LanzaJet, Inc, a leader in advanced fuel technologies and sustainable fuel production, has been awarded the Accelerating Decarbonization accolade in the Technologies of Change category at the Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards 2025. The award was presented at the Global Energy Transition Summit held in New York.
This prestigious recognition honors LanzaJet’s innovative Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technology, which transforms low-carbon ethanol into certified, drop-in SAF. The scalable and commercially viable technology provides an immediate and effective solution for decarbonizing the aviation sector, which has been challenging to address in terms of carbon reduction.
“We are truly honored to receive this award from Reuters, as it underscores the importance of innovation in tackling the world’s most pressing climate challenges,” said Jimmy Samartzis, CEO of LanzaJet. “Aviation requires real, scalable solutions right now, not in the distant future. Our ATJ technology is specifically designed for this purpose, and this award is a testament to the dedication of our team and partners working globally to make SAF a central element of the worldwide energy transition.”
LanzaJet’s ATJ technology is a key enabler in helping the aviation industry meet its target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The technology is already in operation at the LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels facility in Soperton, Georgia—the world’s first commercial ethanol-to-SAF plant—and is being rolled out with partners across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
The Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards celebrate individuals and organizations driving impactful, scalable solutions to fast-track the global shift toward low-carbon energy systems. The Accelerating Decarbonization award specifically acknowledges technologies with a proven ability to reduce CO₂ emissions and demonstrate commercial scalability.
LanzaJet is a pioneering company in the alternative fuels space, specializing in patented ethanol-based Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technology. The company is advancing the development and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other vital alternative fuels to support the transformation of the global energy landscape. Recently named one of TIME100’s Most Influential Companies for 2024 and recognized as a Rising Star Company of the Year by S&P Global, LanzaJet continues to push the boundaries of sustainable fuel innovation.
