Clariant and Vertimass are partnering to accelerate the development and commercialization of advanced zeolite catalysts for the CADO process, which converts biobased alcohols into sustainable fuels. Combining Vertimass’s novel technology with Clariant’s extensive expertise in catalyst development, the collaboration aims to scale up, optimize, and commercialize this renewable energy technology.

"We are excited to collaborate with Vertimass on this innovative technology that represents a significant advancement in renewable fuel production," said Gene Mueller, Vice President and Head of Ethylene for Clariant Catalysts. "Vertimass' approach to converting renewable alcohols into biobased fuels has remarkable potential for commercial application and environmental benefit. By combining their process innovation with our proven expertise in zeolite catalyst development and industrial scale-up, we are targeting to accelerate the path to commercialization."

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."

Founded in 2013 in Irvine, California, Vertimass specializes in licensing innovative renewable fuel technology. Its proprietary CADO process converts sustainable alcohols—like methanol and ethanol—into drop-in, sustainable liquid fuels for existing vehicles and aircraft, offering a significant, eco-friendly advancement in chemical processing.

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.