Synata Bio, a U.S.-based leader in carbon utilization technology, has received a $4.5 million grant from China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).
The funding will support the Sylonto project, a ground-breaking initiative to convert waste gases into ethanol at a commercial scale.
A Global Collaboration
Launched in early 2023, Sylonto is a joint venture aimed at implementing Synata Bio’s innovative technology at Henan Longyu, a chemicals production site owned by Henan Energy Group.
The partnership brings together Synata Bio as the technology provider, Henan Longyu as the project host, Zhicheng as the financing partner, and HOTO Engineering as the engineering and site contractor.
When operational, Sylonto will convert waste gases into 50,000 tons of chemical-grade ethanol annually. By 2028, the facility aims to scale production to 500,000 tons per year.
Leveraging Years of Research
Jason Du, Synata Bio’s Vice President of Asia Commercial Development and Chief Scientist, highlighted the project’s foundation in extensive research.
“Over 16 years, we have fine-tuned our scalable decarbonization technology to address industries where CO2 emissions are challenging to reduce,” he said.
Du further dded, “With this NDRC grant, we are accelerating our efforts to bring Sylonto to life”.
High-Impact Projects
China’s NDRC awarded the grant through its central government budget, following a provincial recommendation.
Designed to support projects aligned with the nation’s carbon neutrality target for 2060, the grant program emphasizes high-difficulty, energy-saving, and carbon-reduction initiatives.
Fewer than ten projects out of thousands receive funding each year.
Expanding Opportunities
Tim Cesarek, CEO of Synata Bio comented, “This recognition validates the hard work of our team and partners. Our technology not only helps companies like Henan Energy Group meet carbon reduction goals but also creates profitable, circular products. We are excited to expand this technology globally”.
Looking Ahead
Sylonto is set to achieve mechanical completion by the end of this year, marking a major milestone in commercializing Synata Bio’s waste-to-ethanol technology.
As per the press release, with China’s support, the project aims to contribute significantly to global decarbonization efforts. It also highlights the potential for scalable, sustainable solutions in the chemical industry.
