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Svante is a prominent provider of carbon capture and removal solutions, focusing on the development and manufacture of innovative solid sorbents, structured adsorbent filters, and rotary contactor machines. The company's technology is designed for post-combustion industrial carbon capture and direct air capture, addressing hard-to-decarbonize emissions from industries such as cement, hydrogen, oil and gas, and steel. Svante's solid sorbent-based technology is both environmentally responsible and scalable, allowing for effective CO2 capture that meets pipeline-grade purity standards. This captured carbon can be safely transported, stored underground, or repurposed for various applications. By forming partnerships across the global carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) value chain, Svante aims to facilitate the implementation of source-to-sink carbon capture projects, helping enterprises reduce emissions while managing capital costs and energy use effectively.

LanzaJet is a company dedicated to producing sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the aviation industry. By utilizing innovative technology, LanzaJet converts non-recyclable waste into low-carbon fuels, providing a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels. The company's approach aligns with the principles of the circular economy, emphasizing the importance of sustainability and waste reduction. Through its efforts, LanzaJet seeks to significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions in aviation, contributing to a more sustainable future for air travel.

Enerkem Inc. is a cleantech company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in the production of renewable biofuels and chemicals derived from waste materials. The company utilizes a proprietary thermochemical process to convert non-recyclable municipal solid waste into cellulosic ethanol and other renewable chemicals. Over a decade of research has validated Enerkem's technology, which addresses issues related to oil dependence and waste disposal. The company operates advanced facilities that support its business model of producing biofuels profitably from a diverse range of feedstocks. Enerkem is majority-owned by a mix of institutional and clean-technology investors, including various venture capital firms and industrial investors. With a workforce of approximately 170 employees across Canada and the United States, Enerkem is committed to transforming waste into sustainable energy solutions.

Syncrude Canada Ltd. is a major operator in Canada’s oil sands industry, specializing in the production of low-sulfur crude oil. Founded in 1964 and based in Fort McMurray, the company has built a 50-year reputation for responsible operations and innovation within the sector. As a subsidiary of Suncor Energy Inc. since 2016, Syncrude is involved in various stages of oil sands development, including research, exploration, and mining. The company focuses on enhancing environmental performance and economic efficiency through its suite of technologies, contributing significantly to the growth of Canada's energy landscape.

Benefuel is focused on commercializing an advanced biodiesel refining platform that utilizes a solid catalyst to produce high-quality biodiesel from a diverse range of feedstocks, including non-food-related fats and oils. By shifting away from traditional large-scale, centralized fuel production, Benefuel promotes a more localized model of production and consumption. The company also offers fuels, lubricants, and chemicals derived from low-cost renewable feedstock, providing an alternative energy source that enables businesses to reduce biodiesel production costs. This innovative approach leverages the vast availability of renewable resources in the global market, positioning Benefuel as a key player in the alternative energy sector.

GreatPoint Energy, Inc. specializes in producing pure hydrogen and substitute natural gas from coal, petroleum coke, and biomass using a proprietary catalytic hydromethanation process. This innovative technology converts carbon-rich feedstocks into a methane-rich gas stream, while also facilitating the capture and sequestration of carbon dioxide. The resulting products, including substitute natural gas, are utilized in various applications such as residential and commercial heating, power generation, and industrial processes, contributing to near-zero carbon electricity production. In addition to natural gas, the process generates valuable by-products like vanadium, nickel, activated carbon, ammonia, and sulfuric acid. GreatPoint Energy serves clients across several countries in Asia, including China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Indonesia, and collaborates with strategic investors and partners in the energy sector. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company aims to enhance the economic viability and environmental sustainability of natural gas production.