The government of Abu Dhabi has unveiled a new initiative to convert waste carbon into environmentally friendly jet fuel. The action followed the partnership between LanzaTech NZ, Inc. (LanzaTech) and Abu Dhabi Garbage Management Company (Tadweer) to investigate commercial potential for the construction of a sizable conversion facility for converting solid municipal waste into sustainable alternative fuel.
A cutting-edge Carbon Capture and Transformation (CCT) business, LanzaTech converts waste carbon into materials that may be used to make sustainable fuels, clothes, packaging, and other items that people use on a daily basis. Eng Ali Al Dhaheri, chief executive officer of Tadweer said: “This is another great partnership we are exploring in 2023 – the UAE’s Year of Sustainability. It exemplifies our commitment to partnering with leading waste management entities and driving sustainability across our organization. We believe that waste is a resource to be harnessed, and with LanzaTech’ s support, we aim to make this a reality”.
“The project represents a tremendous opportunity to protect the planet by turning waste carbon into sustainable aviation fuel, keeping fossil fuels in the ground,” said Jennifer Holmgren, chief executive officer of LanzaTech. “The carbon found in municipal solid waste, which is piling up in landfills or being incinerated globally, can play a critical role in eliminating the virgin fossil resources used to make fuels and chemicals.
“It is a testament to the UAE’s leadership and strong sustainability agenda that our technology has found a home here. This collaboration further advances the US and UAE’s Partnership for Accelerating Clean Energy (PACE) and provides a foundation for deepening cooperation on circular economy and low-carbon fuels.”
