Air BP and BP Ventures announce investment of $30 million in biojet producer, Fulcrum.

Tuesday 8th November 2016

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  • R E.James Macias, President and CEO of Fulcrum, signs agreement with David Gilmour, Vice President T

BP today announced the creation of a strategic partnership between its BP Ventures and Air BP businesses with Fulcrum BioEnergy, a pioneer in the development and production of low-carbon jet fuel, in which BP will invest $30 million.

As an equity investor, BP has secured a 10 year offtake agreement with Fulcrum for 50 million US gallons per year, from their plants under development across North America. In addition, as a preferred supply chain partner, Air BP will distribute and supply biojet into aircraft at key hubs across North America.

"We have a deep understanding of our customers' challenges to achieve their lower carbon goals. This agreement gives Air BP guaranteed access to product which will help meet these challenges," said Jon Platt, CEO, Air BP. "Securing this supply helps secure the future competitiveness of Air BP, and our place as a leader in the industry."

"We're excited to be entering into this multi-faceted strategic relationship with BP, a recognized leader in the supply of fuel products and services to the global aviation industry," said E. James Macias, Fulcrum's President and Chief Executive Officer.  "This partnership will accelerate Fulcrum's ability to produce and deliver low-carbon, low-cost jet fuel from Fulcrum plants located across North America to our commercial and military aviation customers," added Macias.

Fulcrum has developed and demonstrated a reliable and efficient process for producing low-cost, sustainable biojet from municipal solid waste (MSW). The company has secured long-term access to large volumes of MSW feedstock and is actively developing its plan to build waste-to-fuel plants in North America, initially, with growth potential around the world. Fulcrum's first plant is currently under construction.

"BP is committed to supporting a transition to a lower carbon economy," said Tufan Erginbilgic, CEO of BP's downstream segment. "With support from two of Air BP's strategic customers, Cathay Pacific Airways and United Airlines, Fulcrum is well advanced in its goal to produce and supply scalable biojet, and BP is excited by the opportunities that this partnership offers."

About Air BP:

    •    As the aviation division of BP, Air BP is one of the world's largest suppliers of aviation fuel products and services. It currently supplies over seven billion gallons of jet kerosene and aviation gasoline to its customers across the globe each year.

    •    Through its direct operations, Air BP fueled more than 6,000 flights every day - that's over four aircraft every minute or one every 15 seconds. The company operates at more than 700 global locations in over 50 countries serving customers from the private pilot to some of the world's largest airlines.

    •    Air BP's technical and operations experts provide a complete aviation fuel consultancy service, including the design, build and operation of aviation fuelling facilities, to help customers protect their operations and manage risks.

    •    Customers range from domestic and international airlines, the military, business and private aircraft owners, as well as international airports and airfield operators.

    •    Air BP's services for the General Aviation and Business Aviation sector include the Sterling Card, which can be used throughout the global network, including self-serve locations, providing easy access to fuel for thousands of Air BP clients including private pilots, aircraft management companies and corporate flight departments. Air BP's card programmes were introduced in 1993 to bridge the gap between airline, general business and private aviation customers as an easy means of payment for aviation fuel on an as needed basis.

    •    For a full list of locations served by Air BP go to: www.airbp.com/wheretofind

BP Ventures

•    BP Ventures identifies and makes strategic investments in private, high growth, game-changing technology companies, accelerating cutting edge innovations across the entire energy spectrum. The Investment portfolio is primarily focused on emerging technologies in oil and gas exploration and production and downstream conversion processes. BP Ventures also partners with entrepreneurial companies specializing in biotech, water, advanced materials, and digital technology.

www.airbp.com

To learn more, please visit: http://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/technology/technology-strategy/venturing.html



About Fulcrum:

    •    Based in Pleasanton, California, Fulcrum is leading the development of a reliable and efficient process for transforming municipal solid waste into transportation fuels including jet fuel and diesel. The company's plants will provide customers with low-cost, low-carbon drop-in fuel that is competitively priced with traditional petroleum fuel. Fulcrum, a privately held company, has aligned itself with strategic feedstock, technology and fuel offtake partners to further strengthen and accelerate the company's innovative approach to commercially producing large volumes of renewable fuel from municipal solid waste.

For more information, please visit:  www.fulcrum-bioenergy.com

 

    •    Fulcrum BioEnergy has been backed by US Renewables Group and Rustic Canyon Partners, two leading venture capital firms in the clean energy space. In addition, Waste Management, Cathay Pacific Airways and United Airlines have become valued equity partners in the company.

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