Ethanol waste (contaminated DGS) into jet fuel
EcoGrains transforms contaminated and low-value agricultural byproducts into sustainable aviation fuel using patented microbial fermentation technology from Sandia National Labs. By converting materials that cannot be used for food purposes such as contaminated distillers' grains, off-spec corn syrup, corn steep water from ethanol production, and low-grade oilseed press cake from vegetable oil processing into drop-in aviation fuel, EcoGrains achieves up to 80% lifecycle emissions reduction while solving waste disposal challenges for food and agricultural processors.
About EcoGrains
EcoGrains is a biotechnology and chemical-engineering company that focuses on decarbonizing the aviation industry by converting agricultural waste, such as contaminated distillers' grains and off-spec corn syrup, into drop-in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The company utilizes a patented multi-strain co-culture system and a catalytic upgrading process, which were developed under an exclusive commercialization license from Sandia National Laboratories. This technology is designed to operate on low-cost, readily available feedstocks while reducing the number of necessary processing steps, thereby aiming to provide a cost-competitive alternative to traditional Jet-A fuel without adoption risk for airlines.
By producing fuel that is chemically identical to conventional jet fuel, EcoGrains addresses the demand for scalable and sustainable aviation energy solutions. The company's efforts are centered on commercializing its proprietary microbial and catalytic processes to support the aviation sector's transition to lower carbon emissions. Beyond fuel production, the company also aims to produce high-value fertilizers as part of its operations. EcoGrains is actively seeking feedstock partnerships and off-take agreements to support the launch of its upcoming commercial pilot program.
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