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The Pennycress Company

Lincoln, US · 1 known investors

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The Pennycress Company develops pennycress oil as a renewable fuel feedstock for biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel production. Grown as a winter annual on fallow farmland, the feedstock avoids crop displacement while reducing lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions and qualifies for government low-carbon fuel incentive programs.

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JTJason Thomas
Jason ThomasCEO and FounderJason Thomas began researching field pennycress during his Ph.D. in 2014 and developed expertise in plant physiology, genetics, agronomy, and bioinformatics. He is founder and CEO of The Pennycress Company, which commercializes pennycress oil as a renewable fuel feedstock.

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What does The Pennycress Company do?
The Pennycress Company develops pennycress oil as a renewable fuel feedstock for biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel production. Grown as a winter annual on fallow farmland, the feedstock avoids crop displacement while reducing lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions and qualifies for government low-carbon fuel incentive programs.
Who founded The Pennycress Company?
The Pennycress Company was founded by Jason Thomas.
Who are The Pennycress Company's investors?
The Pennycress Company's investors include Vectors Angel.
Where is The Pennycress Company headquartered?
The Pennycress Company is headquartered in Lincoln, US.