Jord and Votion Biorefineries Partner to Convert C4-Grass Biomass into Biocrude and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

February 05, 2025

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(Jord) This collaboration aims to accelerate the global energy transition and reduce carbon emissions in hard-to-abate sectors such as transport, aviation, and chemicals. -- Jord AB (“Jord”) and Votion Biorefineries AB (“Votion”) are proud to announce a strategic partnership to convert Jord’s sustainable C4-grass biomass into biocrude and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This collaboration aims to accelerate the global energy transition and reduce carbon emissions in hard-to-abate sectors such as transport, aviation, and chemicals.

About Jord and Votion Biorefineries

Jord specializes in cultivating and commercializing C4-grass biomass and solid biofuels, grown on marginal or degraded lands in Senegal and the Dominican Republic. This fast-growing biomass sequesters carbon, regenerates soils, and serves as an ideal feedstock for renewable energy applications.

Votion Biorefineries, founded in 2022, is a Swedish company committed to combating global warming through scalable and feedstock-flexible biorefinery technologies. Votion converts sustainable biomass into advanced biofuels, SAF, renewable chemicals, and valuable by-products like fertilizers and biogas.

Driving the Green Transition

By combining their expertise, Jord and Votion aim to:

• Accelerate decarbonization in the energy and aviation sectors.

• Develop scalable, profitable solutions for high-yield biofuel production.

• Foster socio-economic development in the regions where they operate.

“This partnership is a tremendous opportunity to advance innovative solutions in the biofuel industry. By integrating Votion’s cutting-edge biorefinery technologies with Jord’s sustainably cultivated biomass, we are establishing a scalable model for impactful energy solutions that address the urgent need for decarbonization. Jord’s cultivation of C4-grass on marginal lands in regions like Latin America and Africa already creates significant climate benefits by improving soil health and capturing atmospheric carbon. Together, we will transform this renewable biomass into biocrude, sustainable aviation fuel, and other biochemicals, turning it into a pivotal driver for cleaner energy and reduced emissions across aviation, transportation, and the chemical industry.”

‍stated Anders Edling Hultgren, CEO at Votion Biorefineries. Peder Dagsánth, CEO at Jord AB, added:

‍“At Jord, we are committed to rebalancing the carbon cycle and fostering sustainable growth in communities where we operate. Partnering with Votion Biorefineries allows us to expand the impact of our C4 grass biomass and take a significant step toward transforming global energy systems.”

Strategic Initiatives

Through this collaboration, Jord and Votion will:

• Develop a joint market offering that combines sustainable biomass supply with advanced biocrude production technologies.

• Explore opportunities for establishing Votion’s biorefineries in Jord’s production regions, creating localized supply chains and reducing emissions from transport.

• Investigate the performance and techno-economic conditions of Jord’s C4-grass biomass in biocrude production processes.

• Collaborate on business models, financing strategies, and customer acquisition for the joint offering.

• Work towards commissioning the first biomass-to-crude (BTC) facility within eight years, targetting markets heavily reliant on fossil fuels.

About Jord

Jord is a Swedish company headquartered in Stockholm that is rebalancing the carbon cycle by producing solid biofuel and biochar from C4-grass. Jord’s unique process solves four problems simultaneously:

• Degradation of land.

• Dependency on fossil fuels.

• Increasing levels of CO₂ in the atmosphere.

• Avoid deforestation.

Within Jord’s regenerative agroforestry model, nature-based solutions are combined with innovation, constantly exploring ways to make a lasting, positive impact on our planet and society. Jord also provides comprehensive and tailored carbon credits for businesses committed to reducing CO₂ emissions by offsetting otherwise unavoidable carbon emissions within their value chains. By partnering with us, businesses have the opportunity to go beyond sustainability.

Learn more at: www.jord.one

About Votion Biorefineries

Votion Biorefineries, established in 2022, is a Swedish company dedicated to combating global warming through scalable and feedstock-flexible biorefinery technologies. Votion transforms sustainable biomass into advanced biofuels, SAF, renewable chemicals, and by-products like fertilizers and biogas.

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