Why venture capital’s winning doctrine for software breaks at the factory gate—and why China’s phase-based approach is scaling the bioeconomy while the U.S. struggles. Stand at the gate of the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park and the argument makes itself. The scale is difficult to absorb all at once. Miles of pipe rack. Integrated utilities. On-site […]
WSU led the NARA project, which achieved the first commercial flight using jet fuel derived from wood in 2016. Utilizing forest harvest residuals, the Northwest region has a total potential SAF production of 6.5 million bone dry tons annually, equating to ~273 million gallons/year. This translates to about 42 gallons of biojet per bone dry […]
Integrated Dynamics focuses on next-generation biorefineries by leveraging rugged, naturally advantaged microbes known as hyperthermophiles. These microbes grow in temperatures above 85ºC, which implicitly excludes microbial contaminants—a critical advantage, as up to 10% of ethanol ferments are compromised. Hyperthermophiles offer extreme speed, with doubling rates approaching 30 minutes, suitable for industrial use. Integrated Dynamics reports […]
The good news first. Aether Fuels is moving forward with a new project in Singapore, extending its footprint in one of the world’s most strategically important aviation hubs. For a company focused on scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from waste carbon streams, Singapore is not just another site — it is a signal. It suggests […]
Merrick focuses on scaling biomanufacturing projects across fuels, food, and materials, emphasizing design excellence to de-risk commercialization. Successful scale-up relies on structured steps, starting from bench trials to commercial process design. Using the Front-End Loading (FEL) process is crucial for risk mitigation. Effective front-end planning, as reported at a DOE workshop, yields average savings of […]
ekoa is a biocomposite manufactured from flax fibers and CO2-negative plant-based resin, addressing the issue that interior materials account for 37%+ of global energy consumption. Flax sequesters 1.4kg of CO2 per kg of fiber. The current production line yields $20 million in revenue with a 70% gross margin on a $1.25 million CAPEX. Sales are […]
After years of Pat Gruber standing on ABLC stages and pointing out the big problems the industry could—and should—solve, here’s the latest one: he’s announced his impending retirement as Chief Executive Officer of Gevo, planned for April 2026. At first glance, the instinctive reaction is the familiar one: uh oh. After all, Gruber has been […]
LongTC offers expert consulting in bioresource valorization, aiming to solve commercialization challenges. Principal Michael Long’s background includes leading the team that produced the world’s first gallon quantities of Algae-derived biodiesel (2011) and authoring the winning proposal for the first U.S. woody biomass to RNG pilot demonstration (2023). Key market data indicates significant SAF growth, projecting […]
This is 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 1999. This is Y2K. Around the world, the largest millennium celebration in human history is poised to begin. Fireworks are wired and rehearsed. Broadcast feeds are cued. City centers wait to erupt in light. But beneath the celebration, the world holds its breath. In a control room in […]
The Pacific Northwest is positioning itself as a premier Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) hub, leveraging over 50 million acres of woody biomass and strong policy frameworks like Washington’s Clean Fuel Standard. This guide outlines a multi-modal decarbonization strategy uniting Boeing, Alaska Airlines, and research giants PNNL and WSU. By co-locating SAF production with green hydrogen […]
