biotech startup : syntecbiofuel.com

SyntecBiofuel: Pioneering Carbon-Negative Biofuel Solutions

Transforming waste into high-performance fuels—scalably, affordably, and sustainably.

Company Overview

Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Houston, SyntecBiofuel (https://syntecbiofuel.com/) is committed to revolutionizing the waste-to-energy sector through its patented gasification technology. Specializing in drop-in biofuels for aviation and heavy transport, SyntecBiofuel produces renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from non-food biomass. The company’s SynDiesel™ and SynJet™ fuels are ASTM- and FDA-preapproved for commercial and aviation use, enabling industry-wide adoption with minimal infrastructure change.
Keywords: waste-to-energy, drop-in biofuels, renewable diesel.

Technology Deep Dive

How SyntecBiofuel’s Process Works:

Feedstock: Utilizes non-food biomass sources, such as agricultural and forestry waste, ensuring no competition with food supply chains.
Conversion: Patented gasification and purification process converts biomass into ultra-clean syngas, followed by catalytic synthesis into liquid fuels.
Output: Produces ASTM-certified drop-in fuels—SynJet™ (aviation) and SynDiesel™ (heavy transport)—compatible with existing engines.

Diagram Suggestion:
A simple flowchart with three boxes:
Feedstock → Gasification/Purification → SynJet™/SynDiesel™

Key Advantages

Carbon-negative lifecycle: Independently verified by [Third-Party Report].
30% cost reduction: Compared to algal and traditional crop-based biofuels.
Seamless integration: No modifications needed for existing engines or fuel infrastructure.
FDA and ASTM approvals: Cleared for use in commercial aviation and logistics sectors.
Waste-to-energy circularity: Diverts agricultural residues from landfill/incineration.

Traction & Milestones

500,000 gallons/year pilot plant operational since 2023.
Strategic partnership signed with [Major Airline] for SAF supply beginning 2024.
$10M DOE grant awarded for commercial scale-up.
First international patent granted in the EU, 2024.

Financials & Funding

Current stage: Series A, completed Q2 2024.
Revenue model: B2B contracts with airlines, logistics fleets, and refineries.
Recent valuation: $75M post-money (2024).
Seeking: $20M Series B for EU expansion and additional plant construction.

Leadership Team

Dr. Maria Chen, CEO: MIT-trained bioengineer, 15+ bioenergy patents, ex-Shell R&D director.
Paul Alvarez, CTO: 20 years in advanced catalysis, co-inventor of Syntec’s gasification process.
Advisory Board: Includes former Shell CTO, ex-DOE biofuels division lead, and logistics sector veterans.

Reviews & Testimonials

“SynDiesel™ cut our fleet emissions by 40% without CapEx or operational disruption. This is the kind of sustainability logistics companies need.”
— COO, NorthBridge Logistics

Challenges & Risks

Feedstock supply chain scaling: Growing demand requires robust, local sourcing.
Mitigation: Investing in decentralized pre-processing hubs near major agricultural regions.
Policy uncertainty: Changes in renewable fuel credits or subsidies can impact growth.
Mitigation: Diversifying markets and securing long-term offtake agreements.