Think Energy Delivering What COP30 Demands: A Real-World Path to Immediate Emissions Reduction
As COP30 progresses in Belém, one message has become clear: the world’s industrial sectors must deliver real, scalable emission reductions, not distant promises. Yet upstream operators, mining companies, and heavy industrial users remain tied to the same antiquated refinery model that offers limited environmental improvement, carries high operating and logistical costs, and still leaves countries like Brazil dependent on imported diesel. At the same time, fully transitioning to electric alternatives would require massive capital investment and could significantly disrupt productivity. This combination of outdated fuel supply structures and costly transition pathways creates a major friction point for industries that cannot pause or reconfigure their operations while waiting for large refineries, new infrastructure, or long-term electrification plans to materialize.
At the same time, COP30 is putting unprecedented pressure on governments and companies to accelerate decarbonization, close the emissions gap, and present credible pathways for cleaner fuels.
This is where Think Energy’s modular crude-conversion systems provide a solution that matches the urgency of the moment.
Think Energy has developed a patented on-site processing technology that converts crude or condensates into ultra-clean industrial fuels, installed in just 90 days. Unlike traditional refining models, which require years, billions in capital, and significant permitting, Think Energy provides a rapid-deployment, low-footprint alternative that delivers:
Immediate H2S removal at the source
Up to 50% CO2 reduction, verified through ISO 14067 and full Life Cycle Assessment
High-performance D3 Diesel and F4 Fuel Oil
Validation by Texas A&M University’s Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering
This combination of speed, environmental performance, and technical credibility gives industrial operators a realistic, near-term tool to accelerate decarbonization without interrupting production.
Why Operators, Miners, and Investors Are Paying Attention
For oil & gas producers, mining companies, and heavy industrial users, the major friction points stem from relying on an outdated refinery model that no longer meets operational or environmental demands:
Dependence on antiquated refinery infrastructure that offers limited environmental improvement
High procurement and logistics costs, driven by long-distance fuel transport
Ongoing dependence on imported diesel, especially in countries like Brazil
Growing regulatory pressure to reduce sulfur, H2S, and CO2 emissions
Lack of scalable, immediate solutions that reduce emissions without disrupting operations
Think Energy removes these barriers by enabling companies to produce clean industrial fuel locally - in remote basins, mining regions, or industrial corridors-using a diesel that eliminates H2S and reduces CO2 by up to 50%, allowing operators to contribute to climate goals with limited investment of time and capex. Because electrifying heavy fleets and industrial operations requires massive capital investment and risks productivity loss, Think Energy delivers immediate decarbonization with technology that complements existing equipment. By processing crude on site, operators reduce market exposure while achieving real, verifiable emission reductions aligned with COP30 expectations.
A Region Ready for Change
This year, Think Energy’s engagements in Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia have demonstrated strong regional appetite for solutions that deliver immediate emissions reductions. As COP30 pushes for accountability and clearer transition pathways, companies across Latin America are seeking technologies that can be deployed quickly and independently of large national infrastructure.
“Latin America has the resources and the motivation to take a leadership role in clean industrial fuels,” said Daniel Uribe, President of Think Energy. “Our technology gives operators and industries a practical way to cut emissions today, not in five or ten years, while strengthening their operational and economic resilience.”
A Transition That Does Not Require Waiting
The industrial world cannot pause while the global energy transition unfolds.
With Think Energy, it doesn’t have to.
Our modular crude-conversion systems give operators, miners, energy users, and investors a clear, investable, and technically validated pathway to reduce emissions, improve fuel quality, and achieve climate goals, starting within 90 days.
