The Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company (Tadweer) and LanzaTech NZ, Inc., a forward-thinking carbon capture and transformation business, today announced a partnership to investigate business opportunities for the development of a sizable conversion plant for turning solid municipal waste into sustainable alternative fuel.
A company called LanzaTech uses waste carbon to create sustainable fuels, textiles, packaging, and other items that people use on a daily basis.
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 organisation. 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.
He added, "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."