Kurana
Kurana is a Lithuanian renewable energy producer that manufactures bioethanol, biomethane, electricity, heat, and biomass from non-food grains and industrial waste, serving fuel blenders, utilities, and farmers via B2B offtake agreements.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersPasvalio, Lithuania
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Kurana firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Kurana
- Legal name
- UAB Kurana
- Website
- https://kurana.lt
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Kurana is a Lithuanian renewable energy producer that manufactures bioethanol, biomethane, electricity, heat, and biomass from non-food grains and industrial waste, serving fuel blenders, utilities, and farmers via B2B offtake agreements.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Kurana industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Biofuel Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing (32519), Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531)
- SIC
- Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Biofuels & Renewable Fuels Switching (Biomethane/RNG, Bio-oils, Sustainable Biomass) (EUABAJAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Anaerobic Digestion (Wet/Dry AD) & Biogas Production (EUAIAEAD), Organics-to-Energy & CHP from Biogas (On-site Power/Heat) (EUAIAEAG), Food Waste-to-Energy (Organic Waste AD & Thermal) (EUACAIAH), Manure & Organic Residuals Feedstock Supply (Farm Organics for AD/RNG) (EUAAAFAK)
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Where Kurana is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Pasvalio
- HQ country
- Lithuania
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Kurana business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations
Revenue model
- Bioethanol sales: Annual production of approximately 30,000 cubic meters of bioethanol, blended into gasoline and sold to fuel distributors and directly to industrial customers. Additional production of approximately 10,000 cubic meters of advanced/second-generation bioethanol from waste feedstocks planned post-expansion.
- Biomethane (green gas) sales: Approximately 100,000 MWh of biomethane per year produced via Tube Green partnership, injected directly into the national Amber Grid gas pipeline. Represents the first large-scale biomethane project in Lithuania, with output equivalent to energy for ~110,000 residents or ~26% of Lithuania's transport sector demand.
- Electricity and heat sales: A portion of generated heat and electricity is consumed in the production process; remaining electricity is sold to AB LESTO, and residual heat is sold to AB Panevėžio energija Pasvalio heating plant.
- Biomass sales: Biomass produced from production process byproducts is sold to farmers for soil improvement and fertilization purposes, closing the circular economy loop.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels7 records
Kurana product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Kurana manufactures bioethanol from non-food grain feedstocks (triticale, rye, corn) and industrial food-chain waste at its integrated facility in Pasvalys, Lithuania. The continuous zero-waste process also captures biogas from fermentation for conversion into biomethane injected into the national gas grid, generates electricity and heat for sale to utilities, and produces biomass digestate sold to farmers as soil amendment. The company operates a closed-loop industrial ecosystem combining first- and second-generation biofuel production.
Product overview
Kurana operates as a renewable energy production facility manufacturing bioethanol, biogas, and biomethane. The company processes non-food grade grains (primarily triticale and rye) purchased from Lithuanian farmers into bioethanol, which is mixed with gasoline. During fermentation, biogas is captured and converted into biomethane for the national gas grid in partnership with Tube Green. Production follows a zero-waste circular economy model where biomass byproduct is used for soil improvement. The company is expanding into second-generation bioethanol production using industrial waste materials, with new facilities under construction targeting 10,000 cubic meters annual capacity.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Bioethanol (Bioetanolis) Biofuel produced from non-food grade grains (primarily triticale and rye) supplied by Lithuanian farmers. Mixed with gasoline to reduce fossil fuel dependence and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to fossil fuels. Annual production approximately 30,000 cubic meters, sold to fuel distributors and industrial buyers.
- Biogas (Biodujos) Gases produced during the bioethanol fermentation process. Utilized internally for combined heat and power generation, with a portion converted into biomethane for supply to the national gas grid in partnership with Tube Green.
- Biomethane (Biometanas) Purified biogas meeting natural gas quality standards, produced in collaboration with Tube Green. Supplied directly to Lithuania's national gas transmission system via the Amber Grid pipeline. The first large-scale biomethane-to-grid facility in Lithuania.
- Advanced / Second-Generation Bioethanol Biofuel produced from industrial waste materials not suitable for food or feed supply chains, including starch suspension waste and food waste. Part of the 14.3 million EUR expansion project targeting 10,000 cubic meters of annual advanced bioethanol capacity, reducing lifecycle CO2 emissions by up to 80% versus fossil fuels.
- Industrial Ethanol (DEA / DDEA Specification) Denatured ethyl alcohol (bioethanol) meeting DEA and DDEA specification standards for industrial applications, including window washer fluid concentrate production. Carries quality certifications for EU fuel standards.
- Window Washer Concentrate (Stiklų ploviklio koncentratas) Industrial ethanol-based window washer fluid concentrate sold as a downstream product of Kurana's ethanol production, carrying dedicated quality certification.
- Biomass Digestate (Biomasė) Production byproduct from the bioethanol and biogas process, sold back to Lithuanian farmers for soil improvement and fertilization, closing Kurana's circular economy loop.
- Electricity and Thermal Energy Electricity generated from combined heat and power systems at Kurana's facility, with surplus sold to AB LESTO (Lithuanian electricity distribution operator). Residual heat is sold to AB Panevėžio energija's Pasvalio district heating plant for distribution.
Quantifiable outcome
- 80% CO2 reduction (vs fossil fuels) with second-generation bioethanol; 88% CO2 reduction (vs natural gas) with biomethane
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Kurana
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Kurana technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Kurana partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Tube GreencoreKurana and Tube Green operate a joint biomethane production facility at Kurana's site in Pasvalio. Tube Green purifies biogas from Kurana's bioethanol production process into biomethane, which is then injected into the national Amber Grid gas pipeline. The partnership also jointly developed a 1.6 MW solar power plant and a 2,025 MWh energy storage system. Tube Green's biomethane plant, operational since September 2023, produces approximately 100,000 MWh of biomethane annually — the first large-scale biomethane project in Lithuania and the first connected to the Baltic gas transmission network.
- BirdLife Lithuania / Lietuvos ornitologų draugijaminorKurana and BirdLife Lithuania jointly implement the initiative 'Darnoje su gamta' (In Harmony with Nature), which promotes sustainable farming practices among Lithuanian farmers. The project encourages farmers to participate in ecoschemas (environmental schemes), adopt biodiversity-friendly agricultural practices, and supply sustainably grown feedstock to Kurana. Farmers who exceed minimum ecoschema requirements are eligible for prizes including agricultural consultations, excursions, and tickets to sporting events.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves10 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Kurana competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Verbio: German integrated producer of biomethane, bioethanol, and biodiesel from agricultural residues. Directly comparable to Kurana's combined bioethanol + biomethane + circular bio-refinery model and similar regulatory exposure to EU renewable fuel mandates.
- Sekab: Swedish producer of bioethanol and biochemicals from forestry residues and waste. Comparable to Kurana's 2nd-gen bioethanol pivot from industrial food-chain waste and similar Nordic/Baltic renewable fuel positioning.
- Nature Energy: Denmark-based (now Shell-owned) operator of large-scale biomethane plants upgrading biogas from agricultural and industrial residues to grid-quality RNG. Comparable to Kurana's biomethane-to-grid operations and EU sustainability certification profile (ISCC).
- CropEnergies: Südzucker subsidiary producing bioethanol from grains and agricultural residues across Europe. Closely comparable to Kurana in feedstock base (non-food grains), product portfolio (bioethanol, protein co-products), and European fuel-blending customer base.
- Greenergy: UK-based biofuel supplier producing bioethanol and biodiesel from waste and crop feedstocks. Comparable feedstock diversification strategy and reliance on EU/UK renewable fuel blending mandates for offtake.
Broad incumbents
- Tereos: French cooperative producing bioethanol from cereals and sugar beet alongside food and starch products. Comparable feedstock base (European grains) and bioethanol blending customer profile, though at substantially larger scale.
- Ørsted: Danish renewable energy major with a sizeable biogas/biomethane business (acquired from Nature Energy and others). Comparable biomethane-to-grid operations and EU regulatory exposure, but Ørsted operates across offshore wind, solar, and heat as well.
- ADM Bioenergy: Global agribusiness with significant bioethanol and renewable fuel operations across the Americas and Europe. Comparable grain-feedstock sourcing model and integrated biorefinery economics, though at global scale.
- Neste: Global renewable fuels leader producing renewable diesel, SAF, and renewable feedstock solutions at massive scale. Sets benchmark pricing and regulatory engagement for EU biofuels; comparable as a broad incumbent in the same renewable fuels market Kurana serves.
Regional players
- Rapsoila: Lithuanian producer of rapeseed oil and biodiesel, listed as a Kurana partner. Comparable as a domestic biofuel producer serving Lithuanian energy and agricultural markets, though focused on biodiesel rather than ethanol/biomethane.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Kurana social profiles
Digital presenceKurana compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Kurana financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
Kurana leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Kurana funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Kurana M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Kurana
What does Kurana do?
Kurana manufactures bioethanol from non-food grain feedstocks (triticale, rye, corn) and industrial food-chain waste at its integrated facility in Pasvalys, Lithuania. The continuous zero-waste process also captures biogas from fermentation for conversion into biomethane injected into the national gas grid, generates electricity and heat for sale to utilities, and produces biomass digestate sold to farmers as soil amendment. The company operates a closed-loop industrial ecosystem combining first- and second-generation biofuel production.
Is Kurana a public or private company?
Kurana is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Kurana founded?
Kurana was founded in 2005. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Kurana based?
Kurana is headquartered in Pasvalio, Lithuania, in the Europe region.
How does Kurana make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Bioethanol sales are the primary driver. The others are biomethane (green gas) sales, electricity and heat sales and biomass sales.
Who are Kurana's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Verbio, Sekab, Nature Energy, CropEnergies and Greenergy. Broad incumbents are Tereos, Ørsted, ADM Bioenergy and Neste. Rapsoila is listed as a regional player.
Does Kurana have an API?
No public API is recorded for Kurana.
What industry is Kurana in?
Kurana's product category is Biofuel Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUABAJAD, Biofuels & Renewable Fuels Switching (Biomethane/RNG, Bio-oils, Sustainable Biomass), with a secondary code of EUAIAEAD, Anaerobic Digestion (Wet/Dry AD) & Biogas Production. Its NAICS code is 32519 and its SIC code is 2860.