0 process to thermally convert end‑of‑life tires and biomass waste into ASTM D7566 sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and D975 ultra‑low‑sulfur diesel (ULSD).
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Aviation contributes 2–3% of global CO₂ emissions and has few viable low‑carbon fuel options, while end‑of‑life tires and biomass waste lack sustainable, large‑scale disposal pathways.
Solution
Next Energy Fuels addresses both issues with its proprietary Pyrolysis 2.0 process, which thermally converts waste tires and biomass into ASTM D7566 sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and D975 ultra‑low‑sulfur diesel (ULSD). The technology captures the energy content of the feedstocks, producing syngas that is refined into low‑carbon fuels suitable for commercial aviation and diesel markets. By locating facilities near waste sources, the company minimizes transportation emissions and creates a circular supply chain that turns local waste into local fuel. The resulting fuels meet industry specifications, enabling immediate integration into existing aircraft and diesel engines without hardware modifications.
Target Audience
Primary customers are airlines, fuel distributors, and diesel fleet operators seeking certified low‑carbon fuels, as well as municipalities and waste‑management firms looking for sustainable disposal solutions for tires and biomass.
Features
- Pyrolysis 2.0 high‑temperature conversion of mixed tire and biomass feedstocks into clean syngas
- Integrated refining pathway that produces ASTM D7566 SAF and D975 ULSD from the same process stream
- Modular plant design optimized for siting near waste generation points to reduce logistics costs and emissions
- Closed‑loop carbon accounting that quantifies emissions reductions from waste diversion and fuel substitution
- Compatibility with existing aviation and diesel fuel distribution infrastructure, requiring no engine retrofits