Virent

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Alternative energy and research & development

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Air Force Biofuel Program

The U.S. Air Force's initiative to develop and demonstrate renewable jet biofuel as a replacement for conventional jet fuel. The program is part of broader Department of Defense renewable energy strategy.

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A renewable jet fuel produced by Virent that the U.S. Air Force will demonstrate as a potential replacement for conventional jet fuel. This represents Virent's first batch of jet biofuel.

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A renewable fuel derived from biological sources designed to replace conventional jet fuel for aircraft propulsion. Virent has developed a formulation that the Air Force is demonstrating.

Liquid biofuels

Renewable fuels in liquid form derived from biological sources, proposed as alternatives to petroleum-based fuels for various applications including aviation.

Paraxylene (PX)

A hydrocarbon material component that serves as a molecular anchor for shaping production of sustainable plastic materials. PX is referred to as the 'Jesus Molecule' due to its structural role in enabling renewable plastic bottle production.

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Air Force Biofuel Program

The U.S. Air Force's initiative to develop and demonstrate renewable jet biofuel as a replacement for conventional jet fuel. The program is part of broader Department of Defense renewable energy strategy.

under construction 1 mention

Paraxylene (PX) Sustainable Plastics Development Initiative

Coca-Cola's investment program to accelerate development of affordable paraxylene (PX) technology for producing entirely renewable plastic bottles. The initiative aims to transform the plastics industry toward sustainability.

announced 1 mention

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A renewable jet fuel produced by Virent that the U.S. Air Force will demonstrate as a potential replacement for conventional jet fuel. This represents Virent's first batch of jet biofuel.

Renewable Plastic Bottles (future product)

Plastic bottles manufactured entirely from renewable materials using paraxylene (PX) technology. Coca-Cola aims to produce these by 2050.

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Paraxylene (PX) Production and Application Research

Energy Insecurity: The False Promise of Liquid Biofuels

In the news (2)

Biofuel program from the Air Force finds an ally in Coca-Cola

13 years 1 month ago

Virent specializes in biofuel technology and has produced the first batch of jet biofuel that the Air Force will demonstrate. The company is backed by Coca-Cola's strategic partnership.

Coke invests in new sustainability project that could change the plastics industry as a whole

14 years 5 months ago

Alternative energy and R&D company receiving investment from Coca-Cola to accelerate development of affordable paraxylene (PX) plastics.

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