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About American Process International

American Process International (API), a proud member of the American Process family, is at the forefront of developing and commercializing breakthrough technologies for the production of sustainable biofuels and sugars from non-food-based biomass, including woodchips and agricultural residues. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, we empower industries to embrace a greener, more efficient future.


Our Services at a glance
Advanced R&D and Technology Validation
Energy Efficiency with Pinch Technology
Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCm)
Biorefinery Integration and Process Simulation
Due Diligence and Decision/Risk Analysis
Innovative IT Solutions and Proprietary Software

Our Team

Our team comprises experienced engineers with over 20 years of proven success in the Pulp & Paper and biorefinery industries. Collectively, we have completed more than 300 international process integration studies and engineering projects across leading industrial facilities in Europe, USA, Canada and globally, and we have studied and built 3 biorefineries (2 pre commercial and 1 demonstration scale) in the USA.

Executive Team

History
API is born
American Process USA founded in 1995 – company logo

American Process USA is established, marking the foundation of cutting edge engineering and biorefinery innovation

Expand to Europe
Expansion of American Process International into Europe – map illustration

Expansion into Europe with American Process Greece, beginning our global footprint.

Biorefinery Technologies R&D Center
Biorefinery Technologies R&D Center – laboratory test tubes

Launch of the Biorefinery Technologies R&D Center, driving breakthroughs in renewable energy and biomass technologies.

Biorefinery prototype
First prototype biorefinery for cellulosic ethanol in the USA

Successful construction of the USA’s first prototype biorefinery for cellulosic ethanol production, a landmark in sustainable fuel development.

Demo-scale biorefinery
Demo-scale biorefinery facility for advanced bioproducts

Development of a demo-scale biorefinery in the USA for producing cellulosic sugars, biofuels, nanocellulose, and lignin—pioneering advanced bioproducts.

API Europe MEPE
API Europe MEPE logo – European R&D Center

Establishment of API Europe MEPE and our European R&D Center, cementing our commitment to innovation and regional expertise.

Bioethanol plant
Engineer working in a bioethanol plant – USA project

Collaborated with a leading international oil company to construct a groundbreaking bioethanol plant in the USA, advancing global sustainability initiatives.


Our Clients & Partners
Shell company logo – API client and partner in energy sector
RYAM company logo – API partner in biomaterials and cellulose
WestRock company logo – API partner in pulp and paper industry
Boise company logo – API partner in paper and packaging
Honeywell company logo – API technology partner
Valero company logo – API partner in energy and biofuels
Georgia-Pacific company logo – API pulp and paper partner
Valmet company logo – API partner in process technologies
Kruger company logo – API pulp and paper partner
Domtar company logo – API partner in paper and biomaterials
Georgia Power company logo – API energy partner
Rayonier company logo – API forestry and biomaterials partner
Weyerhaeuser company logo – API forestry and timber partner
Norske Skog company logo – API pulp and paper partner
Sappi company logo – API partner in paper and biomaterials
BC Hydro company logo – API renewable energy partner
Southern Company logo – API energy utility partner
Graphic Packaging company logo – API packaging industry partner
University of Maine logo – API academic partner
Georgia Tech logo – API academic and research partner
Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering logo – API research partner
Agricultural University of Athens logo – API academic partner in biomass research