First there was coal – available, consistent and a perfect foundation for global production processes.  Then, in the early 20th century, oil transformed economies once again – this time with massive resources, cheaper processes and higher yields.  In the early 2000’s we are on the brink of the third major paradigm shift in chemical production and distribution: the emergence of competitively advantaged carbohydrates as raw materials through bio-manufacturing. 

Genomatica is developing sustainable, cost advantaged processes to commercially produce the same chemicals that are today made from oil and natural gas.