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The feasibility study, funded by Air New Zealand and the New Zealand Government, was conducted in collaboration with Scion, Z Energy (Z), and WoodBeca. The study explores the potential of locally produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in New Zealand.
LanzaJet, a leading provider of SAF technology and sustainable fuel production, has determined that SAF produced within New Zealand could supply up to 25% of the country's aviation fuel requirements. The research indicates that using domestically sourced woody waste for SAF could contribute significantly to the economy and create numerous regional jobs. However, substantial investment in infrastructure is necessary to realize this potential.
Air New Zealand's Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer, Kiri Hannifin, highlighted the promising nature of the study's initial findings but emphasized the importance of establishing a new SAF market to ensure local resources like woody waste are utilized effectively. "These initial findings support that alternative jet fuel can be produced here in Aotearoa from our own locally-grown woody waste," said Ms. Hannifin.
