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)