Fulcrum BioEnergy (Sierra BioFuels Plant)
Headquarters: Storey County, United States
Fulcrum BioEnergy operates the Sierra BioFuels Plant near Reno, Nevada. This pioneering facility converts municipal solid waste (MSW), including plastics and organic matter, into synthetic crude oil via gasification and the Fischer-Tropsch process, which is then refined into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Company Overview
| Role | Plant Operator |
|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Employees | 201-500 |
| Daily Capacity | 500+ |
| Technology | Continuous |
| Headquarters | Storey County, United States |
| Region | North America |
| Feedstock Types | Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)PlasticsPost-Consumer Waste |
| Products & Output | Pyrolysis OilSustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)Diesel |
Plant Locations (1)
| City | Country | Commissioned | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCarran | United States | 2022 | Operational |
Links & Sources
| Website | Visit Website |
|---|---|
| LinkedIn Profile | |
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