LanzaTech lands next gen sugarcane bagasse ethanol project in India

In India, LanzaTech Global, Inc. has been awarded a contract by Spray Engineering Devices Ltd to build a next generation ethanol facility using sugarcane bagasse, a widely available agricultural waste product, for production of sustainable fuels and chemicals.

The facility, projected to process up to 300 tons per day of bagasse, will be in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, and is a key component of the “SED Smart Village” concept. The SED Smart Village framework is designed to capture the full economic value of renewable power and carbon resources. The model anticipates that abundant low-cost power will shift carbon demand toward high-value products like green chemicals, polymers, aviation fuels, and e-fuels. In addition, the LanzaTech project is expected to generate nutrient-rich biochar (5–10%), that can be used in local farming communities to improve soil fertility.