Arbor’s Power Plant Turns Omnivore

Arbor’s Power Plant Turns Omnivore

Arbor’s ‘Vegetarian Rocket Engine’ Power Plant Goes Omnivore A bold new chapter is unfolding for Arbor Energy’s groundbreaking innovation — the so-called ‘vegetarian rocket engine’ power plant , now turning into an omnivore. What began as a clean-energy project fueled solely by plant waste is evolving to include natural gas, blending flexibility with carbon-conscious design. Image Credits:Arbor Energy Founded by former SpaceX engineers, Arbor originally set out to build a carbon-negative power system that removed CO2 from the atmosphere by burning biomass. The plant’s unique oxy-combustion technology earned it the nickname “vegetarian rocket engine” — a nod to its plant-based fuel and rocket-inspired engineering. From Vegetarian to Omnivore: A Strategic Shift Arbor Energy recently raised $55 million in Series A funding , led by Lowercarbon Capital and Voyager Ventures. The fresh capital supports the company’s pivot from a purely biomass-based design to one that can also utilize natural gas. T…