What does LanzaTech do?

LanzaTech is a global carbon-recycling company that specializes in transforming industrial waste gases and carbon-rich feedstocks into sustainable fuels, chemicals, and raw materials. Founded in 2005 in New Zealand and now based in Skokie, Illinois, LanzaTech utilizes proprietary gas-fermentation technology to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, refining, and chemicals manufacturing. The company's core innovation involves using engineered bacteria to ferment carbon-rich waste gases into ethanol, which serves as a versatile building block for various sustainable products. These products include Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), plastics, synthetic fibers, household cleaners, and industrial solvents. LanzaTech also develops biocatalysts and processes for producing high-value chemicals like acetone and isopropanol. With commercial facilities in China, India, the UK, and the Netherlands, LanzaTech is committed to enabling a circular carbon economy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions significantly.