Lignol, BAE Systems sign MOU for development of cellulosic chemicals

In Canada, cellulosic ethanol pioneer Lignol Energy and BAE Systems signed a memorandum of understanding to develop biochemicals from the Lignol biorefinery process that have synergies with BAE Systems.

Ross MacLachlan, President and CEO of Lignol said that “In addition to the focused collaboration on biochemical applications, Lignol will also work with BAE Systems and other third parties in evaluating the development and financing of commercial scale biorefineries utilizing Lignol’s unique process technology.”

BAE Systems develops and delivers advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions for the defense industry.

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