Blue Biofuels (OTCQB:BIOF) announced the issuance of a new United States patent, bringing the company's total number of granted patents to seven while maintaining 25 additional patent applications in the pipeline. The latest patent strengthens intellectual property protection for the company's proprietary biofuel technologies as it advances toward commercial deployment.
Expanding Patent Portfolio
The newly granted patent marks a significant milestone in the evolution of Blue Biofuels' proprietary process, which continues to advance in efficiency, scalability, and innovation. According to the company, as their technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, securing comprehensive intellectual property protections grows in importance to ensure breakthroughs remain protected during commercial deployment.
"This new patent is a testament to the strength and originality of our CTS technology," said Ben Slager, CEO of Blue Biofuels. "Each step forward in building our intellectual property portfolio is a step toward securing our competitive advantage as we bring clean, cost-effective biofuels to market. Innovation and protection go hand-in-hand as we scale up."
Cellulose-to-Sugar Technology Platform
The patents protect Blue Biofuels' Cellulose-to-Sugar (CTS) technology, a sustainable and renewable green energy system with the potential to achieve a near-zero carbon footprint. The CTS process can convert cellulose from virtually any plant material – including grasses, forestry products, and agricultural waste such as sugarcane bagasse and wheat straw – into sugars that are subsequently processed into biofuels.
The company processes these sugars into ethanol and, through its licensed Vertimass technology, into sustainable aviation fuel. Blue Biofuels operates through VertiBlue Fuels, LLC, a 50:50 joint venture with Vertimass, combining the CTS technology with Vertimass processing capabilities.
Feedstock Versatility and Market Position
The CTS technology represents significant progress in renewable energy by offering a sustainable solution that reduces reliance on food crops for ethanol production. By utilizing abundant and renewable biomass sources such as king grass, sugar cane bagasse, and corn stover, the company positions itself to contribute to the global transition toward cleaner energy.
This feedstock versatility allows Blue Biofuels to take advantage of biomass variability in different locations around the United States and globally, providing operational flexibility as the company scales its technology platform.
The Florida-based company continues to enhance and commercialize its technology while prioritizing the security of intellectual assets that support long-term growth and market leadership. The expanding patent portfolio positions Blue Biofuels at the forefront of the domestic clean energy transition as the renewable fuels sector continues to evolve.
