Lydian produces affordable, sustainable fuels by recycling CO2 emissions using air, water, and renewable electricity. This process creates carbon-neutral fuels to meet the growing demand in the aviation sector. The company addresses the low current supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Funding
$15M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The aviation industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint, with projections estimating that it could account for over 20% of global emissions by 2050 if sustainable fuel alternatives are not widely adopted. Current sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production meets only a fraction of the demand, accounting for approximately 0.1% of total aviation fuel consumption. This supply-demand gap hinders the widespread adoption of SAF and the decarbonization of the aviation sector.
Solution
Lydian Labs addresses the SAF supply shortage by developing a technology to produce carbon-neutral fuels using only renewable electricity, water, and captured carbon dioxide. Their fully electrified process enables the conversion of CO2 emissions into sustainable aviation fuels with lifecycle emissions reductions of up to 95% compared to fossil-based jet fuel. The technology is designed to be modular and flexible, allowing for deployment at various scales and locations. By recycling CO2, Lydian Labs aims to provide a cost-effective and scalable solution for decarbonizing the aviation industry and enabling widespread sustainable flight.
Target Audience
Lydian Labs targets airlines, aviation fuel providers, and other stakeholders in the aviation industry seeking to reduce their carbon emissions and transition to sustainable fuel sources.
Features
- Electrified reactor system for converting CO2 and water into SAF
- Modular design for flexible deployment and scalability
- Compatibility with various sources of renewable electricity
- Production of SAF with up to 95% lower lifecycle emissions than conventional jet fuel
- Proprietary catalysts to enhance the efficiency of CO2 conversion
- Pilot system capable of producing 10,000 gallons of fuel per year