Case studies

Work we’ve delivered.

A selection of feedstock supply assessments and due-diligence engagements Ecostrat has delivered for developers and lenders across the bioeconomy.

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.

What we did

Conducted a supply and demand analysis of bagasse and sugarcane trash for a proposed SAF facility
Conducted interviews with sugar mills to understand bagasse availability and pricing
Analyzed the economics of bagasse transportation and solidification into pellets

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.

What we did

Analyzed the availability of RFS2-eligible forestry feedstock through forest inventory analysis
Conducted direct outreach to sawmills to understand sawmill residual availability and pricing
Conducted a feasibility analysis of barging costs

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 we did

Estimated projected intake of municipal solid waste (MSW) at a landfill over a 20-year horizon
Modelled landfill closures and additional MSW capacity demand
Reviewed the regulatory landscape

Biosolids · Southern US

Biomass supply assessment for a biosolids facility

Assessment of biosolids availability, wastewater treatment plant sourcing, competitive dynamics, and long-term supply for a proposed processing facility.

What we did

Conducted outreach to wastewater treatment plants to understand potential availability and characteristics of biosolids
Conducted market assessments and mapped out biosolids flows
Conducted regulatory review and projections for biosolids availability and available tip fees

Bioenergy · Southwest US

Feedstock supply due diligence for a facility utilizing orchard waste

Due diligence assessing orchard clearings and nut shell availability across multiple candidate locations, competitive dynamics, and long-term supply.

What we did

Developed a model predicting potential availability of orchard waste by orchard type
Conducted outreach to orchard clearing companies to understand feedstock availability and price
Conducted a comprehensive risk assessment

Manure · Southwest US

Manure supply assessment for multiple AD facilities

Assessment of manure availability, dairy cattle sourcing, competitive dynamics, and long-term supply within a 50-mile basin for multiple anaerobic digestion facilities.

What we did

Forecasted potential availability of cow manure over a 20-year period
Conducted a comprehensive review of major dairy farms and the potential available manure from each
Conducted a risk assessment, including the risk of cow disease