A Strategic Alliance for Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Haffner Energy, LanzaTech, and LanzaJet

Three leaders in energy innovation—Haffner Energy, LanzaTech, and LanzaJet—join forces to develop joint Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) projects, combining cutting-edge technologies and global expertise.

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In response to the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions in the aviation sector, Haffner Energy, LanzaTech, and LanzaJet have announced a strategic partnership to explore the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from biomass residues. These three companies, recognized for their expertise in clean technologies, are joining forces to develop projects covering the entire production chain.

Haffner Energy, a French company with over 30 years of experience, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and operating innovative solutions to convert various types of biomass, including agricultural and municipal waste, into clean fuels. Meanwhile, LanzaTech, based in the United States, transforms waste gases into ethanol, a key component for SAF production through the Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) process developed by LanzaJet.

Complementary Technologies Serving a Shared Ambition

This collaboration is built on the complementary technologies of the three partners. LanzaJet is a global leader in ATJ technology, a patented process that converts ethanol into SAF. This expertise, combined with LanzaTech’s carbon management solutions, offers robust opportunities to maximize the use of carbon waste as raw materials.

The CirculAir™ technology, a product of the partnership between LanzaJet and LanzaTech, fits perfectly into this approach. The solution integrates both companies’ capabilities to produce SAF from various raw materials, including biomass residues. Thanks to Haffner Energy’s contribution, which specializes in transforming a wide range of residues into syngas (synthetic gas), the scope for SAF production expands significantly.

Towards Commercial Production and Economic Impact

The partnership extends beyond technological innovation. The companies aim to develop commercial projects, including the construction of refineries capable of producing SAF on a large scale. Discussions are underway concerning technology licenses and investment opportunities.

Beyond fuel production, this partnership aims to generate significant economic benefits. According to Philippe Haffner, co-founder and CEO of Haffner Energy, “These projects will create well-paid jobs in rural areas and add value to agricultural and forestry waste.”

Dr. Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech and Chair of the Board at LanzaJet, adds: “This collaboration is not just about meeting the growing demand for SAF. It also aims to foster economic growth through advanced technologies while strengthening local economies through new industrial infrastructures.”

Addressing the Growing Demand for Sustainable Fuels

With the rapid expansion of the SAF market, the partners aim to align with global objectives for reducing emissions in the aviation sector. By leveraging the synergies between their respective technologies, Haffner Energy, LanzaTech, and LanzaJet hope to accelerate the energy transition and offer viable solutions that are both environmentally and economically sustainable.

This alliance marks a significant step in developing sustainable energy solutions tailored to the needs of a critical sector like aviation.

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