- Senator Jon Ossoff secured over $3.3 million in federal grants to support Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) projects in Georgia, which will enhance energy security and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- LanzaJet received $3.1 million to expand its Soperton, Georgia facility, boosting SAF production and supporting local agriculture using feedstocks and ethanol.
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport obtained $240,000 to improve infrastructure and supply chains for SAF deployment, reinforcing its role as a leader in aviation sustainability.
Senator Jon Ossoff announced over $3.3 million in federal grants to support Georgia’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) projects. The funds will strengthen energy security and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
LanzaJet, a key SAF producer, secured $3,096,047 to expand its new facility in Soperton, Georgia. The company plans to install storage tanks at the site, which will help produce hundreds of thousands of gallons of SAF each year. LanzaJet CEO Jimmy Samartzis welcomed the support, emphasising the crucial role federal backing plays in transforming the aviation industry.
He highlighted SAF as aviation’s best chance to decarbonise and noted LanzaJet’s Soperton plant as the world’s only ethanol-to-SAF facility.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest airport, received $240,000. The grant will enhance regional supply chains and infrastructure for SAF deployment. Interim General Manager Jan Lennon expressed gratitude, stating that the funds will help the airport maintain its aviation technology and sustainability leadership.
Senator Ossoff praised LanzaJet and Atlanta’s efforts, stating that these grants will advance sustainable aviation. He envisions Georgia leading the nation in clean energy technology. Ossoff also mentioned his bipartisan Hydrogen Aviation Strategy Act, which became law earlier this year, promoting hydrogen energy for aviation.
LanzaJet’s facility in Soperton will significantly impact SAF production and the decarbonisation of aviation. The new storage tanks will increase SAF output and support local farmers using feedstocks and ethanol from across America. This integration of agriculture and aviation highlights the broader benefits of SAF technology.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport plans to use its grant to further its sustainability goals. The funds will strengthen the airport’s infrastructure for SAF, supporting its role as a leader in aviation and sustainability.
Senator Ossoff emphasised the importance of these grants in advancing energy security and innovation in Georgia. He commended LanzaJet and the City of Atlanta for their forward-thinking approaches to aviation fuel. Ossoff envisions Georgia setting the standard in renewable energy technology, with these grants marking a crucial step in that direction.
The funding reflects a broader commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing new aviation technologies. LanzaJet and Hartsfield-Jackson Airport will play critical roles in this transformation, aligning their efforts with federal goals to promote sustainability and innovation in aviation.
These grants represent a significant investment in Georgia’s energy future. They will drive progress in developing sustainable aviation fuel, benefiting the state and the nation. With federal support, Georgia will lead the clean energy transition, paving the way for a more sustainable aviation industry.