Sierra BioFuels has broken ground on the first phase of its Sierra BioFuels plant in Nevada , which will turn domestic refuse into airplane biofuel. The company has spent 10 years developing its proprietary thermochemical process, said CEO Jim Macias . The new plant is due to start operations in early 2020 and will convert 175,000 tons of rubbish into 175,000 tons of fuel per year, reducing CO2 emissions by more than 80% compared to the use of traditional petroleum-based transport fuels. "We appreciate the strong support that we have received over the years from the State of Nevada, including Governor Brian Sandoval's office and Storey County. Eventually Fulcrum wants to produce more than 300 million gallons of green jet 10 years .
Sierra BioFuels has broken ground on the first phase of its Sierra BioFuels plant in Nevada , which will turn domestic refuse into airplane biofuel. The company has spent 10 years developing its proprietary thermochemical process, said CEO Jim Macias . The new plant is due to start operations in early 2020 and will convert 175,000 tons of rubbish into 175,000 tons of fuel per year, reducing CO2 emissions by more than 80% compared to the use of traditional petroleum-based transport fuels. Eventually Fulcrum wants to produce more than 300 million gallons of green jet 10 years .