biorefinery

Amber Wave is described as North America's largest wheat protein processing facility, producing vital wheat gluten, wheat-based ethanol, and co-products for the food, pet food, specialty feed, biofuel, and livestock feed markets. Its Phillipsburg, Kansas facility has produced biofuel since 2006, and a new state-of-the-art wheat protein facility uses milling and extraction equipment to produce premium vital wheat gluten.

aqueous extraction and separationbiofuel productionprotein extractionwheat milling

Aztalan Bio operates a biorefinery in Jefferson, Wisconsin, acquired by ClonBio Group Ltd. in 2022 from Wisconsin's largest ethanol plant. It produces ethanol and corn-based co-products, and is transforming the facility into an advanced biorefinery with dry front-end fractionation systems. The company has invested more than $100 million into the biorefinery.

dry front-end fractionationethanol productiongrain processing

Epyfia, Inc. operates a biorefinery that harnesses renewable, plant-based feedstocks to produce biobased materials and chemicals intended to rival or surpass fossil counterparts. The company focuses on full valorization of all biomass components, especially lignin, using a gentle process that preserves lignin's natural structure. Its closed-loop system recovers solvents, water, and process streams at >96% efficiency.

closed-loop solvent and water recoverylignin valorization