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C STAR Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Sector

Energy

Stage

Pre-feasibility
Overview

C STAR is redefining sustainable diesel production. Even in a Net Zero world, we’ll need over 15 million barrels of liquid fuels daily – but only 4 million can come from fossil sources. Accounting for existing non-fossil production, that leaves a 9-million-barrel-per-day gap, with 35% of demand for diesel powering long-haul transport, remote industries such as mining, and agriculture.

Current diesel production relies on massive fossil-based plants. C STAR changes that. Our breakthrough technology converts CO₂ and green hydrogen into drop-in diesel using decentralised, small-scale units. We’ve solved the toughest challenges in catalyst and process design, enabling simplified plants with ultra-low CAPEX and OPEX.

We’ve proven it in the lab – producing 300 mL/day – and are now scaling by 10x with a containerised demo plant, the first of its kind. Next: commercial units delivering 1–10 barrels/day per unit, tailored for the agriculture and mining sectors.

C STAR makes sustainable diesel where it’s needed, when it’s needed. Join us in closing the gap and fueling the future – anywhere.

Investment Needs

$600 000

Investment Project Type:

Private

Invested Value to Date:

$500 000

Funding Gap:

$600 000

Climate Classification:

Mitigation

Why Investing

1
Exceptional Team with Proven Expertise
Led by a team combining decades of advanced technology development, chemical engineering, and renewable fuels experience, C STAR has the technical capability to deliver breakthrough results in sustainable diesel production. Their track record demonstrates the ability to solve complex process and catalyst challenges and scale innovative solutions from lab to field.
2
Robust Intellectual Property Portfolio
C STAR has secured a strong IP portfolio protecting its core catalysts, reactor designs, and process innovations. This IP provides a competitive moat, ensuring that the technology remains proprietary while enabling flexible deployment across multiple sites and industries.
3
Recognised for Innovation and Impact
C STAR was selected as the first African company into the Breakthrough Energy Fellowship, following a rigorous selection process and thorough due diligence. This recognition validates the company’s technology, scalability, and potential to make a global impact on sustainable energy and emissions reduction.
Nico Fischer
Director
https://c-star.co.za/
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