Houston-born Cemvita makes breakthrough in sustainable fuel production (opens original article in a new tab)

Houston-based biotech company Cemvita achieved a major milestone with its FermOil product, successfully completing a 75,000-liter industrial fermentation run using crude glycerin to produce sustainable aviation fuel.

• Cemvita completed a 75,000-liter industrial fermentation run for FermOil at Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant.
• FermOil is produced from industrial crude glycerin, a byproduct, and can be used for sustainable aviation fuel.
• Cemvita plans commercial deployment discussions with partners in Brazil, Europe, and the UK.