The circular carbon economy: transforming waste into wealth

In an exclusive studio interview with Energy Connects during India Energy Week 2025, Dr. Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech, shared her insights on the future of sustainable energy and how innovative technologies can drive the transition to a circular economy. In this engaging conversation, she explained how LanzaTech is revolutionising the industry by capturing waste carbon from refineries, steel mills, and municipal waste and converting it into valuable products. Dr. Jennifer highlighted the critical role of these solutions in helping developing economies maximise resources while reducing their carbon footprint. As the global demand for energy continues to grow, she emphasised the importance of adopting scalable, sustainable alternatives that balance economic growth with environmental responsibility.