LanzaJet, a frontrunner in next-generation sustainable fuels, and ATOBA Energy, a company focused on addressing financial challenges between SAF producers and buyers, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on speeding up the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and developing new commercial models for the industry.
The partnership aims to improve access to SAF by creating innovative pricing and offtake arrangements that meet the needs of both producers and purchasers. The agreement highlights a mutual goal to explore business models that recognize the value of LanzaJet’s Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) fuel technology.
“Expanding SAF use calls for adaptable and forward-thinking commercial approaches that benefit both producers and consumers,” said Jimmy Samartzis, CEO of LanzaJet. “Our collaboration with ATOBA Energy is about building an aligned ecosystem to foster innovation, attract investment, and accelerate global SAF deployment. It’s a critical step toward scaling the value of technologies like ours, which are essential for the future sustainability of aviation.”
ATOBA Energy plays a unique role in supporting SAF production through its management of upstream and downstream offtake portfolios. By securing offtake agreements from a range of producers using various technologies—including HEFA, Alcohol-to-Jet, Gas-Fischer Tropsch, and Power-to-Liquids—ATOBA helps reduce risks tied to technology and pricing. The company facilitates long-term contracts among airlines, fuel distributors, producers, and financial partners, which are vital for industry growth. For LanzaJet’s ATJ technology, these models help maintain its value proposition and encourage sustainable expansion.
“We’re excited to develop long-term offtake agreements with LanzaJet, a leader in the ATJ pathway,” said Arnaud Namer, co-founder and CEO of ATOBA Energy. “ATJ is a key technology for scaling the SAF market because it allows the use of the most suitable production methods and feedstocks based on regional needs. Adding LanzaJet to our portfolio strengthens our aggregation strategy, enabling us to offer diverse, reliable, and scalable SAF solutions.”
Both companies emphasize the urgent need to decarbonize aviation and establish commercial frameworks that promote scale, diversity, and long-term market stability. Together, LanzaJet and ATOBA Energy aim to help build a more transparent, stable, and innovation-driven SAF market.
