Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a company focused on renewable fuels, sustainable chemicals, and carbon management solutions, has secured a new U.S. patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The newly issued U.S. Patent No. 12,486,207 B2 strengthens Gevo’s intellectual property coverage by extending protection across a range of catalyst configurations and formally covering the application of Ethanol-to-Olefins (ETO) technology for fuel production.
The ETO platform is being advanced through multiple collaborations. Gevo is working with LG Chem, Ltd. to apply its next-generation ETO process to renewable chemical manufacturing, while fuel-related applications are being developed alongside Axens and IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN). The patented method converts ethanol into light olefins, which can then be upgraded into transportation fuels using established Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technologies. These olefins also serve as key inputs for producing competitively priced renewable chemicals, including bio-based propylene. As development progresses, the ETO approach is projected to reduce both capital and operating expenses by as much as 35% compared with existing alternatives.
According to Gevo President Dr. Paul Bloom, the patent represents a meaningful step forward in the company’s strategy to streamline the conversion of ethanol into fuels and chemicals. He noted that expanding Gevo’s proprietary technology base supports a more economical route to sustainable aviation fuel and reinforces the company’s long-term ambition to achieve cost leadership in ATJ solutions.
Looking ahead, Gevo plans to lead the initial rollout of its ETO technology in North America, a move expected to stimulate rural economic growth and job creation. On a global scale, Axens is anticipated to support wider adoption by offering licensing, equipment supply, and engineering services.
