In Massachusetts, cellulosic ethanol pioneer Verenium announced the introduction of Veretase, an enzyme that contributes in the the liquefaction of starch-based mashes and slurries, and assists in food and beverage application by improving saccharification and fermentation efficiency . The company said that the potential market for Veretase could exceed $80 million per year.
The company continues to progress in its main objective, the development of cellulosic ethanol through its joint venture with BP.
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Joelle Brink | Apr 14, 2009 | Reply
I’m glad to see food and beverage applications appearing in the US fuel ethanol industry. In India it was the beverage alcohol producers who expanded into fuel ethanol. They were not only able to transfer some of their technology, but to diversify their business and become less vulnerable to recession and changes of government policy.
Praj Industries recently developed the technology to make fuel ethanol from distillery waste particulates. Their new plants will be co-located with distilleries to eliminate feedstock transportation costs. Co-production of fuel ethanol and electrical power is another trend frequently seen in new production plants.