TMO Renewables

TMO Renewables was a British industrial biotechnology company focused on the development of second-generation biofuels. The company utilized a proprietary process involving thermophilic microorganisms, specifically a modified strain of Geobacillus, to convert lignocellulosic biomass into bioethanol. This technology was designed to process a wide range of feedstocks, including agricultural residues and municipal solid waste, into high-value renewable fuel. TMO operated a process development unit in Guildford and secured significant international partnerships, notably in China and Brazil. The company's approach aimed to provide a sustainable alternative to first-generation biofuels by utilizing non-food sources. However, the company faced financial difficulties and entered administration in 2013.