Woody biomass
Proven, Not Promised.
The Integrated Biorefinery Company turns woody biomass into renewable fuels through our single-step conversion process. Renewable diesel is the fuel today. Because our fuel already meets ASTM D975 (diesel), THEIBCO qualifies for an expedited SAF approval pathway. The pathway is designed to be carbon negative.
Reactor modules
What we do
Renewablefuels
Woody biomass is refined into renewable diesel today. Because our fuel already meets ASTM D975 (diesel), THEIBCO qualifies for an expedited SAF approval pathway.
The first wholly-owned facility is planned in Georgia.
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What we do
Oneconversion step
Our single-step conversion process converts woody biomass. No purchased hydrogen is required. The reactor modules are identical and factory-built, and a plant grows by adding modules rather than by enlarging one unit.
The facility can generate its own electricity when needed, for its own use. It is energy self-sufficient and able to supply its own power. On-site electricity is a self-supply capability, not a product for sale.
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Alongside the fuel
What theplant produces
- Renewable diesel is the fuel today.
- Because our fuel already meets ASTM D975 (diesel), THEIBCO qualifies for an expedited SAF approval pathway.
- Biochar, pyroligneous acid (wood vinegar), and carbon-removal credits.
- Graphene is in production.
The promise
An integrated biorefinery in which every part of the tree earns: fuel, biochar, carbon-removal credits, pyroligneous acid (wood vinegar), and graphene.
Specifications
Fuel andproducts
Renewable diesel
- Meets ASTM D975
- Sulfur <15 ppm
- Cetane ~79
- Ash <0.001%
Sustainable aviation fuel
- Because our fuel already meets ASTM D975 (diesel), THEIBCO qualifies for an expedited SAF approval pathway.
Co-products
- Biochar
- Pyroligneous acid (wood vinegar)
- Process water
- Carbon-removal credits
- Graphene-grade carbon
Feedstock
- Georgia woody biomass
Published figures
The track record
The technology's operating record on a commercial scale. The hard figures on this page are only the ones below.
TRL 7.5
Technology readiness
ENGIE Laborelec assessment, 2018 · Leidos
19,000+
Hours at temperature at commercial scale
50,000+
Gallons of liquid fuel produced
Used internally and in witnessed generator runs, not sold.
ASTM D975
Renewable diesel, SGS-verified
Get to know us
Founders and leadership of The Integrated Biorefinery Company.
Founders
David Voyticky
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Chris Headrick
Co-Founder & Chief Commercialization Officer
Leadership
Andrea Pinabell
Co-CEO
Andrea Pinabell is Co-CEO of IBCO, a chemical engineer, and a sustainability and energy executive with 30 years of global experience. She is Founder and CEO of AC Impact Advisors, a Distinguished External Fellow at Georgia Tech’s Strategic Energy Institute, and an Advisory Board member at Lime Rock New Energy. Her previous leadership roles include President of Southface Institute and Vice President of Sustainability & Global Citizenship at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Andrea brings expertise in business strategy, clean energy innovation, and partnerships. She holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State University and resides in Atlanta, GA.