Jimmy Samartzis

@JimmySamartzis

CEO & Board Director @LanzaJet. Making Sustainable Aviation Fuel (#SAF) from waste and low carbon sources a reality today.

Chicago, IL

Joined March 2016

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Jimmy Samartzis@JimmySamartzis · Mar 25

Last week in Washington, DC, I had the opportunity to speak at #ABLC about the future of #SustainableAviationFuel (#SAF) and the critical role it plays in reshaping the energy landscape, the impact it has on geopolitics, and the opportunity it creates for national prosperity.

JimmySamartzis's tweet image. Last week in Washington, DC, I had the opportunity to speak at #ABLC about the future of #SustainableAviationFuel (#SAF) and the critical role it plays in reshaping the energy landscape, the impact it has on geopolitics, and the opportunity it creates for national prosperity.

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Jimmy Samartzis@JimmySamartzis · Jan 24

Brilliant that @LanzaJet has chosen Teesside’s Wilton International site for their new production facility. I’m proud to see our funding driving investment into sustainable fuel, helping to make air travel cleaner and supporting jobs and skills across the UK.

LLanzaJet@LanzaJet · Jan 22

LanzaJet's thrilled to share that our next sustainable aviation fuel plant, Project Speedbird, will be located at @sembcorp’s Wilton International in Teesside, UK. Developed in collaboration with @British_Airways, Project Speedbird will produce 90,000 tonnes of SAF & RD annually.

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Jimmy Samartzis@JimmySamartzis · Jul 23

Excited to share @LanzaJet has been awarded more than $13 million from @transportgovuk's Advanced Fuels Fund to advance Project Speedbird, our sustainable aviation fuel biorefinery in Teesside. Grateful to the DfT for its leadership and for recognizing the critical role of #SAF.

JimmySamartzis's tweet image. Excited to share @LanzaJet has been awarded more than $13 million from @transportgovuk's Advanced Fuels Fund to advance Project Speedbird, our sustainable aviation fuel biorefinery in Teesside. Grateful to the DfT for its leadership and for recognizing the critical role of #SAF.

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Jimmy Samartzis@JimmySamartzis · Jun 12

From investment to offtake to now digital infrastructure, our partnership with @Microsoft continues to grow. Excited for this next step as @LanzaJet adopts @Azure to support our global scale-up and operational performance. lanzajet.com/news-insights/…

JimmySamartzis's tweet card. This agreement deepens multi-level collaboration with Microsoft across climate investment, renewable fuel offtake, and now digital infrastructure Chicago,…

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LanzaJet@LanzaJet · May 13

Big news for sustainable aviation fuel (#SAF) in Latin America! We’re proud to announce a new partnership with @BioD_SA to launch a feasibility study for Colombia’s first SAF plant using LanzaJet’s proprietary ethanol-based Alcohol-to-Jet (#ATJ) technology lanzajet.com/news-insights/…

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Jimmy Samartzis@JimmySamartzis · Apr 25

Earlier this week, we celebrated Earth Day – and yesterday we had the chance to carry that spirit forward by welcoming some very special guests to @LanzaJet – the next generation of innovators, environmental stewards, and leaders. It was a special Bring Your Child to Work Day.

JimmySamartzis's tweet image. Earlier this week, we celebrated Earth Day – and yesterday we had the chance to carry that spirit forward by welcoming some very special guests to @LanzaJet – the next generation of innovators, environmental stewards, and leaders. It was a special Bring Your Child to Work Day.

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Jimmy Samartzis@JimmySamartzis · Apr 21

Excited to see @LanzaJet named a finalist in the @Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards– recognized in the Accelerating Decarbonization category along other innovators. This recognition is a reflection of the progress we’re making to scale sustainable aviation fuel (#SAF).

JimmySamartzis's tweet image. Excited to see @LanzaJet named a finalist in the @Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards– recognized in the Accelerating Decarbonization category along other innovators. This recognition is a reflection of the progress we’re making to scale sustainable aviation fuel (#SAF).

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LanzaJet@LanzaJet · Mar 20

Honored to be included in @ChicagoInno's 2025 Madness Bracket, a competition celebrating the most innovative companies in the region. As a 2 seed, we’re facing off against @1440—we need your vote to advance! Vote LanzaJet to move us into the next round: bit.ly/4iCFzWd

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Jimmy Samartzis@JimmySamartzis · Mar 19

I'm grateful for the opportunity to support the Advisory Board at the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC). uChicago is a special place for me. I look forward to supporting EPIC as they advance important work. epic.uchicago.edu/news/lanzajet-…

JimmySamartzis's tweet card. The Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) is proud to announce that UChicago alumnus and LanzaJet CEO Jimmy Samartzis (BA ’98) has joined the EPIC Advisory Group. The Advisory...

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LanzaJet@LanzaJet · Mar 18

America’s farmers have always been the backbone of our economy. This National Ag Week, we celebrate the farmers/producers who keep this country running. At LanzaJet, we turn ethanol into sustainable aviation fuel—a solution that creates jobs and keeps investment in rural America.

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Jimmy Samartzis@JimmySamartzis · Mar 14

Had a great discussion with @GovPritzker at the Illinois Future of Fuels Conference, where I delivered a keynote on how Illinois can lead the next era of low carbon fuels. At @LanzaJet, we're scaling SAF by deploying our ethanol-to-jet technology in Illinois and around the world.

JimmySamartzis's tweet image. Had a great discussion with @GovPritzker at the Illinois Future of Fuels Conference, where I delivered a keynote on how Illinois can lead the next era of low carbon fuels. At @LanzaJet, we're scaling SAF by deploying our ethanol-to-jet technology in Illinois and around the world.

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Jimmy Samartzis@JimmySamartzis · Feb 25

SAF goes beyond sustainability — it’s about energy security, economic growth, and ensuring America is poised to lead the future of flight. The tech is ready. The aviation sector is on board. With the right government support, we can scale SAF faster and unlock new opportunities.

LLanzaJet@LanzaJet · Feb 25

SAF doesn’t just stand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel — it’s also Secure American Fuel. At LanzaJet, we’re driving innovation that cuts aviation emissions while strengthening US energy independence, supporting rural communities, and creating good-paying jobs right here at home.

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Jimmy Samartzis@JimmySamartzis · Feb 12

Exciting discussions at #IndiaEnergyWeek2025 on advancing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (#SAF) in India. @LanzaJet is proud to be working with @IndianOilcl to bring this project to life—scaling alternative fuels and strengthening India's energy future.

DDirector (Refineries), IndianOil@DirR_iocl · Feb 11

On the sidelines of #IndiaEnergyWeek2025, met Dr. Jennifer Holmgren, CEO, LanzaTech, and Chair, LanzaJet. Our discussions focused on the 3G Ethanol plant & upcoming SAF project at Panipat. Deliberated on a structured roadmap to fast-track IndiaOil’s biofuel leadership.

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Jimmy Samartzis@JimmySamartzis · Feb 5

The US has the tech, feedstock, and workforce to lead the world in SAF—but without the right policies, we risk ceding ground to global competitors. Scaling SAF isn’t just about aviation—it’s about American jobs, energy security, and economic strength. michiganfarmnews.com/what-happens-i…

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Jimmy Samartzis@JimmySamartzis · Jan 24

Great to see our article published in @HydrocarbonEng sharing progress on our Project Speedbird in the UK. @LanzaJet's own Richard Marsh and Leigh Hudson from our investor and project partner International Airlines Group (IAG) talk about the work: hydrocarbonengineering.com/magazine/hydro…

JimmySamartzis's tweet card. The January 2025 issue of Hydrocarbon Engineering begins with an in-depth review of downstream markets in 2024 and a look ahead to what 2025 may bring, courtesy of Wood Mackenzie.

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Jimmy Samartzis@JimmySamartzis · Jan 23

The Farm to Fly Act is a gamechanger for US energy. It’s about using our resources, supporting our farmers, creating jobs, taking control of our energy future. Sustainable Aviation Fuel is key to achieving energy dominance. Statement from @TheSAFCoalition: bit.ly/4awcZ5s

JimmySamartzis's tweet image. The Farm to Fly Act is a gamechanger for US energy. It’s about using our resources, supporting our farmers, creating jobs, taking control of our energy future. Sustainable Aviation Fuel is key to achieving energy dominance. Statement from @TheSAFCoalition: bit.ly/4awcZ5s

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