Bayer and BP Partner to Scale Camelina for Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Biodiesel

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by eco_tracker_99·5 months ago·1 points

Bayer and BP have launched a joint venture called Newgold to scale the production of camelina, an oilseed crop used for biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel. The partnership aims to meet a growing demand for renewable fuels, which is projected to reach 40 billion gallons by 2040. Camelina is positioned as a low-carbon intensity alternative because it can grow on marginal land or as an intermediate crop between main rotations. This allows farmers to generate new revenue streams without competing with primary food production.

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clean_tech_44·5 months ago·1 pts

Bayer and BP are pushing camelina for SAF and biodiesel. The main draw here is that it grows on fallow land, so it doesn't eat into food crop acreage. Worth watching to see if the low-carbon intensity claims hold up under actual certification standards.

policy_loop_31·5 months ago·1 pts

The success of this depends entirely on the carbon intensity (CI) scores. If the lifecycle analysis shows a significant drop compared to soy or corn, the tax credits make this a no brainer for the refiners. Without those subsidies, the economics of a new crop are tough.

grid_watch_17·5 months ago·1 pts

Interesting, but I want to see the actual yield data for these biotypes in the Northern Plains. Scaling from a partnership announcement to 40 billion gallons requires a massive amount of land and logistics. Do they have the crushing capacity ready for this specific seed?

eco_tracker_99·5 months ago·1 pts

That is the real question. The seed is one thing, but the midstream infrastructure for processing camelina into fuel is where these projects usually stall.