Technology v1

VAST is currently focusing on developing projects within advanced Biofuels

Heavy transportation, including marine, rail, and aviation, heavily relies

on fossil fuels like diesel and petroleum products. Marine shipping

consumes approximately 330 million tonnes of bunker fuel annually,

projected to reach USD 165 billion by 2030. Rail transportation uses

around 50 million tonnes of diesel, and aviation consumes roughly

280 million tonnes of jet fuel per year.

While there is strong political momentum to reduce fossil fuel

consumption and adopt sustainable propulsion, heavy transport is

less likely to transition to electric solutions like lighter transport sectors. Heavy transport will continue to depend on high-energy-

density fuels that integrate with existing supply chains.

Advanced biofuels are expected to play a crucial role in reducing the

carbon intensity of heavy transport for decades, with a growing

demand for more cost-efficient production methods.

SoFaTM is an advanced, next-generation technology for

producing biofuels and biochemicals, built on 30 years of

innovation in biofuel development. It integrates biomass

liquefaction with electrofuel production, maximizing the use of

biomass carbon and significantly improving energy efficiency

with a minimal carbon footprint.

SoFaTM achieves high conversion rates of woody biomass into

energy-dense biofuels by converting all organic carbon,

including lignin, into biocrude. Each 1,000 kg of biomass

feedstock can yield up to 600 kg of biocrude. The process

operates under mild conditions, which lowers capital

expenditure (CAPEX) and boosts overall efficiency, resulting in

attractive plant economics.

VAST is committed to sustainability and meets the rigorous

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria that drive

the green energy transition. Life Cycle Analysis and stakeholder

transparency are core to the company’s approach.

The SoFaTM technology is protected by a robust intellectual

property portfolio, consisting of six patent families, with several

patents already granted both nationally and internationally.