15-05-2025

LanzaJet and BioD announce feasibility study for SAF plant in Colombia

LanzaJet and BioD are pleased to announce the launch of a feasibility study to develop the first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production plant in Colombia, setting a milestone as one of the pioneering SAF production initiatives in the Latin American region. This project represents a concrete commitment to the future of sustainable aviation, anchored in a shared vision: ​“A Gift from the Earth to the Sky.”

After more than three years of thorough evaluation of over 20 technologies, BioD has selected the Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technology developed by LanzaJet, a global leader in scalable ethanol-to-SAF conversion solutions. The feasibility study will assess the technical, economic, and operational requirements to successfully and sustainably implement this technology in the country.

“This is not just theory — it’s about building the future starting today. Our commitment is to produce SAF in Colombia using agroforestry residues and energy crops eligible under CORSIA, creating a positive impact on both the local economy and the environment,” said Carolina Betancourt, Head of the Bioenergy Business Unit and project leader at BioD.

This ambitious study positions the project as a regional benchmark in Latin America to produce sustainable aviation fuels, and it marks a decisive step toward integrating SAF into Colombia’s energy matrix by 2029. The initiative supports diversification, energy transition, and the transformation toward innovative solutions for the aviation sector.

Additionally, the project aligns with Colombia’s national SAF roadmap, reinforcing the country’s strategic role in developing a productive and sustainable industry that connects rural areas with industrial transformation and social inclusion.

“This feasibility study is an important milestone for Colombia and for the growth of SAF across Latin America. We’re proud to bring our leading ATJ technology to this partnership with BioD and to support Colombia’s efforts to build a more sustainable energy future,” said Jimmy Samartzis, Chief Executive Officer of LanzaJet.

Through this partnership, BioD and LanzaJet reaffirm their commitment to decarbonising the aviation sector through innovation and consolidate their leadership in the transition to sustainable aviation.