KiOR is a next-generation renewable fuels company that has developed a proprietary technology platform to convert biomass into renewable crude oil that is processed into gasoline, diesel and fuel oil blendstocks. The company built the first commercial scale cellulosic fuel facility in Columbus, MS. KiOR strives to help ease dependence on foreign oil, reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions and create high-quality jobs and economic benefit across rural communities.

Key differentiating factors about KiOR include:

• Breakthrough technology that leverages proven process
• “Copy exact” expansion strategy that can allow it to scale up more rapidly
• Ability to use abundant non-food feedstocks
• Drops-in to the existing fuel infrastructure
• Access to a vast global market and large base of customers

KiOR was featured prominently in the April 8 edition of Fortune Magazine. The full story, Mississippi's Great Green Hope," can be read by clicking here.