Exhibit 10.37
 MYRIANT TECHNOLOGIES LLC
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
(Individual)
  Section 1. Engagement of Services
 1.1 Services.
 1.2 Performance of Services.
 1.3 Compliance With Laws.
 1.4 Modification.
 Section 2 Compensation
 2.1 Fees and Approved Expenses.
 2.2 Timing.




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Section 3. Nondisclosure Agreement
  Section Independent Contractor
 4.1 Nature of Relationship.
 4.2 Contractor Responsible for Taxes and Records.
 Section 5. Work Product




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Section 6. Term
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 Section 7 Termination, Noninterference, and Noncompete
 7.1 Termination.
 7.2 Rights Upon Termination.
 7.3 Noninterference with Business.
 7.4 Noncompete.




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Section 8. Business Opportunities
  Section 9. Indemnification
   Section 10. Remedy
  Section 11. General Provisions
 11.1 Governing Law; Forum.
 11.2 Severability.




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11.3 Nonwaiver.
 11.4 Successors and Assigns.
 11.5 Company Marks.
 11.6 Notices.
 11.7 Legal Fees.
 11.8 Survival. 4, 5, 7, and 9
 11.9 Entire Agreement.




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11.10 Counterparts.
 MYRIANT TECHNOLOGIES LLC:By:
    /s/ Stephen J. GattoPrinted Name:  
Stephen J. GattoTitle:  
Chief Executive OfficerAddress:
    Myriant Technologies LLC
Two Batterymarch Park
Suite 301
Quincy, MA 02169JEFFREY GATTO (Individual Contractor):By:
    Jeffrey GattoPrinted Name:  
Jeffrey Gatto/s/ Jeffrey GattoSignature:Address:
    3 Settlers RoadShrewsbury, MA 01545




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EXHIBIT A
 SERVICES AND COMPENSATION
 Consultant/Contractor: Jeffrey Gatto
 Effective Date: July 13, 2010
 1.
    
    THE SERVICES
 1.1
    
    General DescriptionContractor will perform the duties and have the responsibilities of the Lake
Providence project capital cost reduction, finalization of budget period two
application and completing assignable EPCM contract.1.2
    
    Designated PersonnelContractors main point of contact at the Company will be Cenan Ozmeral, Executive
Vice President.
 2.
    
    COMPENSATION
 2.1
    
    Amount and Basis:Contractor will be paid monthly as ($5,000) in cash and ($15,000) worth of
membership units at current value. Stock to be fully vested upon completion of
assignments and/or by January 1, 2011 whichever comes first.Membership units shall accrue each month and all earned shares through December
31, 201 shall vest at the earliest of:
 1.
    
    January 1, 2011, or2.
    
    A change in control of Myriant Technologies.
 If there is a contract extension beyond December 31, 2010, Contractor
shall continue to accrue monthly and any earned shares will vest upon the
earliest of a new termination date, or change in control.




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Contractor will submit an invoice to Company for Services performed and
reimbursable expenses. Reimbursable expenses shall include; approved travel
expenses, daily commute mileage, phone, fax etc. Expenses are to be invoiced
monthly, and paid by Myriant within 15 days of invoice. The invoice will be in a
form and content reasonably acceptable to Company and will describe (a) the
Services performed; (b) the number of hours expended performing the Services; and
(c) any reimbursable expenses. Contractor will furnish such receipts, documents
and other supporting materials as Company reasonably may request to verify the
contents of any invoice.




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EXHIBIT B
 BONUS SCHEDULE
 Consultant/Contractor: Jeffrey Gatto
 Effective Date: July 13, 2010
 Bonus #1:
 Contractor will be paid one months compensation for successful entry
into budget period 2. Contractor will receive one times (1X) monthly
compensation if completed by December 31, 2010. Contractor will
receive two times (2X) monthly compensation if completed by
December 1, 2010.
 Bonus #2:
 Contractor will be paid one months compensation for signable EPCM
Contract. Contractor will receive one times (1X) monthly compensation
if completed by December 15, 2010. Contractor will receive two times
(2X) monthly compensation if completed by November 15, 2010.
Contractor
 Bonus #3:
 Contractor will be paid one months compensation for Project Capital
Costs as submitted to the DOE and approved them. Contractor will
receive three times (3X) monthly compensation if Project Costs are
between $95.00M and $90.00M. Contractor will receive five times (5X)
monthly compensation if Project Costs are below $90.00M. Contractor
and Company will review this bonus component if the contracting strategy
changes (EPC vs. EPCM).