Excellence in Transition.
CarbonCore was founded to help deliver the next era of energy and materials – responsibly, resiliently, and rooted in Kentucky.
Built for What Comes Next
We started CarbonCore with a simple belief: that the industrial future of America doesn’t have to be outsourced, offshored, or out of reach. It can be rebuilt right here – in the heart of Appalachia.
Our mission is to bring long-term investment, high-tech innovation, and scalable decarbonization to Eastern Kentucky. Starting with Sustainable Aviation Fuel, we’re creating a foundation that supports advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and materials of the future.
What We’re Building - And Why
Phase 1 - Launching Now
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
• Modular gasification + FT synthesis
• Hydrogen, syngas, AI-driven control
Phase 2 - Expansion & Advanced Materials
• Scale SAF production toward 40,000 bpd
• AI-enhanced optimization and heat integration
• Graphene platform activation (CVD + LPE)
Phase 3 - Strategic Diversification
• Rare earth element recovery (coal waste integration)
• Synthetic fuels and specialty carbon products
• Advanced materials R&D hub (long-term)
AI-driven closed loop for modular SAF production – clean energy, optimized.
Kentucky Is Our Home Base - Our Ideal Launchpad
From the moment we arrived in Boyd County, we’ve been welcomed with vision, trust, and an open-door spirit. That’s why we’ve committed to building here — and giving back here.
We believe that the most sustainable projects are those built with the community, not just on top of it. That’s why we’re investing in local jobs, critical infrastructure, and long-term regional resilience.
“We didn’t set out to build just another fuel company. We set out to prove that Eastern Kentucky could be a proving ground for the next century of clean industry and the people here are proving it every day.”
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Built for Generations
We’re not here to flip a profit and vanish. We’re building lasting, intergenerational infrastructure – designed to serve and endure for decades.
AI-Driven, Human-Led
We believe AI should empower people, not replace them. Our systems are state-of-the-art, but our workforce is proudly local and human at the core.
Community First
From shared assets like our reservoir to local hiring priorities, we treat community as a stakeholder – not a backdrop.
Engineered for Resilience
From the rolling hills of Eastern Kentucky to volatile global markets, CarbonCore is built to adapt, withstand, and thrive.
Why CarbonCore - And Why Now
We’re standing at a turning point for America’s industrial heartland.
CarbonCore is more than a company – it’s a commitment to clean energy, good jobs, and a stronger regional future built from the ground up.
Thank you to the people of Boyd County for welcoming CarbonCore into your community.