Sustainable Aviation (SAF)
represent a major advancement in the aviation industry’s move towards greener, more sustainable operations.
Nitrogen Fertilizer (UREA)
specifically granular urea is a crucial agricultural input designed to enhance soil fertility and crop yield and can be used for energy.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
is a non-toxic solution used to reduce emissions from diesel engines equipped with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology.
Enabling Sustainable Fuel Production
Discover Our Solutions:
- Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)
- Nitrogen Fertilizer (granular UREA)
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Prime Energy Development Corp. transforms waste into valuable sustainable products, pioneering a future where waste fuels our world responsibly.
Our Mission
Leveraging proprietary technology, we convert waste streams into high-value products like fuels and fertilizers, embodying efficiency and sustainability in energy conversion.
PROBLEM:
The real challenge
Prime Energy Development confronts a critical challenge: harnessing waste to create sustainable energy in a world drowning in waste and starving for renewable solutions. Amidst escalating global waste, limited landfill options, and a pressing demand for low-carbon fuels and fertilizers, the economic and environmental hurdles of traditional waste-to-energy methods stand tall. High capital expenses, steep pollution control costs, and the struggle to meet conventional financing criteria have historically obstructed the path to sustainability. Prime Energy Development is dedicated to breaking these barriers, offering innovative technologies that convert waste into valuable, eco-friendly energy resources efficiently and economically.
World Bank 2018
“A World Bank Report Forecasts 70% Surge in Global Waste by 2050”
Recycling Partnership (NGO)
“We can’t just landfill our way out of the vast consumption and disposal of materials.”
Current Market Dysfunction
Global Paradigm Shift
Demand for low carbon and renewable sources of fuels, fertilizers, etc. is increasing, but few economically viable solutions currently exist
Market Barriers to Entry
Traditionally, financing waste-to-energy platforms is difficult due to high capex and steep air pollution filtering costs, leading to unfavorable economics
Lack of Support
Cutting-edge technologies often fail to meet lending criteria, restricting access to conventional financing
Who is Prime Energy?
Building & Operating Cost Effective Waste-To-Fuel and Organic Fertilizer Manufacturing Facilities
Prime Energy Development is at the forefront of the sustainable energy revolution, specializing in transforming waste into valuable sustainable products. With a focus on unlocking the green potential, the company pioneers the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), granular urea nitrogen fertilizer, and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), contributing significantly to the aviation industry’s shift towards more sustainable operations. By leveraging proprietary technology, Prime Energy Development converts waste streams into high-value products like fuels and fertilizers, showcasing efficiency and sustainability in energy conversion. The company is dedicated to building and operating high-margin waste-to-fuel and organic fertilizer manufacturing facilities, making a profound impact on reducing global carbon emissions and promoting a more sustainable future.
SOLUTION:
The solution to creating sustainable energy from waste emerges through innovative, proprietary technology. By pioneering the conversion of waste streams into high-value, sustainable products like fuels and fertilizers, the company not only addresses the environmental imperative to reduce landfill use and greenhouse gas emissions but also overcomes economic barriers that have traditionally hindered the waste-to-energy sector. Prime Energy Development’s waste-to-fuels platform is a testament to efficiency and sustainability, producing biofuels, hydrogen, and organic fertilizers at lower costs and with significantly reduced emissions compared to conventional methods. Supported by extensive R&D, strategic partnerships, and eligibility for conventional financing, including government-backed loans, the company’s approach not only makes sustainable energy production economically viable but also positions Prime Energy Development as a leader in the global shift towards renewable energy solutions.
Low Carbon Biofuels
Prime’s waste-to-fuels platform efficiently produces biofuels, fertilizer, hydrogen, and more, yielding substantial return on investment (ROI).
Cost-Optimized Solution
Prime’s waste-to-fuel platform avoids the high costs associated with conventional solutions and reduces regulated emissions, significantly enhancing profitability
Fundable Technology
Prime’s waste-to-fuel platform satisfies conventional lending criteria, making bank financing such as guaranteed USDA government loans feasible
Why Now and Why Prime Energy?
Experienced Team
Years of R&D
The founders have contributed over 15 years of extensive R&D and approximately 25% of the total invested capital.
De-Risked Platform
Million Invested
Over $26 million invested to date to fund the R&D required to solve the challenges that have held back the waste to energy industry
Cost Competitive
Without Subsidies
Technology platform is profitable without subsidies and designed to convert waste to high-value commodities: fuels – jet (SAF), fertilizers (UREA), DEF, hydrogen, etc.
Commercial Ready
USDA Loans
Technology platform supported by engineering and financing strategic partner (~ $75m USDA loans in process for first two facilities)
OUR TEAM
Tony Arand | Co-founder
Co-founder & Chairman with decades of experience in engineering, chemical manufacturing, sales, research, and regulatory affairs
Worked for Cemtek, Hughes, and EPRI; Cal Poly, Engineering Degree
Bruce Shuman | CEO
Former CEO, Rainbow Environmental Services, a large waste and recycling company in southern CA
Managed operations across three states with 500+ employees
CPA trained with varied expertise in strategic planning, senior management, finance, operations, and succession strategies
Dave Gamble Sr. | Senior Technical Consultant.
Professional Technology Engineer with 40+ years in industrial and power generation projects
Specializes in thermal conversion equipment development, mechanical systems, electrical power systems, and control/automation systems
Extensive expertise in business development and engineering support for projects of varying scales