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DOE awards LanzaTech $4M for low-carbon jet & diesel demo plant; 3M gpy; Audi evaluating fuel properties

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LanzaTech is currently building its first commercial ethanol facilities using waste gases, including one in China with China’s largest steel company, Shougang, and one in Belgium with the world’s largest steel manufacturer, ArcelorMittal. Each gallon of ethanol is converted to produce ½ gallon of aviation fuel.

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Refineries in the Americas produce a greater share of gasoline per barrel of crude oil than refineries in other world regions

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Conversely, in Europe, diesel accounted for 40% of the petroleum refined versus about 30% for the Americas and Asia Oceania. OECD Asia Oceania: Australia; Israel; Japan; Korea; New Zealand. OECD = Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. OECD Americas: Canada; Chile; Mexico; United States.

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LanzaTech China JV reports 9M gallons of ethanol made from steel flue gas; new JV for PET

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Beijing Shougang LanzaTech New Energy Science & Technology Co., The first commercial unit, converting steel mill waste gases to fuels has started up in China with Shougang and a second is under construction in Belgium with the world’s largest steelmaker, ArcelorMittal.