Flint Hills Resources
Flint Hills Resources is an independent refining, chemicals, and biofuels company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. Established in 1995 as a subsidiary of Koch Industries, it has developed a diverse portfolio of products, including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, asphalt, ethanol, biodiesel, liquefied natural gas, polymers, and various intermediate chemicals. The company operates refineries in Alaska, Minnesota, and Texas with a combined capacity of approximately 670,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Flint Hills Resources also runs multiple ethanol plants in Iowa and Nebraska, producing a total of 550 million gallons annually, and is a significant purchaser of ethanol in Minnesota. Through strategic investments and acquisitions exceeding $7.6 billion since 2002, the company aims to enhance its operational capabilities while meeting customer demands in the refining and chemical sectors. Its manufacturing facilities, located in Illinois, Michigan, and Texas, produce essential materials used in numerous industries, including automotive and packaging. Flint Hills Resources is committed to efficient resource utilization and community involvement, striving to create value for both its customers and society at large.
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Past deals in Biofuel
Edeniq
Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 2008, Edeniq specializes in developing technologies for producing cellulosic ethanol from corn kernel fiber. Its Intellulose platform enables existing ethanol plants to produce additional cellulosic ethanol with zero capital investment.
Edeniq
Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 2008, Edeniq specializes in developing technologies for producing cellulosic ethanol from corn kernel fiber. Its Intellulose platform enables existing ethanol plants to produce additional cellulosic ethanol with zero capital investment.
Edeniq
Venture Round in 2015
Founded in 2008, Edeniq specializes in developing technologies for producing cellulosic ethanol from corn kernel fiber. Its Intellulose platform enables existing ethanol plants to produce additional cellulosic ethanol with zero capital investment.
SG Biofuels
Series C in 2014
SG Biofuels is an integrated bioenergy crop company specializing in the development and production of elite hybrid seeds of Jatropha, a low-cost feedstock for biodiesel, bio-jet fuel, and specialty chemicals. Leveraging the largest and most diverse library of Jatropha genetic material, the company utilizes molecular breeding and biotechnology to optimize its offerings. SG Biofuels combines advanced scientific research with expertise in agronomy and plantation management to capitalize on the potential of Jatropha. The company has received multiple accolades, including recognition as one of the Top 5 Renewable Jet Fuel Supply Chain Companies and one of the Top 50 Companies in Bioenergy for several consecutive years. Additionally, it has been honored with awards for its contributions to feedstock domestication and sustainability within the biofuel sector.
Benefuel
Seed Round in 2014
Benefuel is focused on advancing the production of biodiesel through its innovative solid catalyst refining platform, which allows for the efficient conversion of a diverse range of feedstocks, including non-food-related fats and oils. This technology enables the company to shift the traditional model of biodiesel production from large, centralized operations to a more localized approach, facilitating the use of abundant renewable resources. By offering high-quality biodiesel along with related fuels, lubricants, and chemicals, Benefuel aims to provide a cost-effective alternative energy source that supports businesses in reducing their production costs while promoting sustainability in the energy sector.
Edeniq
Venture Round in 2012
Founded in 2008, Edeniq specializes in developing technologies for producing cellulosic ethanol from corn kernel fiber. Its Intellulose platform enables existing ethanol plants to produce additional cellulosic ethanol with zero capital investment.
SG Biofuels
Series B in 2012
SG Biofuels is an integrated bioenergy crop company specializing in the development and production of elite hybrid seeds of Jatropha, a low-cost feedstock for biodiesel, bio-jet fuel, and specialty chemicals. Leveraging the largest and most diverse library of Jatropha genetic material, the company utilizes molecular breeding and biotechnology to optimize its offerings. SG Biofuels combines advanced scientific research with expertise in agronomy and plantation management to capitalize on the potential of Jatropha. The company has received multiple accolades, including recognition as one of the Top 5 Renewable Jet Fuel Supply Chain Companies and one of the Top 50 Companies in Bioenergy for several consecutive years. Additionally, it has been honored with awards for its contributions to feedstock domestication and sustainability within the biofuel sector.
Benefuel
Venture Round in 2011
Benefuel is focused on advancing the production of biodiesel through its innovative solid catalyst refining platform, which allows for the efficient conversion of a diverse range of feedstocks, including non-food-related fats and oils. This technology enables the company to shift the traditional model of biodiesel production from large, centralized operations to a more localized approach, facilitating the use of abundant renewable resources. By offering high-quality biodiesel along with related fuels, lubricants, and chemicals, Benefuel aims to provide a cost-effective alternative energy source that supports businesses in reducing their production costs while promoting sustainability in the energy sector.
SG Biofuels
Series A in 2010
SG Biofuels is an integrated bioenergy crop company specializing in the development and production of elite hybrid seeds of Jatropha, a low-cost feedstock for biodiesel, bio-jet fuel, and specialty chemicals. Leveraging the largest and most diverse library of Jatropha genetic material, the company utilizes molecular breeding and biotechnology to optimize its offerings. SG Biofuels combines advanced scientific research with expertise in agronomy and plantation management to capitalize on the potential of Jatropha. The company has received multiple accolades, including recognition as one of the Top 5 Renewable Jet Fuel Supply Chain Companies and one of the Top 50 Companies in Bioenergy for several consecutive years. Additionally, it has been honored with awards for its contributions to feedstock domestication and sustainability within the biofuel sector.
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