KL Energy, Fair Energy sign cellulosic ethanol off-take deal for US, Europe

In Wyoming, KL Energy and Fair Energy announced a long term cellulosic ethanol off take agreement for the US and European markets. Under the agreement, KL will supply cellulosic ethanol from the first  first commercial demonstration cellulosic ethanol plant, based in Upton, to the Swiss and US-based energy trading firm.

KL’s commercial demonstration facility produces cellulosic ethanol and lignin pellets from wood waste, using a proprietary thermo-mechanical pretreatment and an enzymatic hydrolysis process.

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