GrenOl Sustainable Fuel Offers New Markets for Indiana Corn Farmers

Catalyxx is an innovative greentech company that is replacing the use of fossil-based feedstocks and providing sustainable solutions for producing renewable chemicals and biofuels. Established in 2017, the company’s technology upgrades ethanol by converting it into high-value chemicals suitable for fuel.

During the past several years the Indiana Corn Marketing Council (ICMC), the state’s corn checkoff program, has funded the GrenOl Renewable Fuel Project.

“GrenOl is basically ethanol that has been catalytically converted into a blend of other longer chain alcohols,” explained Corey Crafton, ICMC Value Creation Research Manager. “GrenOl can be used in the market to be mixed back in with more traditional fuels such as diesel.”

This project is crucial for Indiana corn farmers, as it promises substantial benefits. Catalyxx is ready to advance its technology by building a commercial, scalable plant and eyes are on Indiana. Establishing such a plant in Indiana could have a significant impact, especially as the demand for ethanol decreases due to the rise of electric vehicles and small motors.

A 100,000-ton plant could potentially reintroduce 60 million gallons of ethanol back into the market, equivalent to moving 21.5 million bushels of corn annually. GrenOl is currently being produced on a small scale for testing purposes.

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