Lanzatech NZ appoints vice president of Asia-Pacific operations

Lanzatech NZ Ltd., a producer of low-carbon fuels and chemicals from waste gases, has appointed as vice president of its Asia-Pacific operations.
According to the company, Lai will oversee the development and commercialization of the company’s gas-to-advanced biofuels facilities, as well as continued development of LanzaTech’s value chain partners in the region.
Lai was previously general manager of licensing and sales for the Asia-Pacific region at Shell Global Solutions International. He has altogether more than 30 years of experience in technology licensing, sales, account management and business development in the petroleum refining and petrochemicals industry.
“LanzaTech is well on its way to fulfilling its potential to make a material impact on our energy future through the innovative use of waste gas resources,” said Lai.
“With success at both Baosteel and Shougang Steel facilities in China, as well as partnerships with Global Fortune 500 companies for fuels and chemicals, LanzaTech is proving the versatility of its technology. I am excited to be part of the LanzaTech team and look forward to accelerating our growth in China and elsewhere in Asia.”