LanzaTech to Build Ethanol Facility in India with SED
- The facility will process up to 300 tons of bagasse per day in Uttar Pradesh.
- Operations are expected to begin within two years.
- The project will generate nutrient-rich biochar for local farming.
- The plant supports the PM JI-VAN Yojana for advanced bioethanol production.
Project Overview
LanzaTech has been contracted by Spray Engineering Devices Ltd. (SED) to build an ethanol facility in Uttar Pradesh, India. The plant will utilize sugarcane bagasse, an agricultural waste product, to produce sustainable fuels and chemicals.
Technology and Process
The facility will process up to 300 tons of bagasse per day, using syngas produced by oxygen-enriched air gasification. LanzaTech's proprietary microbes will convert carbon-rich gases into ethanol, supporting the production of consumer goods and fuels.
SED Smart Village Initiative
This project is part of the "SED Smart Village" initiative, aimed at promoting energy-efficient technologies and economic growth in rural India. The model anticipates a shift in carbon demand towards high-value products like green chemicals and aviation fuels.
Environmental and Economic Impact
The project will generate nutrient-rich biochar, enhancing soil fertility in local farming communities. By diverting biomass waste from burning, the facility supports circular economies and strengthens sugarcane-growing communities.
Government Support
The plant is one of the first private ethanol projects under the PM JI-VAN Yojana, an Indian government program supporting advanced bioethanol production from agricultural and industrial waste.
Source: LanzaTech