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Anglo-Brazilian JV to launch first commercial bagasse cellulosic ethanol production plant in Brazil

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UK-based TMO Renewables (TMO) and Usina Santa Maria Ltda have entered into an agreement to form a joint venture to build the first commercial production plant in Brazil to convert sugar cane waste (bagasse) to cellulosic bioethanol. Biotech Brazil Cellulosic ethanol' 11(6):398-408. doi: 10.1016/j.ymben.2009.08.005.

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Abengoa opens cellulosic ethanol plant in Hugoton; 1st commercial deployment of Abengoa enzymatic hydrolysis

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The Hugoton plant opening also marks the first commercial deployment of Abengoa’s proprietary enzymatic hydrolysis technology, which turns biomass into fermentable sugars that are then converted to ethanol. billion liters) of annual installed production capacity distributed among 15 commercial-scale plants in five countries.

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Novozymes in Two New Research Partnerships in Brazil; Biogas from Bagasse and Polypropylene from Sugarcane

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Novozymes, an international enzymes and microorganisms company, has entered two new research partnerships in Brazil. The project also offers strong technical and commercial synergy with our efforts on advanced biofuels. Sugarcane bagasse is a potentially abundant source of energy for Brazil.

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Shell invests in LanzaJet; AtJ sustainable aviation fuel

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a leading sustainable fuels technology company and sustainable fuels producer, announced that Shell has joined as an investor in the company to advance LanzaJet’s global growth, accelerate commercialization of its technology, and scale the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). LanzaJet, Inc.,

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Amyris enhances strategic partnership with Total for renewable diesel and jet fuels; to form JV

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We reaffirm our strategic relationship with Total to achieve our joint development and commercialization objectives for renewable diesel and jet fuel. Amyris operates laboratories and a pilot plant in California as well as a pilot plant and demonstration facility in Brazil. We are appreciative of Total’s ongoing support of Amyris.

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Solazyme and Amyris receive Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge awards

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Farnesene is a building block hydrocarbon that can be converted into a renewable, drop-in replacement for petroleum diesel without certain drawbacks of first-generation biofuels. Breakthroughs in converting lignocellulosic biomass to fermentable sugars will further increase this benefit. coli bacteria and Saccharomyces (e.g.

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Global biofuels production up 17% in 2010 to hit all-time high of 105 billion liters

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High oil prices, a global economic rebound, and new laws and mandates in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, and the United States, among other countries, are all factors behind the surge in production, according to research conducted by the Worldwatch Institute’s Climate and Energy Program for the website Vital Signs Online.

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