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Gas Fermentation Platform (Ethanol & Derivatives)

Bio Fuels-Green chemicals

Convert industrial off-gases into ethanol and derivatives for sustainable products.

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LanzaTech Global, Inc.

Company Established Year

Since 2005

Who is this solution for

Govt, Business

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To sell

Project Status

In commerce

Looking to expand internationally

Yes

Doing business in

worldwide

Awards and certifications

EPA Presidential Green Chemistry Award

2015

Recognized for pioneering carbon recycling chemistry that reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Public Listing via SPAC

2023

Became the first public carbon capture and transformation company on Nasdaq, raising $240 million.

Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label

2024

Certified as a sustainable, profitable climate solution by the Solar Impulse Foundation.

Product description

LanzaTech’s gas fermentation platform utilizes proprietary microbes and continuous fermentation processes to convert industrial off-gases, such as steel mill emissions and municipal waste gas, into ethanol and its derivatives. This ethanol acts as a versatile building block for sustainable fuels, packaging, fibers, and chemicals, offering a circular carbon solution that reduces carbon emissions and promotes environmental sustainability.

The platform operates in commercial-scale biorefineries across multiple countries, showcasing its global impact in reducing carbon footprints. By transforming waste carbon into valuable products without competing with food or land resources, LanzaTech's technology addresses the pressing need for sustainable solutions in heavy industries.

With a focus on innovation and scalability, the gas fermentation platform demonstrates how LanzaTech is at the forefront of commercializing low-carbon pathways for heavy industry, turning pollution into profit and driving tangible environmental benefits.

Key characteristics and environmental benefits

  • Proprietary microbes and continuous fermentation processes
  • Conversion of industrial off-gases into ethanol and derivatives
  • Production of sustainable fuels, packaging, fibers, and chemicals
  • Global deployment in commercial-scale biorefineries
  • Reduction of carbon emissions and promotion of circular carbon solutions
  • Adaptability and scalability for various applications, including sustainable aviation fuel
  • Capital-light, licensing-driven approach for widespread adoption
  • Over 1,250 patents for technological advancements
  • Transformation of waste carbon into valuable products without competing with food or land resources
  • Driving measurable environmental impact and sustainability in heavy industries

About the Company

LanzaTech is a U.S.-based carbon recycling pioneer that transforms industrial waste gases into valuable chemicals, fuels, materials, and protein using gas fermentation technology. Since its founding in 2005, the company has developed a platform that employs engineered microbes to convert emissions from heavy industry into ethanol and diverse bioproducts. With operational biorefinery facilities in China, India, Belgium, and the U.S., LanzaTech has processed millions of gallons of recycled ethanol. Its scalable licensing model, strong patent portfolio (over 1,250 patents), and partnerships with global brands—including ArcelorMittal, Shell, Lululemon and Zara—demonstrate a robust commitment to enabling a circular carbon economy. By offering sustainable alternatives to petrochemical-derived materials and fuels, LanzaTech supports global decarbonization, helps industries meet ESG goals, and drives innovation toward a cleaner environmental future.

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