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 […]
Addressing the “slow build” bottleneck in biomass facilities, Forest Concepts introduces modular “Plug and Play” processing systems to accelerate deployment. Their proprietary Crumbles® technology creates uniform feedstock particles that tolerate high moisture, removing the need for extensive drying and potentially cutting operational expenses (OPEX) by up to 50%. With the U.S. biomass market projected to […]
This guide argues that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is more financially viable for passengers than often perceived. Data presented by aireg shows that meeting ReFuelEU mandates—which rise to 70% by 2050—would increase ticket costs for a Munich-Singapore flight by only €22. The presentation outlines Germany’s strategy to support Power-to-Liquid (PtL) production with €3 billion in […]
