Charles E. Wyman, President and CEO at Vertimass, added: “As innovators in sustainable fuel production technology, we are accelerating the path to commercially viable deployment of renewable fuels. Clariant’s deep expertise in zeolite catalyst development and proven capabilities in commercial scale-up make them an exceptional partner, and we look forward to working closely with Clariant to deploy our CADO technology.”
Vertimass’ proprietary CADO technology enables the catalytic conversion of sustainable methanol, ethanol, and other alcohols into liquid fuels that are compatible with existing vehicles and aircraft, representing a significant advancement in sustainable chemical processing with environmental benefits. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Vertimass focuses on developing and licensing breakthrough processes for renewable fuel production.
Building on an established relationship, this collaboration aims to optimize catalyst performance while enabling efficient scale-up to commercial production. Clariant brings proven expertise in customizing zeolite platforms and unique capabilities in rapidly scaling the catalyst for Vertimass’ CADO technology to commercial production. The collaboration underscores Clariant’s continued commitment to advancing zeolite catalyst innovation and enabling sustainable chemistry solutions for the global energy transition.
