYS6vw #sustainability #cleanfuel #aviation #IRA #45Z #SAFGrandChallenge 

Our UK and EU teams came together in London last week, highlighting our global expansion! As LanzaJet continues to grow across Europe and the UK, our team is working to advance critical projects like Speedbird, which will play a pivotal role in scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (#SAF) production in the region.    SAF is a global solution to a global challenge. To decarbonize aviation, we need collaboration across borders, industries, and governments. With ongoing projects in the UK, France, and beyond, our growing team is on the ground driving the energy transition forward by building the foundation for sustainable fuel production.    From policy advocacy to collaborating with partners, our growing presence in the UK and EU underscores our commitment to creating lasting solutions that address aviation’s climate impact.    Exciting times ahead for our UK and EU teams: Stephane Thion, Mohamed El Akroute, Sophia Haywood Ronnie Maddox, Richard Marsh, Daniel Bloch, Annie Mfula, Murad Yusuf, and David Wrigley.    #sustainability #climate #climatetech #cleanenergy #aviation #UK #Europe #SomedayIsNow 

🎉 Today, we’re celebrating our CEO Jimmy Samartzis on his birthday! 🎉   In just four years, Jimmy has built LanzaJet from the ground up, leading us to become a driving force in the Sustainable Aviation Fuel industry. His leadership, vision, and dedication inspire all of us as we work together to shape a cleaner future for aviation.    Thank you, Jimmy, for your unwavering commitment to LanzaJet’s mission and for guiding us with your bold vision. Here’s to many more successes ahead!    #climatetech #SAF #Chicago

Tune into the latest episode of Leaders On A Mission podcast with our CEO Jimmy Samartzis as he discusses the future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (#SAF) and LanzaJet’s role in transforming the aviation industry. Jimmy shares with host Simon Leich insights on the path to decarbonization and the steps needed to meet ambitious SAF production goals.     Key takeaways from the conversation include:    ▪ The U.S. goal to reach 3 billion gallons of SAF by 2030—a leap from last year’s 14 million gallons is going to take the entire ecosystem to come together.   ▪ How SAF production today is only 0.05% of global jet fuel demand, showcasing the growth needed for impactful change.   ▪ LanzaJet’s unique role in converting ethanol into SAF involves leveraging the market’s most versatile tech platform to create the world’s first non-oil derived SAF – competing against an 80-year-old fossil fuel industry.  ▪ The critical importance of resilient policy frameworks to support scaling SAF and the role of industry-wide collaboration in this journey.   ▪ LanzaJet’s focus on building an ecosystem that includes partnerships with global leaders, from tech firms to airlines.     Check out the full episode (link in the comments) for an in-depth look at the future of SAF and how LanzaJet is helping to pioneer a sustainable aviation industry.    #sustainability #climatetech #cleanenergy #renewables #aviation #SomedayIsNow 

Our Vice President, Government Affairs, Policy, and Sustainability Alex Menotti recently participated in the Clean Energy Ministerial at G20 Brasil 2024. Alex presented policy recommendations from the B20 Brasil’s Energy Transition and Climate Change Task Force, co-chaired by our CEO Jimmy Samartzis. The recommendations focused on mechanisms to leverage sustainable biomass and biofuels to address climate change, including: ▪ Establishing blending mandates to promote the use of sustainable fuels, including Sustainable Aviation Fuel (#SAF)  ▪ Implementing policies to promote global and diversified bioenergy supply chains   ▪ Setting up regulations and providing investments to scale new bioenergy applications like SAF    At LanzaJet, we recognize that tackling global energy and climate challenges requires coordinated efforts across borders and sectors. By focusing on solutions that de-risk the sustainable fuel industry, we aim to build a robust foundation for a future of cleaner energy, economic growth, and global security. #sustainability #energy #bioenergy #cleantech #circulareconomy #climate #B20 #G20 #Brazil #SomedayIsNow 

LanzaJet’s Vice President of Corporate Affairs & Marketing Meg Whitty joined a panel at Sustainable Aviation Futures North America Congress in Houston, where she highlighted the role North America plays in the global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (#SAF) ramp-up. Meg emphasized the importance of a strong SAF ecosystem, involving collaboration across producers, airlines, feedstock suppliers, and governments, to drive SAF production and adoption.    Joining Meg on the panel were industry leaders Haldane Dodd from Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), Hamza Mazloum 馬翰思 of Cathay Pacific, Henrik von Storch of DHL Express, and Matteo Mirolo from Breakthrough Energy , a key supporter of LanzaJet's mission, and moderator Shashank Nigam ✈ of SimpliFlying. Together, they explored the global SAF landscape, regional policies, and the critical alignment of the whole value chain that is needed for scaling SAF adoption worldwide.    A big thank you to our fellow panelists for their insights on the future of decarbonizing aviation. LanzaJet is proud to be part of the collective effort to build a more sustainable aviation industry.    #SAF #sustainability #energy #netzero #aviation #NorthAmerica #SomedayIsNow

Our CEO Jimmy Samartzis recently delivered a keynote address at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) World Sustainability Symposium in Miami. Speaking to an audience of aviation industry leaders and policymakers, Jimmy shared insights on enabling the transition of an 80-year-old fossil fuel industry to a future powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (#SAF). During his speech, he emphasized the need to continue progress towards de-risking a complex global ecosystem that requires leading edge technology to produce drop-in sustainable fuels, policy to enable the development of a new industry, investment with billions of dollars to build new infrastructure, demand to use sustainable fuels to achieve the industry’s ambitious target of net-zero emissions by 2050, and consumers (individuals and corporates) who are willing to pay a premium for cleaner fuels. LanzaJet believes in partnerships to de-risk the development of this emerging industry and strengthen the entire value chain. By utilizing innovative financing and blended capital, LanzaJet exemplifies how to de-risk technology and reduce the risk of stakeholders across the SAF ecosystem to develop SAF projects like our Freedom Pines Fuels biorefinery in Soperton, Georgia, the world’s first ethanol-to-SAF production plant. SAF plants are not just about addressing climate change – they often solve for other needs such as energy security, economic development, national security, and energy independence. The SAF industry has a long way to go to achieve its net zero ambition by 2050. Urgency is required today to continue to deploy capital and new technology to advance the market. Governments play a vital role in enabling this new market with supportive policy. We continue to see development of the voluntary markets which are proving helpful in these early days. The future of building this new industry and these global markets is bright – driven by commitment, partnership, and action. SAF is continuing to scale and we’re excited about the growth of LanzaJet and the ethanol-to-SAF pathway to contribute substantially to its growth. #sustainability #cleanenergy #energysecurity #economicdevelopment #aviation #Miami #IATA #WSS

We’re excited to share that LanzaJet has been named to MIT Technology Review’s “15 Climate Tech Companies to Watch” list. This recognition reflects our ongoing work to advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel (#SAF) and accelerate the aviation industry’s clean energy transition.     As part of this list, LanzaJet is highlighted alongside other companies that are making real progress in finding ways to combat climate change. Addressing how we collectively reduce our impact on the environment requires collaboration across industries, and it’s inspiring to see groundbreaking innovation happening in so many sectors. We are honored to be included in this group of forward-thinking businesses working to create a cleaner and more sustainable future.     Thank you to Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the MIT Technology Review for this recognition. Read more about the full list here: https://lnkd.in/gBV7BH_U    #sustainability #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatetech #netzero #aviation #innovation #MIT #TechnologyReview #SomedayIsNow 

A key milestone in the advancement of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (#SAF): the US Senate has launched its first-ever Sustainable Aviation Caucus, led by Sens. Jerry Moran, Tammy Duckworth, John Boozman, and Amy Klobuchar. This bipartisan effort aims to accelerate the adoption of SAF and drive innovation across the aviation sector.    At LanzaJet, we see government collaboration as critical to scaling SAF and ensuring a cleaner, more energy-secure future. The formation of this caucus represents an important step in shaping policy that supports the development of domestic SAF infrastructure, encourages investment in SAF technologies, and strengthens supply chains. By fostering stronger collaboration between legislators, industry leaders, and farmers, the caucus will help expand SAF production and create new markets for American agriculture.     This congressional initiative signals a clear commitment to building a sustainable future for aviation and rural economies alike. LanzaJet and The SAF Coalition look forward to working alongside the new caucus to advance solutions that decarbonize aviation and support the American economy.     Read more in a press release from The SAF Coalition here: https://lnkd.in/gVnQRw8V #sustainability #cleanenergy #energysecurity #agriculture #economicdevelopment #aviation #US #Senate