LanzaJet fully launches production at Freedom Pines Fuels facility in Georgia

In Georgia, LanzaJet, Inc., has fully operated and produced fuels at its LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels facility in Soperton, Georgia– marking both the world’s first production at a commercial-scale plant of jet fuel using ethanol as a feedstock, and the first renewable solution, compatible with today’s aircraft, that does not rely on lipids or oils.

Recognizing the potential of ethanol-to-jet, LanzaTech made the strategic decision to spin out LanzaJet into a dedicated company, deliberately positioning it to develop faster and reach commercial scale sooner, creating a clear strategic advantage. The company was founded at a time of unprecedented challenges for the aviation sector, yet early investors and supporters saw beyond the immediate turbulence. Their foresight, confidence, and commitment laid the foundation for the next generation of aviation fuels, with ethanol as the critical enabler.

For the first time, there is commercial-scale proof that ethanol can be successfully converted into jet fuel, unlocking a wide range of domestic and recycled carbon feedstocks. This includes ethanol produced using technology developed by LanzaTech, from waste industrial gases, trash, captured CO₂ combined with hydrogen, and agricultural residues that extend the role of farmers beyond traditional crops. Ethanol has become a strategic connector, linking diverse domestic feedstocks to aviation fuel markets, a potential realized by LanzaTech and LanzaJet.