David P. Smoot

David P. Smoot has an extensive business background covering almost 45 years. His business career started after an honorable discharge from the US Army Reserves. He then spent 20 years in the micro-computer hardware and software industries in Operations and numerous other senior positions. He then founded the nation’s first “software-only” leasing company which financed transactions involving Fortune 100 companies. He then retired to Arizona. After he started a real estate infrastructure development company, he turned his sights to renewable energy which morphed into renewable fuels. He started Hawaii Renewable Fuels, LLC in 2014 and U. S. Advanced Bio-Fuels, Inc. in 2016-17. David P. Smoot has created a model not seen in this industry to date: a turnkey solution to developing Bio-mass-to-Fuel that is 100% guaranteed with world-class partners, second-generation and proven technologies, fixed “cradle to grave” feed stock, operating and sale of fuel costs, operated by a world-class O&M, all under the umbrella of world-class EPC Wrap.

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Read our blog posts about the promised future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in the recent The U.S. Dept. of ENERGY 80 page report titled “Sustainable Aviation Fuel - Review of Technical Pathways”. https://bit.ly/3oJmYMj Technical Pathways for Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Here at Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels, LLC, we are excited about our position to bring low-cost sustainable aviation fuel to airlines. We have some exciting developments progressing, which we will be sharing over the next few months. Here’s to a sustainable future!

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What Are Some Benefits of Sustainable Aviation Fuel? Sustainable Aviation Fuel is a revolutionary fuel that is already helping to power the world’s airlines. Learn about sustainable aviation fuel and some of the key benefits it has over traditional jet fuel. At Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels, LLC, we are excited to be on the verge of some major milestones in the production of SAF. To meet the airlines’ needs, and to help them cut their emissions, Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels is flying forward with its development to deliver millions of gallons of renewable SAF… Stay tuned for exciting developments in the months ahead! https://bit.ly/2FUvZki

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Building the Winning SAF Super Bowl Team – Our Defensive Coordinator. Learn about Nausher Khan, Director of Project Development, and the “defensive coordinator" of the winning Sustainable Aviation Fuel team that @NWABiofuels has put together. Read about his career in the energy industry, a role with NWABF, and his education & background: https://bit.ly/2HYSbdy We are excited to have Nausher on the Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels team, helping us get closer to the end zone in this game of developing SAF. Stay connected to NWABF coming soon for exciting developments in the months ahead!

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Full Steam Ahead With Sustainable Aviation Fuel. In the coming years, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, a clean fuel substitute, is expected to become the main fuel source for commercial aircraft and business jets around the world. Take a look at the reasons why sustainable aviation fuels will become the dominant fuel for airlines around the world: https://bit.ly/3ihKvje We are very excited about the future of sustainable aviation fuel. Keep your eye on this space for exciting developments ahead! For more information on NWABF, visit our website: https://nwabiofuels.com/

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Developing a Championship SAF Team. NWABiofuels has assembled an incredible team for our initial Sustainable Aviation Fuel project. Each member of our business team brings vast professional depth, expertise and experience in various disciplines to the SAF project. This team is dedicated to the big vision to produce a SAF that will help reduce carbon emissions in the coming years. Learn more about our team and project: https://bit.ly/2EWZphh

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Relationships Are Advancing the Opportunities in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry. A recent study forecasts the Designer Fuels market is expected to grow potentially by over 55% in the next five years. The airline demand for sustainable aviation fuel production to meet carbon emission goals is high and the time is now to build the sustainable aviation fuel industry: https://bit.ly/3iZm4b5

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SAF Misconception is that its main environmental benefits stem from its use in aircraft. The difference lies in the benefits inherent in the production (potential CO2 emission reduction of more than 100 percent). https://bit.ly/3fWBLxQ

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New ASTM Standards for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Producers. The American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) recently approved and published a pathway to establish the criteria for blending sustainable aviation fuel with conventional jet fuel. Learn more about this new pathway here: https://bit.ly/3frJnsw Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels is in the process of developing second-generation, commercial-scale, cellulosic renewable biojet fuel refineries. Its first project is under development in Washington state. NWABF’s solution is clean, renewable green commercially viable projects producing sustainable aviation fuels that meet increased demand and quality required for the aviation industry over the next 20 years. For more information on Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels, LLC, contact [email protected].

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When a Carbon Neutral Pledge Makes The Most Difference. You may have heard companies make a "carbon neutral pledge" but what does that really mean? When you hear about companies that are committed to greener practices, remember that not all of those green practices have a direct impact on the environments. Understanding what is behind each company’s commitment to change is key to decoding today’s headlines. Learn more about the differences in carbon neutrality: https://bit.ly/38fr07w For more information on the NWABF project, please contact us at [email protected].

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Modeling the Availability of Woody Biomass. The US Forest Service and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, one of the national labs of the US Dept of Energy recently conducted a project on modeling the availability of woody biomass in heavily forested areas to show the economics behind harvesting woody biomass as an energy source. Learn about the outcome of the project here: https://bit.ly/2BDdyOk

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Key Components for a Successful Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment. The USDA recently announced a goal for advanced biofuels to account for 30% of all transportation fuels by 2050. They currently account for about 10%. Now the time for biofuels projects to move forward. Learn some of the additional elements to mitigate risk and attract funding for successful renewable biofuels projects: https://bit.ly/3hCBrpX

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The 4 Pillars for Successful Biofuels Project Investment When it comes to investing in renewable energy, what makes a great investment? What should investors look for in a ‘great’ project around renewable energy resources? Learn about the four pillars that create success in any great biofuel project here: https://bit.ly/2AWx6Nz

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Understand The 4 Pillars for Successful Biofuels Project Investment. Learn the 4 key pillars investors should recognize when looking for an investment opportunity in renewable energy initiatives. Just think of LOFT in aspects of the four key pillars - Land, Offtake, Feedstock and Technology. Learn more about what to look for here: https://bit.ly/2Y1MEap

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USDA Makes Rule Changes to Bio-Based Products Loan Program. Legislative news out of Washington, DC earlier this month may boost interest and investment opportunities in biomass fuels and their representative companies. Read more about these new rules and how they will affect biofuel companies such as NWABF: https://bit.ly/3evfwOV For more information on the merits of our project, please contact us at https://www.nwabiofuels.com/

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Biomass and Climate Change as Partners. Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels believes that biomass is the answer to future reservoirs of renewable energy. And it can be achieved without impacting climate change negatively. Read our full blog post Biomass and Climate Change as Partners: https://bit.ly/2XzgWkG

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Exploring An Airline’s Carbon Neutral Commitment. Incorporating a greener business model can be a bit confusing and aiming to become carbon neutral is a little different in that regard. It often involves purchasing carbon offsets. In some cases, it involves emitting less and purchasing those offsets. Learn how a major airline aims to become carbon neutral with the help of sustainable aviation fuel: https://bit.ly/3dMs3hr

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NWABF Adds Senior Energy Executives to Boost Aviation Biofuel Initiatives. Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels, LLC is very excited to announce new members to our team as we move forth on creating sustainable fuel resources for our major airline partner. We are thrilled to tell you that Stefan Unnasch, managing director of Life Cycle Associates and Nausher Khan, former senior business development director for NAES Corporation, have been contracted to work with NWABF to oversee specific areas relating to the sustainable aviation fuel announcement with a major Air Line, made in February 2020. Both of them are already underway in helping us explore next steps, and there will be more to share in the coming weeks. Welcome Stefan and Nausher! Read the full announcement: https://bit.ly/2XlQVqv