From Marginal Land to Major Impact: How Jord is Redefining biofuels
From regenerative agriculture to renewable energy, Swedish company Jord is proving that sustainable biomass can thrive where few crops do, turning marginal lands into powerful tools for decarbonisation.
In this edition of Meet our Members, we speak with Eva Teekens, Chief Commercial Officer at Jord, a pioneering Swedish company redefining the way we think about biofuels.
Can you introduce your company in a few words?
Jord is a Swedish bioenergy company on a mission to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels. They produce sustainable biomass from high-yielding C4 grasses, transforming them into renewable fuel and carbon credits. By enabling fuel switching and carbon removal, we support industries and institutions in decarbonising heat and power production.
Where are you based?
Our headquarters are in Stockholm, Sweden, with two operation operations sites, one in the Dominican Republic and the second in Senegal.
What does your company do?
We grow and process C4 grasses into pressed grass and pellets that serve as a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. In parallel, we develop carbon credit projects, both avoidance and removal, based on our biomass activities. This includes fuel switch credits and soil carbon sequestration, offering a complete carbon solution for our clients.
How is your team structured?
Our team brings together experts in agronomy, engineering, business development, and impact. We work cross-functionally to develop integrated solutions, from land access and cultivation to fuel delivery and carbon certification.
What value do your products and/or services bring to your customers?
We help our customers reduce emissions cost-effectively, meet regulatory and voluntary climate targets, and switch from fossil fuels without major infrastructure changes. We provide our customers with a reliable path to decarbonisation through renewable fuel and certified carbon credits. One of our key advantages is stable pricing and consistent supply, something increasingly critical in the volatile pellet market. By cultivating our own high-yield C4 grasses on dedicated land, we reduce dependency on fluctuating feedstock sources and ensure long-term availability. This security of supply, combined with a predictable cost structure, gives our customers confidence to transition from fossil fuels without compromising business continuity or budgets.
Our carbon credits allow companies to offset unavoidable emissions through credible, third party validated credits.
How do they contribute to sustainability, efficiency, or innovation?
Our solution is rooted in nature and powered by innovation. We cultivate C4 grasses, one of the most efficient photosynthesis systems on Earth, capable of capturing significantly more CO₂ per hectare than most conventional crops. These grasses thrive on marginal or degraded land, meaning we do not compete with fertile land needed for food production. They also require minimal water and fertilizers, and actively regenerate soil health.
Unlike other bioenergy sources, our model is not linked to deforestation or the use of forest wood. We offer a fully regenerative, non-extractive solution that enhances land productivity, delivers strong climate outcomes, and generates measurable social impact, particularly in rural and underdeveloped regions.
How does EU policy impact your business?
EU policy has a significant influence on our operations, especially since we work with non-wood bioenergy crops and offer carbon credits.
The Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) plays a key role by setting sustainability criteria for biomass used in energy production. Even though our feedstock isn’t forest-based, we must still meet strict standards to ensure that our grasses are grown sustainably, on appropriate land, with clear carbon savings, and without harming biodiversity. This regulation helps create a level playing field and gives credibility to alternative biomass sources like ours.
On the carbon side, the EU Carbon Removal Certification Framework is a game-changer. It promotes transparency and integrity in the voluntary carbon market, supporting solutions like soil carbon sequestration and fuel-switch credits, which are both part of our portfolio. As the EU moves toward more regulated carbon markets, we expect growing demand for high-integrity credits backed by measurable impact.
In short, EU policies give us a clear framework to demonstrate sustainability and carbon impact, which is essential for accessing the European market, attracting investors, and scaling our operations responsibly.
What key regulations influence your operations or growth?
Key regulations include the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III), EU ETS (especially the inclusion of biomass and carbon removals), and emerging frameworks on carbon certification such as the EU Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF). These policies help define market access and incentivize climate-positive solutions like ours.
What motivated you to join Bioenergy Europe?
We joined Bioenergy Europe to connect with peers, stay ahead of regulatory developments, and contribute to the collective voice of the bioenergy sector. As a growing company, we value the knowledge sharing and advocacy that Bioenergy Europe offers to support innovation and sustainability in our industry.
How does membership support your goals and industry engagement?
Membership provides us market insights, policy updates, and networking opportunities. It strengthens our ability to engage in constructive dialogue with policymakers and stakeholders, ensuring that the unique value of biomass and carbon projects is recognised and supported across Europe.
What’s next for your company?
We’re entering a phase of accelerated growth. In Senegal, we’ve secured over 300 hectares for our first large-scale biomass and carbon project, with an additional 700 hectares in the pipeline. At the same time, we’re finalising our pellet processing facility in the Dominican Republic, which will process feedstock from up to 1,200 hectares.
To meet the growing demand for renewable biofuel on the island, we’re preparing to launch a USD 30 million fundraising campaign. The investment will enable us to scale our operations to 3,000 hectares in the Dominican Republic, significantly boosting our production capacity and expanding our portfolio of high-integrity carbon credits.
In parallel, we’re actively seeking strategic partners to replicate our model through franchise agreements, both in the Dominican Republic and in other tropical regions. This expansion strategy will help accelerate the global transition to regenerative bioenergy while creating long-term value for our partners and investors.
