LanzaTech Global, based in Skokie, Illinois, has been awarded a contract by Spray Engineering Devices (SED) to build a next-generation ethanol facility in Uttar Pradesh.

This facility will use sugarcane bagasse, an agricultural waste product, to produce sustainable fuels and chemicals. The facility is expected to process up to 300 tonne of bagasse per day and is a key part of SED’s "Smart Village" concept, which aims to maximise the economic potential of renewable power and carbon resources. The model focuses on shifting carbon demand towards high-value products like green chemicals, polymers, and sustainable aviation fuels.

Additionally, the project will produce biochar, a nutrient-rich byproduct, which can be used to improve soil fertility in local farming communities. LanzaTech’s proprietary bioreactor technology will convert carbon-rich gases, including CO2 and green hydrogen, into ethanol, enabling the production of renewable fuels and chemicals, while also diverting biomass waste from being burned.