Weyerhaeuser and Chevron Form Biofuels Joint Venture

At Weyerhaeuser, we believe in releasing the potential in trees to solve important problems for people and the planet. The need for imaginative, sustainable solutions to the world's challenges has never been greater.

We currently collaborate with several research universities, national laboratories and technology-based companies in research on conversion of forest products into ethanol and other biofuels. Recently, we created a 50-50 joint venture company with Chevron Corporation focused on developing the next generation of renewable transportation fuels from nonfood sources.

The joint venture, Catchlight Energy LLC, will research and develop technology for converting cellulose-based biomass into economical, low-carbon biofuels. The formation of Catchlight Energy is the first milestone of a biofuels alliance announced by Chevron and Weyerhaeuser in April 2007 and reflects the companies’ shared view that nonfood biofuels will play an important role in diversifying the nation’s energy supply.

At Weyerhaeuser, we're inspired by trees. Their strength, vitality and unlimited potential to be transformed into useful products have guided our approach to business for more than a century. We're excited about this new joint venture and continuing our strong tradition of ingenuity, research and sustainability.