Michael Stivala | President & CEO
Suburban Propane
Rebecca Boudreaux | President & CEO
Oberon
“Through our Suburban Renewables platform, we continue to grow our portfolio of renewable energy options in support of an economy-wide transition to a sustainable energy future. To effectively tackle environmental challenges, innovative new renewable energy sources are required to complement the clean air and climate benefits offered by traditional propane.”
Rebecca Boudreaux | President & CEO
Oberon
"Suburban Propane is making a bold statement that innovative approaches can drive sustainability across the industry. This is an opportunity for two molecules - DME and propane - to come together and provide the world with a cost-effective, clean-burning fuel that offers a pathway to carbon neutrality. We could not be happier to be working with Suburban Propane to bring this technology to the market and meet the increasing demands for lower emissions."
One Molecule, Many Benefits
Dimethyl ether, or DME, packs a big punch for a small molecule!
Puts Waste to Work: DME can be made from a variety of waste sources, including; animal waste, food waste and waste from paper and pulp manufacturing.
Decarbonizes Transportation: Renewable DME is a clean replacement for diesel fuel, reduces the carbon footprint of propane and can unlock the potential of hydrogen fuel cells.
Clears the Air: Renewable DME reduces harmful pollutants that contribute to poor air quality and health issues for people around the world.
Creates Opportunity: Advancing from development stage to production stage manufacturing for the distribution and utilization of rDME creates family-wage jobs and economic development.
DME reduces greenhouse gas emissions
DME can be produced from multiple waste or renewable resources, reducing GHG between 68-101%.
Compatible with propane
rDME has similar properties and can be stored and transported with existing propane infrastructure.
DME is hydrogen-rich
With six hydrogen atoms in each molecule, DME is particularly dense in hydrogen.
Ready for the road
There are roughly 200,000 propane vehicles on the road today that could benefit from a rDME/propane blend.
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