Nova Pangaea Technologies welcomes ex-Neste man Jonathan Wood

Nova Pangaea Technologies has welcomed Jonathan Wood as Chief Commercial Officer.

Wood has extensive c-suite level experience in renewable fuels and the energy industry.

He has a track record of developing and transforming international businesses, acquisitions, and investments in assets and new technologies.

Prior to joining Nova Pangaea Technologies as Chief Commercial Officer, Jonathan was Vice-President at Neste for the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)  business, where he led most of the key activities that have enabled it to grow to be the global market leader, including commercial and business development.

He has also held commercial leadership roles at bp, where he was responsible for growing the aviation and road transport fuels businesses.

Sarah Ellerby, NPT CEO, said: “I am delighted Jonathan has joined NPT and his appointment is instrumental to the global commercialisation of our REFNOVA technology. His experience will greatly support the next chapter of NPT’s international growth strategy.

“We are building an exceptional leadership team to ensure the delivery of our First of a Kind plant in the UK and our flagship Project Speedbird, a partnership with British Airways and LanzaJet. Alongside Jonathan, our leadership team includes high calibre talent covering operations and project delivery.”

Jonathan Wood said: “I am very pleased to join NPT and its impressive leadership team. I have gained much experience in the renewable fuels and aviation sectors, and I am looking forward to supporting the company as it progresses and grows through the commercial delivery of the REFNOVA technology, its First of a Kind production investment, and Project Speedbird.”

NPT’s REFNOVA technology produces two products, 2G ethanol and biochar, which are of high value to customers seeking to decarbonise and replace the need for fossil-based products.
The 2G ethanol can be processed through the alcohol to jet (AtJ) pathway to enable the production of advanced 2G biofuels such as SAF.