Chevron Lummus Global (CLG; Houston, Tex.; www.chevronlummus.com) and Neste (Espoo, Finland; www.neste.com), the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel, announced their progress in developing new technology for converting lignocellulosic biomass into high-quality, lower-emission renewable fuels. Through close collaboration at CLG’s state-of-the-art R&D facility in the U.S., Neste and CLG have successfully demonstrated proof of concept for converting lignocellulosic waste into renewable fuels, with highly promising initial results.
“Our collaboration and initial success demonstrate the complementary strengths of Neste and CLG to create a powerful, scalable platform to produce renewable fuel from lignocellulosic raw material,” said Rajesh Samarth, Chief Executive Officer of Chevron Lummus Global. “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.”
The partnership combines CLG’s extensive experience and proven track record in developing and licensing market leading refining technologies with Neste’s pioneering expertise and global leadership in renewable fuels. With a successful proof of concept, the partners are now advancing to the next phase—further validating the process for commercial-scale deployment and unlocking the full potential of this abundant, underutilized feedstock.
“Lignocellulosic waste and residues can make an important contribution as a new and scalable raw material pool for renewable fuels,” Lars Peter Lindfors, Senior Vice President of Technology and Innovation at Neste. “The technology development with CLG has progressed well and we are very encouraged by the initial results. 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.”
Chevron Lummus Global (CLG), a joint venture between Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Lummus Technology, is a leading technology provider for the production of renewable and conventional transportation fuels, premium base oils, and sustainable petrochemicals from a wide range of feedstocks.
Neste creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel.