LanzaTech enters next stage of consultation on proposed SAF plant in Wales

LanzaTech UK Ltd., a subsidiary of LanzaTech Global Inc., has announced the next stage of consultation on its proposed industrial facility to turn ethanol into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

The preapplication consultation (PAC) follows a period of early consultation on the plans, which was held this May and June.

The consultation, which launched Aug. 14 and will run until Sept. 13, provides the opportunity to comment directly to LanzaTech on the proposals prior to the submission of a planning application to Neath Port Talbot Council.

Draft copies of the proposed application, plans and other supporting documents can be viewed online at www.lanzadragon.wales.

If approved, the facility, which would be located at Crown Wharf in Port Talbot, Wales, would produce about 26.4 million gallons of SAF per year, around 10 percent of the SAF that the U.K. plans to use by 2030.

When compared with conventional jet fuel, SAF reduces the production of greenhouse gases by more than 70 percent.

This is expected to create over 150 full-time jobs, including 85 jobs on-site alongside further employment in the supply chain.

“The production of sustainable aviation fuel in Port Talbot moves a step closer today with the launch of our preapplication consultation,” said Jim Woodger, managing director of LanzaTech UK. “Our plans contribute to a green industrial renaissance in Port Talbot providing around 150 high-quality jobs into the future. We have also taken care to ensure our proposal minimizes impacts on the town such as by rejuvenating the wharf to ship SAF from the site to reduce traffic, installing a ground flare to minimize noise and the appearance of the site, and to minimizing air-pollution releases so these make a negligible contribution to local air pollution. LanzaTech will be a responsible neighbor and we are looking forward to sharing our updated proposals with the local community and hearing its views in coming weeks.”

Anyone who wishes to make representations regarding this proposed development is invited to contact the LanzaTech Consultation Team.