Air New Zealand and LanzaJet study shows possibility for using wood waste for SAF

In New Zealand, Air New Zealand, in collaboration with LanzaJet, has announced promising initial findings from a joint feasibility study investigating the use of woody waste and low-value wood products to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in New Zealand.

Unveiled with support from the New Zealand Government, Scion, Z Energy, and WoodBeca, this project could set a new benchmark in aviation sustainability by tapping into New Zealand’s renewable resources to locally produce an alternative to fossil-based jet fuel. The study’s results highlight the potential for SAF production to meet up to 25% of New Zealand’s domestic aviation fuel demand, fostering economic growth, job creation, and enhanced fuel resilience.