Why it Matters
Benefits of Green Crude
Environmental and Sustainable
Sapphire Energy's process requires two main inputs—sunlight and CO2. It uses nonpotable, salt water and grows on nonarable land in desert climates and therefore does not impact fresh water resources or lands needed to grow food crops.
Efficient
Algae are the most efficient photosynthetic plants on the planet as no energy goes into making roots, stems, seeds, or flowers. More energy (roughly 6-50 times more) is produced per acre, per year, with algae versus other feedstocks.
Low Carbon Impact
Algae consume CO2 in the process of growing. Every gallon of algae crude oil takes in 13 to 14 kg of CO2. Sapphire's Green Crude has a well to wheels life cycle carbon impact that is roughly 70% less than fossil-based fuels, and significantly lower than other conventional biofuels.
A Complete Drop-in Replacement
Sapphire Energy's Green Crude is a complete “drop-in” transportation fuel and has equivalent or better energy density than the fossil fuels we currently use. It is compatible with the existing energy infrastructure, including the network of refineries, pipelines, distribution centers and the current fleet of cars, trucks, and jets.
Scalable
Sapphire's scalable production facilities can grow easily and economically because production is modular, fueled by sunlight, and is not constrained by land or other natural resources.
