Virent Energy Systems, Inc. is an energy technology company based in Madison, Wisconsin, specializing in the production of hydrocarbon chemicals and fuels from plant sugars. Utilizing its patented BioForming technology, Virent converts various bio-based feedstocks, such as beet sugar, sugar cane, corn starch, and cellulosic materials like bagasse and corn stover, into products that are chemically identical to petroleum-derived fuels and chemicals. The company’s offerings include gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and bio-aromatic compounds used in a variety of applications, such as paints, textiles, and automotive products. Virent has established strategic partnerships with notable companies, including Royal Dutch Shell and The Coca-Cola Company, to further its mission of providing renewable alternatives to fossil fuels. Founded in 2002, Virent operates as a subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum Corporation.