Hydrothermal Liquefaction (HTL) Plants convert wet biomass into high-energy bio-crude oil using elevated temperatures and pressures in an aqueous environment. This process mimics the natural coal-forming process but in a matter of minutes, effectively breaking down organic matter into liquid fuels without the energy-intensive drying required by some other technologies.
HTL Plants handle a wide range of feedstocks, including algae, agricultural residues, manure, and food waste. The resulting bio-crude can be further refined into renewable diesel, jet fuel, and specialty chemicals. With high conversion efficiency and flexibility in feedstock, hydrothermal liquefaction is a promising technology for sustainable energy production at scale.