Why a new fuel source?
Rising Demand for a Constrained Energy Supply: There are growing demands for energy, straining our conventional energy resources. Biofuels play a role in adding diversity and additional supply.
Climate Change: There is a widespread view that an increase in greenhouse gases is leading to climate change, with adverse effects on the environment. Low-carbon fuels can help address this concern.
The push for sustainable energy sources
is real and it’s here to stay
What is cellulose?
Cellulose is an energy-rich carbohydrate that is the main structural component of green plants, found in the stems, stalks, and leaves. It is the basic building block of both small plants and of large trees.
Cellulose derived from wood fiber is also the main component in wood pulp, newsprint, office paper and cardboard boxes.
What are biofuels?
Biofuels are renewable, meaning that their sources can be re-grown, and when managed in a sustainable way, can be produced forever.
Biofuels fall into two broad categories: first generation and second generation.
First-generation biofuels include biodiesel made from soy beans, sunflowers and other refined vegetable oils, as well as ethanol made from corn and sugar cane.
Second-generation biofuels are made from non-food based biomass and waste products.
Catchlight Energy will be producing second-generation biofuels made from biomass.