Captured carbon becomes palm oil-like fat in breakthrough for aviation fuel

LanzaTech Global, a carbon recycling company, has developed a sustainable alternative to palm oil that could revolutionize the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This innovation uses carbon capture technology to transform waste CO2 into a palm oil-like fat for cosmetics and SAF production, addressing environmental concerns associated with deforestation. The new Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids (HEFA) pathway opens up additional sustainable production routes for the aviation industry and other sectors reliant on palm oil. By offering a scalable replacement for palm oil, this development has the potential to impact multiple industries beyond aviation.