US modular reactor platform cuts synthetic jet fuel plant costs by over 50%

Boston-based Lydian raised a $43 million Series A led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures.

The company will use the funding to commercialize PIVOT, a standardized modular platform for synthetic aviation fuel production.

Lydian says PIVOT combines proprietary reactors, catalysts, software, and plant equipment to cut capital costs by more than 50% and support up to 95% lifecycle emissions reductions.

The company is running a pilot plant now, aims to build a demo facility in 2028, and targets its first full-scale commercial project in 2030.