Senator Jon Ossoff Supports Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development in Georgia with Federal Grants
Key Ideas
  • Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering federal grants totaling over $3 million to LanzaJet and the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Georgia.
  • LanzaJet will use the funding to support a new production facility in Soperton, Georgia, installing storage tanks to produce hundreds of thousands of gallons of SAF annually.
  • The grants aim to strengthen American energy security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and advance new aviation fuel technology, positioning Georgia as a leader in clean and renewable energy.
  • Ossoff's bipartisan Hydrogen Aviation Strategy Act, now a law, also promotes the study and development of hydrogen energy for aviation use, further supporting sustainability in the industry.
Senator Jon Ossoff has announced the allocation of federal grants to support the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Georgia. The grants, totaling over $3 million, are aimed at accelerating the adoption of SAF, strengthening American energy security, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Ossoff will be providing $3,096,047 to LanzaJet, a sustainable aviation fuel producer, and $240,000 to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport through the Federal Aviation Administration. LanzaJet intends to use the funding to establish a new production facility in Soperton, Georgia, which will include the installation of storage tanks to boost SAF production significantly. The support from the grants is crucial for advancing the aviation industry towards sustainability. LanzaJet's CEO, Jimmy Samartzis, expressed gratitude for the funding, highlighting SAF as a key decarbonization opportunity for aviation. The investment in sustainable aviation fuels at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, known as the busiest airport globally, aims to fortify the regional supply chains and infrastructure required for widespread SAF deployment. Senator Ossoff's efforts extend beyond these grants, as he emphasizes the importance of driving technological advancements and sustainability initiatives in the aviation sector. His Hydrogen Aviation Strategy Act, now enacted into law, underscores the commitment to exploring hydrogen energy for aviation applications. Ossoff's vision is for Georgia to lead the nation in clean and renewable energy technologies, with LanzaJet and the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport playing pivotal roles in achieving this goal.
ADVANCEH2

Our vision is to be the world's leading online platform for advancing the use of hydrogen as a critical piece needed to deliver net-zero initiatives and the promise of a clean H2 energy future.

© 2024 AdvanceH2, LLC. All rights reserved.