BIG NEWS! Thrilled to announce $34M in Series A funding. Warm welcome & thanks to our new investors, AP Ventures, Chevron Technology Ventures, CDP Venture Capital SGR and Zeon Ventures Inc., and gratitude to existing investors Xora Innovation, TechEnergy Ventures, Doral Energy-Tech Ventures, Foothill Ventures and JetBlue Ventures who participated in the round. We look forward to leveraging their expertise as we continue to execute. https://lnkd.in/gYPM6Thf #sustainablefuels #sustainableaviationfuels #SAF #venturecapital
Aether Fuels
可再生能源发电
Chicago，Illinois 4,022 位关注者
Breakthrough Sustainable Fuels to Enable a Net Zero Future
关于我们
Aether Fuels is a next-generation climate technology company aiming to decarbonize “hard-to-abate” industries including aviation and ocean shipping with breakthrough solutions for producing sustainable fuels that are practical, economical, and scalable. Our innovations span novel process flows, plant configurations, catalysts, and unique equipment that dramatically reduce capex and feedstock costs. Our designs maximize efficiencies and yield to make sustainable fuels truly viable for customers looking to decarbonize. We’re experts in bio-fuels, e-fuels, gasification, syngas production, and liquids synthesis, and proven veterans in developing and operating pilot and commercial-scale energy and fuel production facilities. Our shared obsession is applying out-sized innovation to solve big problems that threaten the planet. Aether was established in 2022 as a spin-out of Xora Innovation, a deep-tech early-stage investment platform of Temasek, and is based in the United States and Singapore. www.aetherfuels.com
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https://aetherfuels.com/
Aether Fuels的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 可再生能源发电
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- 11-50 人
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- Chicago，Illinois
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- 私人持股
- 创立
- 2022
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US，Illinois，Chicago
Aether Fuels员工
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Amrit Jalan
Investment Director @ Eni Next | Harvard MBA | MIT PhD | Executive Fellow at Harvard | Climate-Tech Investor
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Xiaodong Zhan
Fischer-Tropsch ChemE
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Tat Chuan (TC) Goh 吴达全
Energy Transition - Sustainability Fuels, Electrification, Energy Storage, Biofuel, waste to energy
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Conor Madigan
Entrepreneur, executive, and adviser
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Conor Madigan, co-founder of Aether Fuels, joins Oscar Henderson on this week's episode of The SAF Podcast. Madigan shares his journey from founding a successful OLED manufacturing equipment company to pioneering a transformative approach to SAF technology through Aether's Aurora solution. At the heart of our conversation is Aether Fuels'?Aurora technology, developed with GTI Energy, which reimagines the traditional Fischer-Tropsch process for sustainable fuel production. By focusing on the syngas generation and upgrading steps, their system achieves up to 50% capital cost reduction and 20% higher yields than conventional approaches. Conor expertly breaks down how their "tri-conversion" reactor and innovative catalysts simplify production while maximizing carbon utilisation. We also explore the evolving landscape of SAF offtake agreements, where Conor provides valuable insights into the tension between investors requiring long-term contracts and airlines traditionally accustomed to shorter fuel purchasing timeframes. His perspective on how creative deal structures are emerging to balance risk and opportunity illuminates a critical aspect of scaling sustainable fuels. Conor also provides a nuanced perspective on strategic investor selection, highlighting the importance of partners who bring deep market understanding beyond pure capital. We also look at how this is managed against a backdrop of higher policy uncertainty and how to adapt to work with less policy certainty. Make sure you find time to check this episode out on the commute to the office, cooking dinner or out for a run. https://lnkd.in/eyUPsSxP
The SAF Podcast: Aether Fuels - Pulling SAF out of thin air - The SAF Podcast
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We are honored to be ranked among America’s Top Greentech Companies of 2025 by TIME Magazine. The accolade recognizes the top 250 U.S.-based companies that are “shaping the future of clean energy, sustainable business, and environmental innovation”. The list is compiled by TIME in partnership with Statista, a leading international provider of market and consumer data and rankings. Companies were assessed for their leadership in sustainable innovation and industry advancement, as well as sustainability impact, and growth in the Greentech sector. The news capped a celebration earlier this week at Aether’s R&D center in Chicago where VIPs gathered to view our electric Tri-Converter demonstrator and hear how the exciting results represent a breakthrough for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. TIME’s list is a microcosm of the extraordinary vision, ingenuity, and entrepreneurship that define the U.S. Greentech space. We are thrilled to have earned a spot in the ranking and proud to be part of this vibrant community. #AetherFuels #TIMEGreenTech250 #TIME #SAF #SustainableFuels #GreenTech https://lnkd.in/ernFXqH5
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We're proud to announce a new milestone in our journey! Today, we report exciting demonstration results for our electric tri-converter technology, embedded in our proprietary Aether Aurora solution, representing a breakthrough for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). On the results, CEO, Conor Madigan, said: “This is an exciting milestone for Aether and a tribute to our R&D experts and our partners at GTI Energy. The aviation and ocean shipping industries need affordable sustainable fuels at scale and the electric Tri-Converter technology is a transformative step forward. It drives critical process simplification and enables cost-efficient feedstock flexibility. When integrated into our Aether Aurora solution we’re making SAF production more scalable and cost effective.” To find out more, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dssbDhSF #AetherFuels #AetherAurora #sustainability #climate #biofuel #SAF #efuel #aviation #decarbonization #netzero #maritime #EnergyTransition #innovation #breakthrough #cleantech
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Later today, Aether Fuels will be taking the main stage for the Global SAF Leadership Summit at #ABLC2025, in Washington DC. ? CEO and Founder @Conor Madigan joins GEVO, LanzaJet, Global Bioenergies and ICF to present our take on the global SAF opportunity and explain why the key to scaling sustainable fuel lies within underutilized waste carbon feedstocks, including waste biomass. ? Join us at 5pm to find out how our Aether Aurora technology is unlocking these resources and breaking down barriers to grow the SAF market. See you soon! ? #AetherFuels #ABLC #SAF #feedstock #carbon #sustainability #SAF #aviation #decarbonization #netzero #biofuel
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Tomorrow, Sanjiv Dabee PrEng, our VP of Engineering (Americas) will be in Monterey, California, for the Global Corporate Venturing and Innovation Summit (GCVI). We'll be presenting Aether Aurora, our novel sustainable fuel technology, at the Disrupt Showcase.?We'll be connecting with innovators and corporate leaders in the Golden State and sharing how we economically convert waste carbon into liquid fuel - so industries like aviation and ocean shipping can decarbonize and reach net zero goals. To find out how we're transforming the sector, through turning waste carbon into drop-in liquid fuels, connect with Sanjiv in Monterey, March 18-20, or visit our website: https://aetherfuels.com/ #AetherFuels #GCVI2025 #SAF #feedstock #carbon #sustainability #SAF #aviation #decarbonization #netzero #biofuel #innovation
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As #CERAWeek comes to a close, we want to say a huge thanks to all of the industry collaborators and representatives transforming the energy industry. On Tuesday, our CEO, Conor Madigan presented at the S&P Global Innovation Pod on the critical need for sustainable fuels in the aviation and ocean shipping industries. On Wednesday, the Aether team joined Chevron Technology Ventures' Chevron Agora House to share our Aether Aurora innovation to economically convert waste carbon into liquid fuel. And throughout the week, Alyssa Norris ??????, Claudio Antonio Bertelli and Conor Madigan spent time sharing ideas and meeting with energy industry partners.?You may have seen them at the Technology Corridor kiosks where our Aether Aurora technology was on show as part of the global mission to drive down the price of SAF, unlock new feedstocks and facilitate scalable sustainable fuel across a range of industries in the race to net zero. Thank you to all, for an engaging and insightful week! To find out more about Aether Fuels, please visit our website, and follow our journey: https://aetherfuels.com/ #AetherFuels #Sustainability #CERAWeek #CWAgora #climate #biofuel #SAF #aviation #decarbonization #netzero #maritime #EnergyTransition
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We're looking forward to joining industry innovators in Houston this week for #CERAWeek, hosted by S&P Global. Our CEO and founder, Conor Madigan, VP of Business Development, Claudio Antonio Bertelli, and Director of Sustainability, Alyssa Norris ??????, will all be in attendance and adding our take on the challenges and solutions in our evolving world of energy security and climate ambitions. You'll find us at Kiosk 3 in the Technology Corridor on Tuesday, March 11th between 2-6 pm, drop by to find out more about how Aether Fuels is helping hard-to-abate industries like aviation and ocean shipping achieve their net-zero goals by economically converting waste carbon into scalable, sustainable liquid fuel. We'll also be in the Chevron Agora House on Wednesday, 12-2 pm as an Innovator in Residence. We'll see you there! Chevron Technology Ventures #AetherFuels #Sustainability #CERAWeek #CWAgora #climate #biofuel #SAF #aviation #decarbonization #netzero #maritime #S&Pglobal #EnergyTransition
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#InternationalWomensDay is on March 8th, and I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to share a little bit about my story in #ClimateTech with Xora Innovation and my thoughts on the challenges in the #SustainableFuels field. As an industry, we need to scale technology to produce sustainable fuel, including #SAF, to ensure long-term cost competitiveness and supply reliability. At Aether Fuels, we are developing and scaling breakthrough technology to help make this happen, and I'm proud of the role I get to play in this endeavor. ? ?? ????
#WomenInDeepTech Series by Xora Innovation Growing up on an airstrip in North Pole, Alaska, Alyssa Norris ?????? witnessed firsthand both the power of aviation and the environmental challenges tied to energy and emissions. This early exposure sparked a lifelong passion for sustainability, and she has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world impact. Today, Alyssa is the Director of Sustainability at Aether Fuels, which is seeking to enable a net zero world through sustainable liquid fuels. In this feature, she shares the defining moments that shaped her perspective, and what needs to happen next to accelerate the shift toward a more sustainable future. Here’s what she had to say: ?????? ?????? ???????? ?????????????? ???????? ???????? ???????? ??????????? My journey into deep tech was shaped by my upbringing and a lifelong passion for aviation and sustainability. I grew up on an airstrip in North Pole, Alaska, in a family deeply involved in general, military, and commercial aviation. My father was a pilot, and in Alaska—where aviation is essential for transportation—flying was a way of life. However, growing up in Interior Alaska, I also witnessed some of the worst air quality in the world, driven by emissions from heating, electricity generation, and transportation. That experience sparked my interest in air quality and the environmental impact of energy use. I pursued a degree in civil and environmental engineering at Washington State University—recently recognized as the world’s leading institution in sustainable aviation fuel research—and studied trans-Atlantic trade at the University of Bristol on a Fulbright Scholarship. My career has taken me across the U.S., working on energy and energy conservation projects for the Department of Energy and in the construction and energy services sectors, including at McKinstry. From LNG storage projects in Alaska to solar development in West Virginia and wastewater-to-renewable natural gas projects in Washington, I’ve been fortunate to work at the intersection of engineering, business development and policy. Now, I apply that experience to an industry I love—aviation—by supporting the development of sustainable aviation fuels and advancing deep-tech solutions that contribute to better air quality. For me, deep tech isn’t just about innovation; it’s about making meaningful progress toward a more sustainable future. (to be continued in comments section) #IWD2025 #XoraInnovation #DeepTech #XoraPortfolio
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Capgemini recently published a report on India's $3 billion SAF opportunity, highlighting a national incentive to develop a market for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The report cites India’s 3.2 million tons of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) as presenting “an intriguing opportunity”, noting that just 10% of this figure is currently being repurposed for biodiesel production. It seems the Indian government is supportive of biofuel, having already implemented the National Policy on Biofuels in 2018, seeking to "mainstream biofuels within the energy and transportation sectors", and the Sustainable Alternative towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT), with the goal to increase compressed biogas production. We're optimistic that the market for SAF will continue to take off, and nations will utilize the full range of feedstocks available to them, to help drive down its price and proliferate its use across the globe. But it will equally depend on how we collect waste feedstocks in order to make SAF production a more fruitful and effective process. To read the full report, please visit:?https://lnkd.in/dgqWT2gm #biofuel?#SAF #India #sustainability #fuel #climatesolutions #AetherFuels
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