LanzaJet Wins RFA Industry Award

Sustainable aviation fuel pioneer recognized for commercial-scale production milestone

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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LanzaJet, a sustainable aviation fuel company, was presented with the 2026 Industry Award from the Renewable Fuels Association at the National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, Florida. The award recognized LanzaJet for becoming the world's first to produce jet fuel from ethanol at a commercial-scale facility last year.

Why it matters

The award highlights LanzaJet's pioneering work in developing new technologies to produce sustainable aviation fuel, which is a critical step in decarbonizing the aviation industry. The company's achievement demonstrates the potential for biofuels to play a significant role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing energy security.

The details

LanzaJet's accomplishment is the result of 15 years of research, innovation, investment, and teamwork. The company has not only advanced the global deployment of sustainable aviation fuel but also created new opportunities for decarbonization, economic development, and energy security.

  • LanzaJet became the world's first to produce jet fuel from ethanol at a commercial-scale facility in 2025.
  • The Renewable Fuels Association presented LanzaJet with the 2026 Industry Award at the National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, Florida on March 2, 2026.

The players

LanzaJet

A sustainable aviation fuel pioneer that has become the world's first to produce jet fuel from ethanol at a commercial-scale facility.

Renewable Fuels Association

A trade association that represents the U.S. ethanol industry and awarded LanzaJet the 2026 Industry Award.

Geoff Cooper

The President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association.

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What they’re saying

“Preparing an entirely new technology means stepping into the unknown. It means years of research without guarantees, overcoming technical setbacks, earning trust from partners and regulators, and having the resilience to persist when the path forward isn't yet clear.”

— Geoff Cooper, President and CEO, Renewable Fuels Association (NAFB.com)

The takeaway

LanzaJet's achievement in becoming the world's first to produce jet fuel from ethanol at commercial scale demonstrates the potential for biofuels to play a crucial role in decarbonizing the aviation industry and enhancing energy security. This award highlights the company's pioneering work and the industry's progress in developing sustainable aviation fuel technologies.