ICF forecasts environmental commodity pricing will likely rise, driven by domestic feedstock shortages versus aggressive Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs). This tension is compounded by the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) limiting full credit for virgin oil biomass-based diesel to a 20% cap starting in 2028. Data shows Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) volumes in the […]
Aemetis is scaling its low-carbon fuels platform, anchored by dairy Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) targeting negative carbon intensity. The RNG project currently links 12 operating digesters via a 36-mile pipeline, aiming to expand to 75 dairies by 2029 and achieve 1,650,000 MMBtu/year production. California facilities include a 65 mgy ethanol plant undergoing upgrades, such as […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Supercool Earth aims to revolutionize water security through nature-inspired cloud seeding using biological ice-nucleating particles. By raising the effective temperature for seeding from -8°C to -2°C, their technology unlocks 40% more seedable storms and extends snowmaking days. With a “follow the water” strategy starting with ski resorts—projecting up to $1.5 million in revenue per resort—the […]
Montana Renewables is aggressively scaling, having reached a 45 million gallon per year SAF run rate in 2024, with plans to hit 150 million gallons by 2026. As a joint venture between Calumet and Warburg Pincus, the company leverages a strategic geographic advantage to serve key Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) markets like Vancouver and […]
