ABOUT ARUNDO DONAX

Nile Fiber™ is a specialized cultivar of Arundo Donax. Known as a promising energy crop in Europe, Arundo Donax serves as a hardwood replacement for various industries, including energy, pulp, paper, and composite materials. Nile Fiber™, resembling bamboo, provides a sustainable feedstock and can be used as a hardwood chip alternative globally. With an energy output of 8000+ BTU, it’s ideal for coal-fired biomass facilities, offering an efficient and renewable energy source.

SUSTAINABLE, HIGH-YIELD BIOMASS FOR MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY

  • High-quality supply (As good or better than current feedstock)
  • No till, perennial crop
  • No pesticides
  • No weed killer
  • No fertilizer
  • Can be planted near facilities
  • Very high biomass yield (25-35T/acre)
  • High carbon sequestration capabilities (~65T/acre/yr)
  • AD is a sterile plant – Nile Fiber has a proprietary propagation processes
  • Can grow in marginal soil (brackish water, nonfood growing soil)