LanzaJet, KMG-Aero launch feasibility study for SAF site in Kazakhstan

Chicago-based sustainable aviation fuel producer LanzaJet said it is partnering with KazMunayGas-Aero and KazFoodProducts to conduct a feasibility study to explore the potential of developing the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The initiative will assess key technical and economic parameters to pave the way for a facility that brings sustainable fuels solutions to Central Asia.

“Expanding our SAF technology into new, high-potential regions is central to LanzaJet’s mission to decarbonize aviation worldwide and provide for new capabilities in energy security and energy independence,” said Jimmy Samartzis, CEO of LanzaJet.

“Our proven alcohol-to-jet process offers a scalable and commercially viable pathway for converting renewable ethanol into low-carbon intensity jet fuel. This feasibility study is a critical step in exploring how our technology can drive sustainable fuel production in Kazakhstan.”

Lanzajet said that the study will examine optimal plant locations, production capacities and integration strategies.

KazFoodProducts’ will contribute its expertise in bioethanol production and local feedstock processing.

“Working in partnership with one of the largest companies in Kazakhstan allows us to extend the reach of our SAF technology,” added Samartzis. “We are excited to help drive forward a project that not only supports the nation’s strategic economic and environmental objectives but also reinforces our commitment to pioneering solutions that transform the aviation fuel landscape.”

The study builds on the partnership between Lanzajet and KazMunayGas earlier agreement. The two firms signed an agreement in August last year to explore SAF production.