Commando Fuels produces American‑made, low‑carbon fuels and materials from hemp using modular refining technologies such as pyrolysis and transesterification. The company supplies domestic defense, maritime, and heavy‑industry sectors with secure, scalable fuel alternatives that reduce reliance on imported energy and support supply‑chain resilience.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Critical sectors such as defense, maritime, and heavy industry rely on fuel and material supply chains that are vulnerable to foreign dependence, price volatility, and regulatory uncertainty. Limited domestic low‑carbon fuel options increase operational risk and hinder efforts to meet sustainability goals.
Solution
Commando Fuels converts domestically grown industrial hemp into a portfolio of diesel‑compatible fuels using modular pyrolysis and transesterification processes. The resulting biodiesel (FAME) can be blended with conventional diesel and has already demonstrated reliable performance in field applications, while renewable diesel and jet‑range fuels are being developed through catalytic upgrading of hemp‑derived bio‑oil. By producing these fuels on U.S. soil, the company provides a secure, low‑carbon energy source that can be scaled to meet the needs of critical users and supports rural economic development through new hemp markets.
Target Audience
Primary customers are U.S. defense agencies, maritime operators, and heavy‑industry firms that require reliable, low‑carbon diesel and jet fuel alternatives, as well as government and commercial entities focused on energy security and sustainability.
Features
- Modular pyrolysis units that thermochemically convert hemp biomass into energy‑dense bio‑oil for downstream fuel upgrading
- Transesterification of hemp seed oil to produce biodiesel (FAME) compatible with existing diesel engines and infrastructure
- Catalytic upgrading and hydrotreating pathways to generate renewable diesel and jet‑range fuel precursors meeting standard performance specifications
- Ability to blend produced fuels with conventional petroleum fuels, enabling gradual integration into current supply chains
- Domestic feedstock sourcing from hemp growers, enhancing supply‑chain resilience and providing an additional market for sustainable agriculture