August 28, 2024 was a great day in Liberal, Kansas, as we celebrated the groundbreaking of our Pilot Site! We are incredibly grateful for the invaluable partnerships and support from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Renewable Energy Laboratory, LanzaJet, Conestoga Energy Partners, LLC, Bioprocessing (Merrick), Growth Energy, Southwest Airlines, Idaho National Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and the Federal Aviation Administration.
This event marked not just a significant milestone for SAFFiRE Renewables but for the advancement of sustainable energy and aviation fuel production in the U.S. The energy and collaboration were palpable, thanks to an incredible lineup of speakers:
🌟 Tom Willis, CEO of Conestoga Energy Partners, LLC.
🌟 Tom Nealon, CEO of SAFFiRE Renewables.
🌟 Senator Jerry Moran, U.S. Senator.
🌟 Debra Sanning, Federal Aviation Administration Regional Director.
🌟 Congressman Tracey Mann, U.S. Representative.
🌟 Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy.
🌟 Valerie Reed, Director of Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
🌟 Tim Lust, CEO of National Sorghum Producers
🌟 Senator Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator.
This event exemplifies what’s possible when public and private sectors come together for a common purpose. Together, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable future for generations to come.
Thank you to all our partners, stakeholders, and participants for making this day one to remember. Thank you to Jordan Washer for capturing beautiful images of the event. Lastly, thank you and congratulations to our SAFFiRE Team, Anthony Gregory, Marykate O'Brien, Nitin Kolhapure, PhD, PMP, Mark Yancey, Astri Farber Martin, and Jas McClendon. Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of innovation and sustainability!