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Turning Carbon Dioxide into Sustainable Fuel: United and Oxy Low Carbon Ventures Announce Collaboration with Biotech Firm to Create New Fuel Sources
United Airlines Ventures (UAV) and Oxy Low Carbon Ventures (OLCV) today announced a collaboration with Houston-based biotech firm Cemvita Factory to commercialize the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) intended to be developed through a revolutionary new process using carbon dioxide (CO2) and synthetic microbes. UAV also announced an equity investment in Cemvita Factory. OLCV, a subsidiary of Occidental (Oxy), is a founding investor in Cemvita Factory.
SAF is an alternative to jet fuel that uses non-petroleum feedstock and offers lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions. United has invested in more SAF production than any other airline.
?At United, we have been consistent in leading the airline industry with bold action when it comes to fighting climate change ? that starts with building an ecosystem around companies like Cemvita Factory to create and commercialize new SAF technologies,? said Michael Leskinen, President of United Airlines Ventures. ?This is truly a global imperative, and this cooperation with Oxy Low Carbon Ventures reflects our dedication to building relationships across sectors and working with companies aligned with our sustainability goals.?
United and OLCV have previously worked together on new approaches to combat climate change. Together, UAV and OLCV will fund development work at Cemvita to convert carbon dioxide into hydrocarbons for SAF. If performance targets are achieved, UAV and OLCV plan to form a joint venture to commercialize the technology. This includes funding projects such as pilot and demo plants, engineering studies, financing construction and operating SAF plants.
?The use of SAF is a promising approach that we believe can significantly reduce global emissions from aviation and further decarbonization initiatives to combat climate change,? said Richard Jackson, President, Operations, U.S. Onshore Resources and Carbon Management, Oxy. ?We are eager to collaborate with United and Cemvita to accelerate SAF innovation to reach commercial scale.?
Today?s announcement makes Cemvita the third SAF-related technology to receive an investment from UAV. Launched in 2021, UAV targets startups, upcoming technologies, and sustainability concepts that will complement United’s goal of net zero emissions by 2050 ? without relying on traditional carbon offsets. United has aggressively pursued strategic investments in SAF producers and revolutionary technologies including carbon capture, hydrogen-electric engines, electric regional aircraft, and urban air mobility. SAF has the potential to deliver the performance of petroleum-based jet fuel but with a fraction of its carbon footprint on a lifecycle basis.
Cemvita Factory uses synthetic biology to turn carbon dioxide into chemicals and alternative fuels, including sustainable aviation fuel. Cemvita is among the first to employ this technology to support heavy industry decarbonization and, find ways to use microbiology to turn carbon dioxide into fuel.
“Cemvita Factory is delighted to team up with United and Oxy for this exciting development,? says Moji Karimi, co-founder and CEO of Cemvita. ?We commend United Airlines for being a leader in the airline industry?s decarbonization efforts and are proud to work once again with OLCV to provide these solutions on a broader scale.?
United?s 100% green commitmentHere are some of the ways United plans to make sustainability the new standard in flight:
United?s shared purpose is ?Connecting People. Uniting the World.? In 2019, United and United Express? carriers operated more than 1.7 million flights carrying more than 162 million customers. United has the most comprehensive route network among North American carriers, including U.S. mainland hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. For more about how to join the United team, please visit www.united.com/careers and more information about the company is at www.united.com. United Airlines Holdings, Inc. is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol “UAL?.
About United Airlines VenturesUnited’s corporate venture capital fund, United Airlines Ventures (UAV), allows the airline to continue investing in emerging companies that have the potential to influence the future of travel. The fund concentrates on sustainability concepts that complement United’s goal of net zero emissions by 2050 — without relying on traditional carbon offsets — as well as revolutionary aerospace developments and innovative technologies that are expected to create value for customers and United’s operation.
About Oxy Low Carbon VenturesOxy Low Carbon Ventures, LLC (OLCV) is a subsidiary of Occidental (Oxy), an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. OLCV is focused on advancing cutting-edge, low-carbon technologies and business solutions that enhance Oxy?s business while reducing emissions. OLCV also invests in the development of low-carbon fuels and products, as well as sequestration services to support carbon capture projects globally.
About Cemvita FactoryCemvita Factory, Inc, is on a mission to create a sustainable future by transforming carbon dioxide into value-added products. This conversion platform leverages the biomimicry of natural processes to sustainably produce chemicals and polymers. Additionally, Cemvita’s biotech platform is also used to develop and optimize low carbon bioprocesses for Heavy Industry such as mining and oil and gas.
» Author: Marion Kupfer
» Publication Date: 08/04/2022
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