Following a joint feasibility study, LanzaJet and KMG have progressed to the Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) phase. This stage will fina lize technical and economic plans for constructing the SAF production facility, ensuring readiness for implementation.
Jimmy Samartzis, CEO of LanzaJet, stated: “Kazakhstan is the type of market that creates incredible potential across industries – agriculture, logistics, oil and gas, and aviation. Our collaboration at LanzaJet with KMG sets in motion regional leadership to advance lower carbon flight and decarbonization of aviation, economic development for the country, and energy security for the region .”
Askhat Khassenov, representing KMG, said: “This collaboration represents a significant contribution to strengthening bilateral cooperation and will support our low-carbon development goals and the deployment of cutting-edge technologies. Overall, the project will positively impact the development of the biofuels market, improve the environmental performance of the aviation sector, and enhanc e Kazakhstan’s transit potential.”
The project’s next phase began immediately after the agreement’s signing, with the facility designed to meet Kazakhstan’s projected SAF demand of 70,000 tonnes annually by 2030. The initiative aligns with efforts to reduce carbon emissions in aviation while fostering economic growth and energy security in the region.
By leveraging LanzaJet’s ATJ technology, the partnership aims to produce sustain able aviation fuel efficiently, supporting Kazakhstan’s ambition to become a leader in the biofuels market. The project is expected to enhance regional connectivity and contribute to global sustainability goals by providing cleaner fuel altern atives for aviation.
This collaboration underscores the commitment of both LanzaJet and KMG to innovate within th e energy sector, promoting environmentally friendly solutions and strengthening Kazakhstan’s role in sustainable aviation fuel production.
