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E64: How Twelve is turning captured carbon into jet fuel
Oct 10, 2024
Etosha Cave, co-founder of Twelve, discusses the groundbreaking technology that converts captured carbon into sustainable jet fuel. Growing up near an oil and gas site fueled her passion for clean energy. She explains how their innovative process mimics nature to break down CO2 and water using renewable electricity. Cave elaborates on partnerships with major airlines and the promising future of carbon-neutral aviation. The episode highlights significant advancements and challenges in sustainable fuel production as the world shifts towards cleaner energy solutions.
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- Twelve's innovative technology transforms captured CO2 into sustainable jet fuel using renewable electricity, significantly reducing emissions compared to conventional fuels.
- The company's origin story reflects a long-term commitment to transitioning academic research into real-world solutions for clean energy and waste management.
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Innovative Carbon Capture Technology
A method known as Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) is being developed to transform carbon dioxide into sustainable materials. This involves breaking down captured CO2 molecules and combining them with water and renewable electricity to create new products, such as sustainable aviation fuel. A notable example is a company that has raised $645 million to build facilities that will convert captured carbon into sustainable jet fuel, potentially reducing emissions by 90% compared to conventional jet fuel. This innovative approach mimics natural processes, similar to how trees convert CO2 and water into sugars and oxygen, but scales it for industrial use.
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