Cemvita is taking microbes and turning them into an entirely new playbook for energy and manufacturing. Chuck sat down with CEO Moji Karimi and BioWell’s Paul Palmer to talk about how biology, AI, and genomics are teaming up to replace petrochemicals with bio-based alternatives. We’re talking everything from sustainable aviation fuel to biofertilizers to underground biorefineries that sound like science fiction but are already in motion. Along the way, they unpack how biomanufacturing could clean up supply chains, cut waste, and unlock new energy sources, all while building a circular bioeconomy that makes sustainability actually scalable. If you’ve ever wondered what the future looks like when bugs beat barrels, this one’s for you. Click here to watch a video of this episode. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy. Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward. Apply today at collide.io Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - What is Zymergen 02:37 - Real World Examples of Biomanufacturing 05:52 - AI in Biomanufacturing Acceleration 08:44 - Economics of Biomanufacturing 14:04 - Company Overview and Operations 18:19 - Microbiology Benefits in Oil and Gas 23:47 - Contacting Doug 26:10 - Current Biomanufacturing Market Size 28:53 - Biodegradable Product Innovations 30:30 - Nature-Inspired Technologies 33:14 - Environmental Impact of Biomanufacturing 38:00 - Future Trends in Biomanufacturing 39:31 - What's Next for You 40:50 - Bipartisan Support for Biomanufacturing 43:15 - Contact Information https://twitter.com/collide_io https://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io https://www.facebook.com/collide.io https://www.instagram.com/collide.io https://www.youtube.com/@collide_io https://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters
