Mercurius Biorefining

Mercurius Biorefining was founded in 2009 and later incorporated into Mercurius Biorefining. Our mission is to produce a wide range of biomaterials, with a focus on drop-in biofuels for aviation and diesel engines. In addition, the process generates valuable by-products such as FDCA, a monomer which can be further used in next generation bioplastics. The patented REACH process (Renewable Acid-hydrolysis Condensation Hydrotreating) is a novel application of proven technologies, and allows for divergent product streams using raw, cellulosic (and hemi-cellulosic) non-food waste & residues. Feedstock sources include municipalities (MSW), forestry and agriculture. Mercurius Biorefining has successfully designed, installed, commissioned, and operated a Pilot Plant in Australia through its wholly owned subsidiary Mercurius Australia. The Mercurius Rising Pilot project in Queensland, Australia has showcased the versatility and efficacy of REACH™ technology. Specific milestones included continuous operations producing high conversion yields of CMF, chemical recovery/ and hydrotreated fuel products. Mercurius Biorefining will utilize an existing facility (owned and operated by the Michigan State University Bioeconomy Institute) as a demonstration plant. The facility already contains large scale process equipment that is suitable for multiple steps of the REACH™ process, allowing for a faster and cheaper 30x scale up. The demonstration plant project will produce up to liters per day of fuel samples, continuation of testing and certification and inform design of a pioneer plant. Commissioning is targeted for Q4 of 2024.