LanzaTech Secures UK Grant for Groundbreaking SAF Projects, Driving Aviation Decarbonization
Key Ideas
- LanzaTech receives a £6.4 million grant from the UK government to advance its DRAGON 1 and DRAGON 2 projects, focusing on sustainable aviation fuel.
- DRAGON 1 in Port Talbot, South Wales, utilizes recycled carbon fuel ethanol to produce advanced sustainable aviation fuel, while DRAGON 2 plans to synthesize ethanol from captured carbon dioxide and green hydrogen.
- The projects integrate LanzaTech's carbon recycling platform with LanzaJet's conversion technology to deliver sustainable aviation fuel with a lower Carbon Intensity, supporting the UK's SAF Mandate and promoting economic growth.
- The UK government's continued support and funding of LanzaTech's initiatives signal confidence in waste-based SAF production and align with the country's goal of achieving net-zero emissions in the aviation sector.
LanzaTech Global, Inc. has secured a £6.4 million grant from the UK government's Advanced Fuels Fund (AFF) to advance its DRAGON 1 and DRAGON 2 projects, aimed at revolutionizing the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) landscape in the UK. DRAGON 1, based in Port Talbot, South Wales, converts recycled carbon fuel ethanol into advanced SAF using LanzaJet® Alcohol-to-Jet technology. DRAGON 2, the next phase, will synthesize ethanol from captured carbon dioxide and green hydrogen to produce SAF, showcasing an innovative approach to decarbonizing air travel. By integrating carbon recycling with conversion technology, these projects offer SAF with lower Carbon Intensity, supporting the UK's sustainability goals and fostering economic development. The UK government's financial backing demonstrates confidence in LanzaTech's technology and the potential of waste-based SAF production. LanzaTech's collaboration with LanzaJet and the launch of CirculAir™ highlight a global shift towards sustainable aviation solutions. With total AFF investments reaching £198 million, the UK shows strong support for clean aviation innovations, emphasizing a commitment to achieving net-zero emissions in the aviation sector.
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Aviation
Innovation
Aviation Industry
Clean Technology
Economic Growth
Carbon Management
Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Government Grant
Carbon Recycling
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