AgriFuel Solutions by APX
AgriFuel Solutions™ designs and deploys AI-driven energy conversion systems that replace fossil fuels with bio-based energy — without disrupting industrial operations.
Our systems are purpose-built for heavy industry and heavy-haul fleets — including Truck Fleet operations — where fuel costs and carbon emissions have the highest operational impact.
Organic waste streams transformed into reliable industrial bioenergy — powering boilers, furnaces, and CHP systems.
AgriFuel Solutions™ designs and develops energy conversion systems for industrial settings — refineries, biotech ventures, and agro-industrial facilities. We evaluate energetic flows in real time, identify fossil fuel dependencies, and integrate bio-based alternatives such as ethanol, biogas, biomethane, and biodiesel.
Unlike solar or wind approaches that face intermittency and storage challenges, AgriFuel explores chemical energy pathways — replacing diesel with biogas, LPG with natural gas, and ultimately transitioning to biomethane for stable, scalable industrial output.
A seamless, end-to-end system from diagnostic assessment to continuous optimization.
On-site assessment mapping boilers, furnaces, steam lines and CHP systems. Industrial-grade IoT sensors — infrared thermal, methane analyzers, pressure-flow meters — are installed across critical equipment.
Our AIaaS platform continuously performs multiple-thermal efficiency assessments. Machine learning identifies optimal fuel substitution opportunities, maintaining stable industrial output while reducing fossil dependency.
Proprietary surface-cover system engineered to create a controlled anaerobic interface over organic matter — lagoons, wastewater basins, landfill surfaces — stimulating biogas generation.
Sealed extraction channels direct biogenic gas into conditioning modules equipped with membrane separation, moisture removal, and hydrogen sulfide filtration — producing a refined chemical energy stream.
Purified biogas or biomethane is integrated into facility infrastructure — supplying boilers, industrial burners, and CHP generators. The AI platform monitors combustion temperature and conversion efficiency in real time.
Adaptive algorithms dynamically adjust the blending ratio between conventional fuels and locally generated bioenergy, enabling progressive transition while maintaining operational stability.
Each of the 6 operational stages of AgriFuel Solutions™ is powered by a dedicated AI module. Below is a simulation of the screens and data outputs each module delivers to industrial operators.
AgriFuel's field engineers install industrial-grade IoT sensors — infrared thermal cameras, methane analyzers, digital pressure-flow meters — across boilers, furnaces, steam lines, and CHP systems. Every data point is streamed to the cloud platform in real time, creating a complete energetic map of the facility before any intervention begins.
The diagnostic phase identifies heat loss points, inefficient combustion zones, and organic waste streams with biogas potential — producing a baseline that becomes the benchmark for every future optimization cycle.
Neves, Instituto de Energia e Ambiente, 2022 · Barroso et al., Fuel, 2003 · EPA Industrial Energy Management Guidelines · U.S. DOE Best Practices for Energy Auditing in Industrial Facilities
The AIaaS platform ingests the diagnostic baseline and applies machine learning models trained on thousands of industrial energy transition case studies, scientific publications on fuel substitution, and real operational data. It continuously performs multiple-thermal efficiency assessments across the facility.
The engine compares three decarbonization pathways — diesel→biogas, LPG→natural gas, natural gas→biomethane — and calculates ROI, payback periods, and CO₂ reduction projections for each scenario, giving operators a data-driven basis for decision-making.
Slorach et al., Journal of Environmental Management, 2019 · IEA Biogas Report 2023 · IRENA Renewable Energy Statistics 2024 · Prussi et al., Biomass & Bioenergy, 2019 · U.S. EPA Renewable Fuel Standard 2026–2027
AgriFuel's proprietary surface-cover system is installed over the facility's organic matter reservoir — lagoon, wastewater basin, or landfill cell. The engineered cover creates a controlled anaerobic interface, stimulating microbial activity and accelerating methane production. The system operates continuously, without external energy input.
Based on peer-reviewed research by Slorach et al. (2019), anaerobic digestion of organic waste achieves net negative GHG emissions of −39 kg CO₂-eq. per tonne while generating an average of 137 Nm³ of biogas per tonne of organic matter processed — equivalent to displacing 0.254 MWh of grid electricity per tonne.
Slorach et al., J. Environmental Management 236:798–814, 2019 · Bernstad & la Cour Jansen, Waste Management, 2012 · Banks & Zhang, DEFRA WR0212, 2010 · European Biogas Association Statistical Report 2023
Raw biogas from the anaerobic cover is captured through sealed extraction channels and directed into AgriFuel's conditioning module. The system removes CO₂ (via membrane separation), moisture (demisters and heat exchangers), and hydrogen sulfide (activated carbon filtration) — producing a refined chemical energy stream with methane purity suitable for industrial burners and CHP systems.
The conditioning process upgrades raw biogas (55–65% CH₄) to a consistent industrial fuel specification (88–96% CH₄), comparable to pipeline-quality natural gas. This eliminates corrosion risk in combustion equipment and maximizes thermal energy output per Nm³.
Tippayawong & Thanompongchart, Energy 35:4531–4535, 2010 · Allegue & Hinge, Danish Tech. Institute, 2014 · Monson et al., University of Glamorgan, 2007 · IEA Bioenergy Task 37 Upgrading Report 2022
| Stage | Technology | Input | Output | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Pressure Swing Absorption | Raw biogas 63% CH₄ | 82% CH₄ | |
| Stage 2 | Membrane Separation | 82% CH₄ | 93% CH₄ | |
| Stage 3 | H₂S Activated Carbon | 800 ppm H₂S | <1 ppm H₂S | |
| Stage 4 | Moisture Removal | Saturated | 0.003 g/Nm³ |
Purified biomethane is integrated directly into the facility's thermal infrastructure — supplying boilers, industrial burners, and CHP generators through adapted fuel lines. The AI platform monitors combustion temperature, methane concentration in the feed line, and thermal conversion efficiency in real time, ensuring a smooth and stable energy supply.
This phase executes the fuel substitution sequence identified by Module 02. The system begins with a blended supply (e.g. 30% biogas / 70% diesel), progressively increasing the biofuel share as operational confidence builds — maintaining full production continuity throughout the transition.
Barroso et al., Fuel 82:1451–1460, 2003 · IEA Bioenergy Biogas Use in Industry 2021 · IRENA Innovation Landscape for Smart Electrification 2023 · Prussi et al., Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2019
The platform's adaptive algorithms continuously monitor all operational variables — biogas production rate, combustion efficiency, fuel blend ratio, thermal demand, and emissions — and dynamically adjust the system in real time. This creates a self-improving energy management loop that increases biofuel share month over month while keeping production stability as an absolute constraint.
Clients receive automated monthly performance reports with verified CO₂ savings, cost reduction data, and projections toward full decarbonization. These reports are formatted for corporate ESG reporting, carbon credit programs (CBAM, RFS credits), and regulatory compliance filings.
Grand View Research, Waste-to-Energy Market 2025–2030 (8.3% CAGR) · Grand View Research, U.S. Biofuels Market 2024–2030 (11.5% CAGR) · IRENA Renewable Capacity Statistics 2024 · IEA Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Pathway
| Report Module | Period | CO₂ Avoided | Cost Saved | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESG Scope 1 Report | Jan–Jun 2025 | 412 tCO₂ | $456,200 | |
| RFS Credit Filing | Q1–Q2 2025 | 412 tCO₂ | Est. $28,800 | |
| Board Performance Summary | Semester 1 | 412 tCO₂ | $456,200 |
Every feature is designed to work with your existing infrastructure — not replace it. Modular, scalable, and intelligent by design.
Analyzes energy conversion scenarios based on operational cost, fuel availability, and thermal demand. Calculates ROI indicators, payback periods, and lifecycle emissions for every transition pathway.
Deploy incrementally — gas capture, digestion covers, or full fuel integration. Gradual expansion without disrupting existing industrial processes or capital investments.
Centralized cloud interface visualizing energy efficiency, gas production rates, fuel substitution levels, and thermal performance — accessible by plant managers and engineers in real time.
Engineered to integrate with boilers, furnaces, steam generators, and CHP systems. Adapt fuel inputs and combustion parameters without full equipment replacement.
Food processing residues, agricultural waste, and wastewater sludge are transformed into valuable fuel resources — reducing waste management costs and environmental liabilities.
On-site bioenergy production reduces dependence on volatile fuel markets. Localized generation supports stable operations even during supply chain disruptions or fossil fuel price spikes.
Measurable emission tracking quantifies CO₂ and methane reductions from fuel substitution and controlled gas capture — supporting ESG reporting and regulatory compliance.
To advance industrial energy transformation by integrating bio-based fuel generation, intelligent monitoring systems, and data-driven optimization technologies that reduce fossil fuel dependence across manufacturing and agricultural sectors.
To become a leading technological force in the modernization of industrial energy systems — enabling the widespread adoption of circular bioenergy infrastructure across manufacturing, agriculture, and environmental services sectors nationwide.
Industrial energy consumption is one of the largest components of the U.S. economic infrastructure. AgriFuel's technology directly addresses structural barriers limiting advanced bioenergy adoption — high capital costs, lack of integrated monitoring, and complexity in managing multiple energy sources.
Federal EPA program requiring increasing volumes of renewable fuels with measurable lifecycle GHG reductions. AgriFuel's systems qualify under biomass-based and advanced biofuel categories.
Federal policy encourages expanding domestic energy from underutilized resources. Industrial waste streams, agricultural residues, and landfill gases represent a vast untapped energy reservoir.
By enabling scalable organic matter conversion into stable chemical energy, AgriFuel contributes to energy independence, industrial competitiveness, and emissions reduction at the national level.
Direct employment in engineering, software, and installation. Indirect growth across sensor manufacturing, environmental consulting, and biofuel logistics — stimulating specialized technical expertise nationwide.
Waste-to-energy conversion, industrial biofuels, and smart energy management markets show consistent compound annual growth — driven by circular economy adoption and digital industrial transformation.
Waste-to-Energy market reaching $42.5B by 2030, driven by thermal and biological conversion technologies.
Growing from $29.2B to $31.9B — heating, energy generation, and transportation applications leading demand.
Global smart energy market forecasted at $440B by 2033, encompassing smart grid, digital oilfield, and home energy management.
Alex Ponce is a procurement and supply chain executive with over 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, industrial procurement, and energy negotiations across large-scale manufacturing operations.
Throughout his career at JBS — one of the world's largest food and protein companies — he led complex procurement strategies for fuels, chemicals, and industrial gases across more than 100 production units, managing annual spending portfolios of hundreds of millions of dollars.
He has implemented strategic energy transition projects replacing fossil fuels with biomethane and biogas, aligning operational efficiency with corporate sustainability targets.
"Alex is a dedicated, committed professional who is always looking to improve his activities and professional competencies. He never hesitates to seek knowledge, technical support, or help — always with great humility — to increase his expertise, which serves as support for clients and colleagues alike. A bold, communicative professional and, above all, a remarkable human being. Go, Alex! Best of luck in business!"
"Competent and collaborative, with excellent interpersonal skills, respectful, and fully committed. That is how I describe Alex Ponce — a professional who is always available to share his knowledge. A true privilege to work alongside such a great professional."
"With his advanced technical skills and deep market knowledge, Alex is a highly qualified professional. He has a profound understanding of technology and innovation that consistently helps him achieve better results. He understands how current trends affect business and leverages those insights to develop innovative solutions that drive company growth. Alex is an active listener who shares innovative ideas and motivates others to reach their full potential. In short, he has all the qualities needed to work effectively as part of a team."
"Alex is an outstanding professional with deep expertise in the fuels sector — always willing to help, teach, and learn."
"I met Alex Ponce when I was responsible for technical services at the COSAN-MOOVE distributor network, with the JBS Group as one of our main clients. We always considered him one of the best procurement professionals in the market — intelligent, demanding, fair, organized, and deeply knowledgeable about the fuels and lubricants segment, which made our negotiations far more effective. He is highly regarded and respected by the vast majority of JBS suppliers, making him a true benchmark for procurement excellence."
"Alex consistently demonstrated deep expertise in the categories he managed, with a sharp ability to identify opportunities and mitigate risks. His sense of urgency and strategic mindset produced results well above average, earning him leadership experience across multiple projects. He stood out on the team for always being available and genuinely committed to serving internal clients and procurement colleagues."
"Alex Ponce is an outstanding professional with a diverse skill set. Beyond his extensive expertise in fuels, petroleum, oil, and gas procurement, he is also highly proficient in procurement methodologies and techniques. He is a natural communicator and negotiator with an incredible ability to build lasting relationships — making him a truly complete professional. But above all, he is a first-rate human being: a great friend, a dedicated husband, and a person of excellent character. What an honor it has been to work with Alex."
"I enthusiastically recommend Alex Ponce, my MBA colleague, for his dedication, effort, and exceptional skills in his field. Alex is a talented and committed professional with a genuine passion for his work and a constant pursuit of excellence. His inspiring leadership, strong communication skills, and ability to learn quickly make him a valuable addition to any team. I have full confidence in his ability to achieve great success in his career. I recommend Alex without hesitation."
"Alex is a highly dedicated professional, fully committed to his responsibilities and to delivering results. He is always seeking to stay current — especially on topics related to commodities and energy markets."
"Alex is an experienced buyer with vast knowledge of the market in which he operates. Fully aware of the impact his negotiations have on company operations, he always seeks the best solutions for all stakeholders — with the collective good in mind, not just individual goals. He clearly distinguishes strategic suppliers from ordinary ones, building solid long-term partnerships. He consistently pursues continuous improvement in the processes he manages and brings out the best in his suppliers in a fair and cordial manner. Truly an extremely dedicated professional who has inspired me and everyone who had the opportunity to meet him!"
"Alex is an extremely dedicated professional, deeply committed to the company's best interests and always eager to learn more and seek out innovative solutions. He is consistently thorough and attentive in everything he does. It was a great pleasure to exchange ideas and suggestions with him in such a high-stakes negotiation!"
"Congratulations, Alex, for being such an outstanding professional and for always conducting negotiations with ethics and transparency. At every SEARA/JBS unit I visit, I consistently hear praise about you — for delivering solutions quickly, reducing costs for the group, and serving as a key communication bridge between SEARA/JBS units and the corporate office. Warmest regards."
"Alex is an excellent professional — highly committed to achieving great results and consistently establishing open, transparent communication channels with suppliers."
Bio-based energy sources that can replace fossil fuels in industrial processes — scalable, reliable, and compatible with existing thermal infrastructure.
Biogas is a methane-rich gas produced through anaerobic digestion of organic matter, including wastewater sludge, landfill waste, food processing residues, and agricultural by-products. The process occurs in the absence of oxygen, with microorganisms breaking down organic compounds and releasing a combustible gas mixture of approximately 55–65% methane. Biogas can be used directly in boilers, CHP systems, and industrial burners, replacing diesel and natural gas while simultaneously eliminating organic waste disposal costs.
Biomethane is purified biogas in which CO₂, moisture, and hydrogen sulfide have been removed through membrane separation or pressure swing adsorption, yielding a gas stream of 95–99% methane, chemically identical to fossil natural gas. This allows biomethane to be injected directly into existing gas pipelines, used as vehicle fuel, or supplied to industrial facilities as a seamless replacement for LPG and natural gas. It represents the highest-value upgrading pathway for organic waste streams and is a cornerstone of industrial net-zero strategies.
Biodiesel is produced through transesterification of vegetable oils, animal fats, or used cooking oil with an alcohol (typically methanol) in the presence of a catalyst. The result is a clean-burning liquid fuel that can be blended with petroleum diesel (B5, B20, B100) and used in diesel engines, industrial generators, and heating systems with minimal or no equipment modification. Biodiesel significantly reduces particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and lifecycle CO₂ emissions compared to fossil diesel, making it a practical and immediately deployable option for industrial fleet and thermal applications.
Ethanol is the world's most widely used liquid biofuel, produced through fermentation and distillation of sugar-rich crops, primarily sugarcane (Brazil) and corn (United States). It blends seamlessly with gasoline (E10 to E85) and can be used neat in flex-fuel industrial engines. Ethanol reduces lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by up to 52% (corn) and 90% (sugarcane) compared to fossil gasoline, while leveraging existing fuel infrastructure and agricultural supply chains already embedded in agro-industrial operations. Production: Fermentation of sugarcane juice or corn starch; yeast converts sugars to ethanol; distillation to 96°GL (hydrated) or 99.6°GL (anhydrous). Brazil produces 34 billion liters/year; the U.S. produces 57 billion liters/year. Best Applications: Transportation fuel blending (E10–E85), industrial combustion systems, CHP generators, chemical feedstock, boiler fuel in flex-fuel configurations. Key Advantages: Renewable and carbon-cycle neutral, high octane rating (113 RON), compatible with existing fuel infrastructure, supports agricultural economy, immediately scalable.
| Fuel | Consumption/ton | Unit Price | Cost/ton | vs. Current | GHG (kg CO₂eq/t) | GHG Reduction | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel S10 ★ (current) | 45.0 L | $6.20/L | $279 | Current | 120.6 | — | High |
| Biodiesel B100 | 47.0 L | $5.90/L | $277 | -0.6% | 38.5 | -68% | High |
| LPG | 38.0 kg | $5.82/kg | $221 | -20.8% | 85.2 | -29% | High |
| Biogas | 32.0 m³ | $5.25/m³ | $168 | -39.8% | 18.3 | -85% | Medium |
| Biomethane | 30.0 m³ | $5.40/m³ | $162 | -41.9% | 11.2 | -91% | Medium |
| Ethanol | 45.0 L | $3.20/L | $144 | -48.4% | 22.5 | -81% | High |