LanzaTech and LanzaJet Introduce CirculAir™, a Revolutionary and Commercially Ready Solution to Convert Waste, Carbon, and Renewable Power to Sustainable Aviation Fuel
LanzaTech and LanzaJet have launched CirculAir™, a breakthrough technology to convert waste, carbon, and renewable power into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This end-to-end solution leverages LanzaTech's gas fermentation technology and LanzaJet's Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technology to produce SAF from ethanol. The new offering is expected to significantly reduce aviation emissions by at least 85%, and its widespread adoption is projected to lower the global cost of SAF. CirculAir can process a wide range of waste materials, and projects are already underway globally, including in Australia, New Zealand, the UAE, and the UK.
- Launch of CirculAir™ offering a commercially ready solution to convert waste into SAF.
- Expected reduction in aviation emissions by at least 85%.
- Widespread adoption projected to lower global SAF costs.
- Projects already underway in multiple countries including Australia, New Zealand, the UAE, and the UK.
- High costs and technical barriers have historically hindered SAF adoption.
Insights
LanzaTech and LanzaJet have introduced a synergistic technology, CirculAir™, which has significant implications for the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market. This innovation combines their existing technologies to convert waste materials into SAF, addressing both economic viability and environmental sustainability.
One important aspect is the potential reduction of aviation emissions. CirculAir claims to reduce emissions by at least
Additionally, the diversification in feedstock sources, such as municipal solid waste and agricultural residues, adds to the robustness of this solution. This could enhance the resilience of SAF supply chains against feedstock shortages or price fluctuations, promoting stability and cost-effectiveness in the long term.
It is essential to monitor how well these technological integrations perform at scale and whether they can indeed drive down SAF costs globally. Investors should be aware of potential risks, including technological scalability and regulatory hurdles in different regions.
From a financial perspective, the commercial viability of CirculAir™ is intriguing. The aviation industry’s shift towards sustainable practices is non-negotiable and this solution directly addresses a major pain point. The claim of reducing aviation emissions by at least
The economic promise lies in the ability to turn various waste sources into SAF, potentially lowering both operational costs and the price volatility associated with traditional jet fuel. This could improve the financial stability of airlines adopting SAF. Moreover, if CirculAir successfully captures a substantial market share, both LanzaTech and LanzaJet could see substantial revenue growth and a stronger market position.
However, investors should consider the competitive landscape and the time required for substantial market penetration. The initial stages of technology adoption often involve high capital expenditure and longer lead times, which could affect short-term profitability.
CirculAir™ leverages advanced technologies to push the boundaries of sustainable fuel innovation. The combination of LanzaTech’s gas fermentation process and LanzaJet’s Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technology represents a significant technological advancement. This collaboration not only presents a new pathway for SAF production but also showcases how aligning technological strengths can drive industry-wide change.
Understanding the technology, gas fermentation converts waste carbon into ethanol, which is then transformed into SAF using ATJ technology. This method is ASTM-approved, which is important for widespread adoption and regulatory compliance. The ability to utilize a wide array of waste sources, including carbon dioxide from direct air capture, adds to the versatility and appeal of this solution.
Technological feasibilities such as effective feedstock conversion rates, scalability and integration into existing infrastructure will be critical for long-term success. It's also worth noting the potential for carbon-negative results, which could position CirculAir as a leading sustainable solution in the aviation industry.
End-to-end commercial sustainable fuels solution tested and derisked for large-scale deployment as eFuel, Power-to-Liquids, and Waste-to-Fuels is an industry-first, using Gas Fermentation to Ethanol and Alcohol-to-Jet as a leading Sustainable Aviation Fuels pathway
CHICAGO, June 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA), the carbon recycling company transforming waste carbon into sustainable fuels, chemicals, and materials, and LanzaJet, Inc., a leading sustainable fuels technology company and fuels producer, are launching CirculAir™, a new joint offering to convert waste, carbon, and renewable power into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and immediately accelerate decarbonization of the aviation industry globally. CirculAir is a breakthrough offering that provides an economical and commercialized alternative to Fischer-Tropsch technology to create eFuels, Power-to-Liquids (PtL), and Waste-to-Fuels leveraging the already ASTM-approved SAF production pathway that uses ethanol as the biointermediate and Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technology to produce SAF and Renewable Diesel (RD).
CirculAir is a formalized joint offering and end-to-end technology solution that turns nearly any waste source including municipal solid waste (MSW), agricultural residues, carbon emissions from industrial and refining processes, carbon dioxide (CO2) through direct air capture, and renewable power into SAF. CirculAir combines the groundbreaking technologies of LanzaTech and LanzaJet to form an efficient and economically compelling offering that provides the aviation industry with a solution to produce waste-based SAF on a global scale. CirculAir will combine LanzaTech and LanzaJet’s technologies; first incorporating LanzaTech’s novel gas fermentation technology to convert nearly any waste resource into CarbonSmart™ ethanol and then second, executing LanzaJet’s Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technology by taking the ethanol and converting it to drop-in SAF. The SAF made through this process is expected to reduce aviation emissions by at least
SAF is estimated to account for 65–
“CirculAir brings to market a revolutionary, integrated pathway to convert carbon and waste inventories across our global society as well as the ability to utilize emerging renewable power supply and CO2 through direct air capture as an economical and commercially viable approach to creating SAF,” said Jimmy Samartzis, CEO of LanzaJet. “Our relationship with LanzaTech is global, with work already underway on five continents. Combining the technologies of our respective companies into CirculAir is an industry-first opportunity to create a domestic SAF supply in any country by transforming waste sources or recycled carbon into SAF using our ASTM-approved ethanol-to-SAF pathway.”
LanzaJet and LanzaTech, two independent companies, have a long history of collaborating to bring emerging technologies to market and scale nascent industries. The two companies currently maintain joint projects throughout the world, including Australia, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
“Over 100 billion gallons of fossil fuel-derived jet fuel are consumed each year–with our joint technology, we can turn that into 100 billion gallons of reliable jet fuel powered by recycled carbon,” said Dr. Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech and Board Chair of LanzaJet. “In joining forces with CirculAir, LanzaTech and LanzaJet are making it clear that versatile, abundant waste carbon can give us what we need to help people travel and eliminate our dependence on fossil resources.”
About LanzaTech
LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) is the carbon recycling company transforming waste carbon into sustainable raw materials for everyday products. Using its biorecycling technology, LanzaTech captures carbon generated by energy-intensive industries at the source, preventing it from being emitted into the air. LanzaTech then gives that captured carbon a new life as a clean replacement for virgin fossil carbon in everything from household cleaners and clothing fibers to packaging and fuels. By partnering with companies across the global supply chain like ArcelorMittal, Zara, H&M Move, Coty, and On, LanzaTech is paving the way for a circular carbon economy. For more information about LanzaTech, visit https://lanzatech.com.
About LanzaJet
LanzaJet is a leading sustainable fuels technology company dedicated to accelerating the clean energy transition. As a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technology provider and producer with patented ethanol-based alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) technology, LanzaJet is creating an opportunity for future generations by accelerating the deployment of SAF and other clean technologies critical to addressing the climate crisis and transforming the global economy. Further information is available at https://www.lanzajet.com/
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