Dr. Jennifer Holmgren

Dr. Jennifer Holmgren is the Chairman & CEO of LanzaTech. Under Jennifer’s guidance, LanzaTech is developing a variety of platform chemicals and fuels, including the world’s first alternative jet fuel derived from industrial waste gases. She is also the Director and Chair of the LanzaJet Board of Directors. Prior to LanzaTech, Jennifer was the founding VP and General Manager of the Renewable Energy and Chemicals business unit at UOP LLC, a Honeywell Company. While there, she was a key driver of their leadership in low carbon aviation biofuels. Jennifer has authored or co-authored 50 U.S. patents and more than 30 scientific publications and is a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). In 2023, she was named to the Time Magazine Climate 100 list of Most Influential Leaders. Jennifer also sits on the Board of Directors of the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), the Advisory Council for the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment at Princeton University, the National Academies' Board on Energy and Environmental Systems (BEES), the Advisory Council for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), the Halliburton Labs Advisory Board, the Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS International Advisory Council, and the Founder Advisory for The Engine, a venture capital fund built by MIT that invests in early-stage science and engineering companies. Jennifer holds a B.Sc. degree from Harvey Mudd College, a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a MBA from the University of Chicago, and an Honorary Doctorate from the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft).

Session Overview

Monday, 3 November

14:00

Decarbonisation Conference Room A 14:00 - 14:40

Bridging the supply-demand gap: aligning airline and energy sector strategies for SAF adoption

As airlines strive to meet decarbonisation goals by increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), supportive policies and long-term offtake agreements can help reduce costs and raise supply levels. A multifaceted, solutions-driven approach – including collaborative partnerships that enhance SAF production and research – will be needed to bridge the supply-demand gap. Regulatory support in the form of mandates and incentives can also help mitigate investment risks and ensure consistent supply. At the same time, the ability to scale up production and optimise usage will depend on infrastructure development (particularly in blending and distribution) and financial support, like the Bank of America's $2 billion commitment. Entities such as the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) are already working to bridge the supply-demand gap by aggregating corporate requirements for SAF, providing a predictable market for producers. Combined with the backing of policymakers, these efforts offer the best possible chance of aligning strategies between airlines and energy producers, scaling SAF adoption and securing a sustainable future for the aviation industry.

Attendee insights:

Learn how airlines, fuel producers, investors and policymakers are aligning SAF demand and supply strategies, and what it will take to scale production while maintaining commercial viability.