Biofine Developments Northeast is the exclusive licensee of a suite of patents that position it to become a highly profitable leader in the fast-growing bio-economy. The proprietary technology, licensed from Biofine Technology (BT), enables the economic production of renewable fuels and chemicals from cellulosic biomass. The Biofine technology has been developed over the past 25 years with strategic partners and is now ready for commercial application. BDNE has received wide support from the heating oil and chemical industries, both of which have indicated significant demand for our product portfolio.
The Biofine technology is on display at the B2P2 demonstration plant located at the University of Maine-Forest Bioproducts Research Institute at the Technology Research Center located in Old Town, Maine. This plant has the capacity to test up to one dry ton per day of candidate feedstock and produce multi-ton quantities of levulinic acid for conversion into renewable chemicals and fuels for end-market testing.
The Biofine Process
The patented Biofine technology is able to process any cellulosic feedstock via a continuous chemical process into renewable chemicals and biofuels at high yields.
Technology & Product
Development Partners
Sprague Operating Resources
Founded in 1870, Sprague is one of the largest independent wholesale suppliers of energy and materials handling services in the Northeast. Sprague offers an extensive range of liquid distillate (e.g., heating oil and diesel), gasoline and residual fuel products and services as well as competitive natural gas supply and materials handling capabilities. Sprague's customers benefit from its extensive network of owned and operated terminals throughout the Northeast and the company’s investment in customized products and solutions. Sprague offers a diversity of offerings that is unmatched in its service territories and it is constantly searching for ways to expand its capabilities.
University of Maine - FBRI
FBRI’s Mission:
To advance understanding of the scientific underpinnings, system behavior and policy implications for the production of forest-based bioproducts.
To provide and promote technology validation and partnerships that will meet societal needs for materials, chemicals and fuels in an economically and ecologically sustainable manner.
National Oilheat Research Alliance
NORA stands for The National Oilheat Research Alliance, it was authorized by Congress in 2000 to provide funding that would allow the oilheating industry to provide more efficient and more reliable heat and hot water to the American Consumers.
Additionally, improving the basic fuel has been one of NORA’s highest priorities .
NORA also funds a number of projects at Brookhaven National Laboratory. Brookhaven National Laboratory researches new heating methods and fuels as well as addresses tank and storage issues, delivery and fuel quality.
National Energy & Fuels Institute
NEFI is a nationally recognized organization of over 1,100 independent Oilheat, propane, biofuel and motor fuel dealers and associated companies. NEFI is a prominent voice for the industry before regional and federal policy makers, media and the public. There are many aspects to our diversified activity base in support of the fuel distribution market, and we offer several channels and events for communications and resource promotion.
Maine Technology Institute
MTI offers grants, loans, equity investments, and services to support Maine’s innovation economy. We support new ideas, products, or methods with the potential to grow and diversify Maine’s economy and increase the number of quality jobs throughout the state through direct support of innovators and through support of programs and infrastructure that encourage innovation.
In 2019 BDNE was awarded the 2019 Emerging Technology Challenge Award to facilitate the scale up of the Biofine technology.
Biobased Maine & The Environmental Health Strategy Center
Biobased Maine’s mission is to achieve a sustainable biobased manufacturing industry in the state of Maine.
The Environmental Health Strategy Center works to create a world where all people are healthy and thriving, with equal access to safe food and drinking water, and products that are toxic-free and climate-friendly.
In 2019 BDNE was awarded the Sustainable Business Leadership Award.