Lignocellulosic biomass, as described by the U.S. Department of Energy, is plant and plant-based materials not used for food or feed. It is considered a renewable resource for the production of biofuels. (Source: Shutterstock)
Working with renewable fuels producer Neste, Chevron and Lummus’ joint venture on June 11 said it has successfully demonstrated proof of concept for converting lignocellulosic waste into renewable fuels.
Lignocellulosic biomass, as described by the U.S. Department of Energy, is plant and plant-based materials not used for food or feed. It is considered a renewable resource for the production of biofuels.
“By advancing the hydroprocessing of diverse feedstocks, we’re not only expanding the possibilities for renewable fuels but also setting a new benchmark for innovation in sustainable energy,” Chevron Lummus Global CEO Rajesh Samarth said in a news release.
The partners aim to create a scalable platform to produce renewable fuel from lignocellulosic raw material, he said.
Lars Peter Lindfors, senior vice president of technology and innovation at Neste, said initial results are encouraging.
“Unlocking the potential of these promising raw materials would allow us to meet the growing demand of renewable fuels in the long-term and contribute to ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction targets,” Lindfors said.
Their efforts are now advancing to the next phase, which will further validate the process for commercial-scale deployment, according to the news release.
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