Sustainable Aviation Fuel · Southern US
Feedstock supply assessment for a SAF facility
A lender-grade assessment covering sugarcane bagasse supply, competitive dynamics, and long-term price forecasting for a proposed SAF facility.
Got feedstock risk?We wrote the standard.
For over 25 years, Ecostrat’s Biomass Advisory Group has set the benchmark for biomass feedstock supply and supply-chain risk, the assessments, source validation and contract support that developers, lenders, investors and rating agencies rely on.
500+
Biomass supply assessments delivered
25+
Years of supply chain experience
5M+
Tons of biomass sourced and supplied
75M
Tons monitored in the Biomass Supply Network
500+ reports delivered to the world’s leading developers, lenders & investors
The standard. The experience. The data.
The recognized leader in biomass feedstock analysis
Ecostrat co-authored the CSA standards for biomass supply chain risk and BDO Zone assessment, now the benchmark lenders, investors and rating agencies underwrite to.
Explore the standards →Real supply experience, not just analysis
We don't just model supply chains, we run them. 5 million tons supplied over 25 years gives us ground-truth pricing, supplier relationships and risk insight that no desk-based analyst can replicate.
View our case studies →Backed by the Biomass Supply Network
Our proprietary BSN tracks 75 million tons of monitored supply data across North America, real generation sources, real pricing, real availability. The largest database of its kind on the continent.
Inside the Biomass Supply Network →Our services
Five service lines. All feedstock.
From feedstock risk to bankable supply, we cover every step of a biomanufacturing project.
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Service 01
Site Identification
GIS modeling, gravity modeling and heat mapping to identify optimal sites for new bio-project development based on feedstock supply.
- Composite geospatial heat map analysis
- Multi-criteria feedstock availability scoring
- Ranked site shortlist with risk summary
Service 01
Site Identification
GIS modeling, gravity modeling and heat mapping to identify optimal sites for new bio-project development based on feedstock supply.
- Composite geospatial heat map analysis
- Multi-criteria feedstock availability scoring
- Ranked site shortlist with risk summary
Service 02
Feedstock Supply Assessments
Comprehensive analysis of feedstock availability, competition, pricing and risk, from high-level scoping to full lender-grade due diligence.
- Feedstock generation & availability analysis
- Supply curves & demand modelling
- Risk assessment & price forecasting
Service 03
Feedstock Source Validation
Independent validation of the feedstock sources behind a project, confirming the volume, quality, and deliverability of supply before capital is committed.
- Source verification & supplier site visits
- Volume & quality confirmation
- Deliverability & logistics validation
Service 04
Feedstock Supply Contract Support
Structuring and negotiating bankable feedstock supply contracts, including the Master Feedstock Agreement that locks in volume, price, and term for lender confidence.
- Master Feedstock Agreement structuring
- Contract negotiation & execution
- Bankable volume, price & term provisions
Service 05
Market Identification for End-Uses
Identifying the highest-value end-use markets for your biomass and by-products, from energy and fuels to bioproducts, with pricing and offtake analysis.
- Ranked end-use market analysis
- Pricing & proximity comparison
- Offtake & market access strategy
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Feedstocks we cover
Deep supply chain expertise across every feedstock type.
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Wood waste
Wood chips, urban wood waste, construction residue and forest residue, moisture, species and source-risk assessment for any spec.
02
Agricultural residue
Corn stover, wheat straw, bagasse, rice straw and orchard biomass, seasonal availability and aggregation modeling across North America.
03
Food waste
Pre- and post-consumer food waste, organic permeate and DAF sludge, assessed for volume, contamination and seasonal reliability across processors and municipalities.
04
Biosolids
Municipal biosolids and sewage sludge evaluated for energy recovery, contaminant limits and steady, year-round supply.
05
Fats, oils & greases
Used cooking oil, yellow and brown grease, animal fats and trap grease, supply, pricing and collection-network risk for renewable diesel and SAF.
06
Manure
Dairy, swine and cattle manure assessed for digester suitability, nutrient load and aggregation logistics across regional operations.
07
Poultry litter
Poultry litter supply, moisture and nutrient profiling for combustion, gasification and RNG, sourced from broiler and layer operations.
08
Solar panels
End-of-life panel recovery streams assessed for volumes, logistics and the emerging economics of recycling-driven supply.
09
Industrial byproducts
Sawdust, shavings, bark fines, spent grain and process byproducts, characterized for quality, consistency and long-term availability.
10
Municipal solid waste
The organic and combustible fraction of municipal solid waste, assessed for volume, contamination and diversion potential for waste-to-energy, gasification and RNG.
11
Waste plastics
Post-consumer and post-industrial plastic waste streams, characterized by polymer type, contamination and volume for advanced recycling, pyrolysis and waste-to-fuel.
12
Timber & roundwood
Sawlogs, pulpwood and roundwood, assessed for species, availability and delivered cost for sawmills, pellet plants and biobased manufacturing.
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Working with a feedstock not listed?
Talk to our Biomass Advisory Group. We assess supply and supply chain risk for virtually any organic or waste-derived feedstock, with no obligation.
Contact us →Case studies
Project spotlight.
BECCS · Southern US
Feedstock supply assessment for a BECCS facility
Validation of pulpwood, sawmill residuals, and C&D wood supply, competitive dynamics, and long-term availability for a bioenergy-with-carbon-capture facility.
Municipal Solid Waste · Northwest US
MSW assessment for an RNG facility
Assessment of municipal solid waste availability, diversion potential, competitive dynamics, and long-term supply within a 75-mile drive distance for a renewable natural gas facility.
What clients say
The recognized standard for a reason.
Feedstock was originally one of the biggest risks on our project. Ecostrat's team was collaborative throughout, taking the work we had already done and building it into their model. Their report addressed investor concerns, and as a result, feedstock became a lower tier diligence item. Ecostrat really is the gold standard in the eyes of investors.
Justin Hines
VP Commercial Operations, Argo Development Partners
We engaged Ecostrat for independent third-party verification of feedstock availability and pricing to benchmark our development projects in the province. Ecostrat came highly recommended, and the work bore that out. Our scope was custom and required close interaction with the team, who were professional and responsive throughout. The preliminary feedback we received along the way let us adjust our procurement plan ahead of the final results, which gave us confidence in both the findings and the methodology.
Kipp Workman
CEO, Great Northern Timber
Latest news
Insights, press releases & industry updates.
Preston County, West Virginia Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Woody Biomass
Preston County, West Virginia receives a BDO Zone 'A' rating for woody biomass — pulpwood and forest residues — anchored by the 42-acre former TAZ Sawmill Site near Interstate 68.
Read more →Canton, South Dakota Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Corn Stover
Canton receives South Dakota's first BDO Zone 'A' rating, certifying 700,000 bone dry tons per year of low-risk corn stover within a 75-mile radius of the Sioux Metro region.
Read more →Plumas County, California Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Woody Biomass
Plumas County, California receives a BDO Zone 'A' rating for 255,000 bone dry tons per year of woody biomass from pulpwood and forest residues.
Read more →BDO ZoneCONNECT webinar: Placer, Nevada & El Dorado Counties, California
A BDO ZoneCONNECT webinar spotlighting the newly rated Placer, Nevada, and El Dorado Counties in California.
Read more →Federal task force report names national BDO Zone scale-up a priority for Canada's forest sector
A federal government task force report names national BDO Zone scale-up as a priority action for Canada's forest sector transformation.
Read more →Jordan Solomon awarded "Champion of the Year" by Canadian Biomass Magazine
Ecostrat President Jordan Solomon is named Champion of the Year by Canadian Biomass Magazine.
Read more →Ecostrat & BDO Zone Initiative welcome ASTM–CSA collaboration on binational bioeconomy standards
Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative welcome the ASTM–CSA collaboration on binational bioeconomy standards.
Read more →Cavalier County, North Dakota issued BDO Zone 'A' rating for canola seed
Cavalier County, North Dakota is issued a BDO Zone 'A' rating for canola seed.
Read more →Malheur County, Oregon issued BDO Zone 'A' rating for dairy & feedlot manure
Malheur County, Oregon is issued a BDO Zone 'A' rating for dairy & feedlot manure.
Read more →Placer, Nevada & El Dorado Counties awarded investment-grade BDO Zone ratings
Three California counties earn investment-grade ratings, clearing the path for biomanufacturing investment and plant announcements.
Read more →Got feedstock risk?
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