Chevron Technology Ventures

Aether Fuels is an innovative climate technology company focused on creating sustainable fuels aimed at decarbonizing challenging sectors such as aviation and ocean shipping. The firm specializes in developing technologies that facilitate the efficient and cost-effective production of sustainable fuels from waste biomass and biogenic carbon dioxide. By enabling clients to produce practical and scalable sustainable fuels, Aether Fuels addresses the critical need for environmentally friendly alternatives in industries that are traditionally hard to decarbonize.

Starfire Energy is a company focused on developing and deploying sustainable energy technologies, specializing in the production of carbon-free ammonia. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Aurora, Colorado, Starfire Energy has created modular systems that synthesize ammonia from renewable energy sources, specifically wind and solar power. These modular plants are built in shipping containers that are pre-wired and pre-plumbed, facilitating easy on-site installation. The ammonia produced is not only used as a fertilizer and refrigerant but also serves as an energy-dense liquid fuel. By utilizing renewable energy, air, and water as inputs, Starfire Energy aims to meet the growing demands for energy storage and transportation while contributing to carbon-free industrial processes.

Bunge Chevron Ag Renewables develop lower carbon intensity feedstocks.

Renewable Energy Group, Inc. is a leader in the production and supply of lower carbon transportation fuels, including biodiesel and renewable diesel. The company operates an integrated system for the procurement, distribution, and logistics of converting natural fats, oils, greases, and sugars into advanced biofuels. It runs a network of 13 biorefineries, with 11 located in the United States and 2 in Germany. Renewable Energy Group also engages in the purchase and resale of biomass-based diesel and provides operational management services for production facilities. Additionally, the company offers construction management services for the development or upgrade of biorefineries and sells petroleum-based heating oils and diesel fuels. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Ames, Iowa, Renewable Energy Group is committed to advancing bio-based fuel and chemicals through its innovative research and development initiatives.

Starfire Energy is a company focused on developing and deploying sustainable energy technologies, specializing in the production of carbon-free ammonia. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Aurora, Colorado, Starfire Energy has created modular systems that synthesize ammonia from renewable energy sources, specifically wind and solar power. These modular plants are built in shipping containers that are pre-wired and pre-plumbed, facilitating easy on-site installation. The ammonia produced is not only used as a fertilizer and refrigerant but also serves as an energy-dense liquid fuel. By utilizing renewable energy, air, and water as inputs, Starfire Energy aims to meet the growing demands for energy storage and transportation while contributing to carbon-free industrial processes.

Solazyme is a synthetic biology company that specializes in converting algal biomass into biofuels. Solazyme not only creates biofuels for the the transportation industry, but is experimenting with ways to tailor its products for the cosmetic and food industries.