Our purpose is to power what the world is building next
We believe energy is the foundation of modern progress.
The AI revolution, global transportation, and every other engine of human advancement runs on it.
How we produce that energy and what it costs the planet will define the century ahead.
Natural State Renewables exists to provide energy that moves the world forward without holding the world back.
We help data center operators, airlines, and industry leaders balance progress with responsibility, growth with stewardship, and ambition with care.
Together, we’re building the future while protecting it.
Enabling tomorrow’s progress while protecting the planet and people today.
At Natural State Renewables, we’re committed to ensuring that our entire supply chain has a positive impact environmentally, socially, and economically. That means reducing carbon emissions in the environment, providing positive vitality to the local economy, and avoiding impact on the food supply chain and commodity prices.
Our Team
Our team has over a century of combined experience in Energy, Renewables, Oil and Gas, Mid-stream, Aviation, Policy, Business, Refining, and Chemicals. Our experience, coupled with proven technology and a deep understanding of the industry, makes us the ideal strategic partner for data center operators to airlines navigating the transition to net-zero.
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– President and CEO
40+ years of starting, building, and growing businesses in Energy, Renewables, Oil and Gas, Mid-stream, Aviation, and Defense
Ruben S. Martin III has been actively involved in the aviation industry through leadership roles at Martin UAV (acquired by Shield AI for its advanced unmanned aircraft systems), Martin Energy Services (selling fuel to clients, including the USAF), and Martin Aviation Services (providing charter and leasing operations). His contributions span innovative technology, energy logistics, and aviation services.
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– Senior VP, Project Development
20+ years in engineering design, project development, operations, process optimization, and strategy development across a broad spectrum of industries - including refining, chemicals, and renewables.
Clay has worked for large, multinational chemical producers, midstream operations companies, and specialty engineering design houses - as well as stint in academia - all with a focus on developing and optimizing processes, whether they be chemical, strategic, or organizational.
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– Executive Vice President
20+ years in project development, strategy, business optimization, M&A, finance, Energy, Renewables, Refining, and Mid-stream sectors.
Michael has held executive positions at Martin Midstream Partners and Roddey Engineering Services, where he specialized in strategic planning and business optimization. Throughout his career, he has led numerous strategic development initiatives, managed high-value projects, and directed business operations across multiple engineering disciplines.
Our location
Our project in Southern Arkansas gives us proximity to an abundant feedstock supply, as well as an ideal geology for carbon sequestration.
With 4x our supply needs within 100 miles, our location provides supply security, price stability, excellent project returns, and scalability. The area also boasts three possible carbon sequestration formations.