LanzaJet Expands Global Growth Initiative by Partnering with Microsoft

LanzaJet Expands Partnership with Microsoft

LanzaJet, Inc., a leading player in next-generation fuels technology, has recently taken a significant step towards enhancing its global presence. The company announced a new partnership with tech giant Microsoft, which will see the adoption of Microsoft Azure as LanzaJet's preferred cloud platform. This partnership is a strategic move aimed at accelerating the company’s growth by utilizing innovative fuel solutions and sophisticated digital infrastructure.

The new agreement represents a deepening of the existing multi-level collaboration between LanzaJet and Microsoft, which includes financial backing, the supply of renewable fuels, and now, a robust digital infrastructure to support ongoing innovation. Anne Sidio, LanzaJet's Transformation Director, emphasized the importance of partnerships for emerging tech firms. She stated, "Microsoft has been a supporter since our early days, and this expanded collaboration reflects the type of engagement necessary to foster innovation, scale operations, and develop a secure global platform."

With this collaboration, LanzaJet intends to leverage Azure’s capabilities to refine operational systems, enhance financial platforms, and improve data-driven decision-making processes. This will include monitoring plant performance and optimizing supply chains — crucial aspects needed for their ambitious objectives in the sustainable aviation fuel sector.

Microsoft has been instrumental in LanzaJet’s journey, initially providing capital through its Climate Innovation Fund, which helped finance the construction of the world’s first commercial ethanol-to-sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant, located in Soperton, Georgia. This investment was foundational as LanzaJet aims to provide sustainable alternatives to traditional aviation fuel. Furthermore, in 2024, Microsoft took a further step to reinforce its commitment by making a direct investment in LanzaJet, aiming to support the ongoing global deployment of its technology.

In addition to financial support, Microsoft is also a key customer for LanzaJet’s products, including renewable diesel and future SAF-related projects. This aligns with Microsoft's own sustainability goals of becoming carbon negative by 2030, showcasing a mutual commitment to environmental responsibility.

Alistair Speirs, Microsoft’s Senior Director of Global Infrastructure for Azure, noted the critical role that business technology can play in climate innovation. He remarked, "Our continued support for LanzaJet underscores how business technology can enhance collaborative efforts in advancing sustainable fuel technologies."

As LanzaJet seeks to expand its project portfolio across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, the implementation of its global platform on Azure will facilitate secure and scalable connectivity between regions. This move will also promote robust data management related to everything from raw material traceability to emissions accounting, vital for maintaining sustainability standards.

The announcement comes on the heels of multiple accolades for LanzaJet, which includes recognition from TIME, SP Global, and Reuters for its innovation, impact, and leadership in the transition to clean energy.

About LanzaJet

LanzaJet specializes in alternative fuel technology, utilizing patented alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) processes based on ethanol. The company aims to accelerate the production and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other essential alternative fuel technologies necessary for transforming the global economy. Recently, LanzaJet was named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies in 2024 and recognized as an Outstanding Rising Star by SP Global. For more details, visit LanzaJet's website.