Renewable fuel feedstock platform Ash Creek Renewables said it has secured exclusive licensing rights from Montana State University for a new high-performance camelina seed variety.
The low-carbon camelina is increasingly sought after as feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and biomass-based diesel, offering a scalable solution to meet the growing demand for renewable fuel.
“This license is a game-changer for Ash Creek,” said John Cusick, CEO of Ash Creek. “It enables us to scale production while driving innovation in sustainable agriculture and the circular economy.”
Ash Creek said it is also expanding its camelina processing operations and establishing an office in Montana through a strategic collaboration with Ag Processing Solutions, Inc. This facility will support increased production of camelina meal and oil, accelerating Ash Creek’s ability to deliver high-quality feedstock for biofuels and sustainable bioplastics.
As part of its biodegradable solutions initiative, Ash Creek has developed proprietary formulations to convert camelina meal into bioplastics, offering industries, such as aviation, cruise lines, and food service, an affordable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional single-use plastics.
“Airlines are highly focused on common sense sustainability, and Ash Creek provides scalable solutions for airlines’ fuel and plasticware challenges,” said Cusick.
Earlier in October last year, Montana Renewables announced that it has successfully delivered its inaugural shipment of 7,000 gallons of SAF to Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) produced from camelina oil.
