LanzaTech Global Inc is an industrial biotechnology company that develops and commercializes carbon recycling technology to convert waste carbon emissions into fuels, chemicals and materials. The company’s proprietary gas fermentation platform employs engineered microbes to capture carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrogen from industrial sources—such as steel mills and refineries—and transform these waste gases into ethanol. This ethanol can then be upgraded into sustainable aviation fuel, specialty chemicals like acetic acid, and other high-value compounds, creating a closed-loop approach to carbon utilization.
LanzaTech’s business model combines technology licensing with co-investment in demonstration and commercial facilities. The company collaborates with industrial partners and engineering firms to design, build and operate modular bioreactor systems at customer sites, enabling large-scale deployment without the need for new waste streams. Beyond ethanol production, LanzaTech is advancing applications in polymers, solvents and advanced biofuels through pilot projects and joint development agreements across multiple industries.
Founded in New Zealand in 2005, LanzaTech established its global headquarters in Skokie, Illinois, and has expanded its research and development footprint to North America, Europe and Asia. In 2023, the company became a publicly traded entity on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol LNZAW. Its growth strategy emphasizes scalable licensing arrangements, strategic partnerships and selective ownership stakes in flagship facilities to showcase commercial performance and accelerate market adoption.
The company is led by Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Holmgren, who joined LanzaTech in 2011 and has overseen its transition from startup to public enterprise. Holmgren and the executive team bring deep expertise in molecular biology, chemical engineering and industrial operations, supporting LanzaTech’s mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and foster a low-carbon bioeconomy on a global scale.
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