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How a Texas Factory Makes Jet Fuel from Cow Manure
Episode 95 of The Manufacturing Podcast visits a Texas factory that converts dairy farm waste into sustainable aviation fuel. Lucas explains the pyrolysis process that turns manure into bio-crude, which is then refined into drop-in jet fuel. Luna asks about the economics: how much does it cost versus conventional jet fuel, and how many cows does it take to power a 737? The episode focuses on the specific numbers—one cow produces enough manure for about two gallons of jet fuel per year—and the challenges of scaling from a pilot plant to commercial production. The hosts also discuss the carbon…
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