Telling the world about the benefits of bioethanol

We aren't shy about telling the press what we are doing to advance the industry. Below are some of our more recent press releases that focus on our work in the bioethanol industry.

U.S. Department of Energy selects Novozymes again

February 28 2008

Novozymes’ Project DECREASE (Development of a Commercial-Ready Enzyme Application System for Ethanol) aims to improve performance of Novozymes’ most advanced cellulase system, further decreasing the cost of cellulosic ethanol production.

Novozymes screens the Midwest for land

September 27, 2007

Novozymes is currently screening US Midwestern states for land for the location of potential bio-fuel supply chain service activities and a possible new enzyme production plant. This initiative has been taken to proactively ensure the ability to respond quickly to market needs and future trends.

Novozymes concludes agreement in Brazil on 2nd gen biofuels

September 13, 2007

Novozymes has concluded a development agreement with CTC, the Brazilian sugar cane industry’s technical center. Under this agreement Novozymes will contribute enzyme technology for developing bioethanol from bagasse.

Broin and Novozymes to collaborate on development of ethanol

October 26, 2006

Two leading players within the growing biofuels industry, Broin and Novozymes, today announced a collaboration to take the next steps needed to bring cost-effective ethanol derived from corn stover to market. The collaboration is an extension of the close partnership between the two companies and is a great opportunity for Novozymes to put its unique biotechnology platform at work and for Broin to aim at a fast commercialisation.

Novozymes enters development cooperation on biomass for biofuel

June 27, 2006

From August Novozymes and China Resources Alcohol Corporation will begin a three year cooperation agreement on research into processes for producing cellulose-based biomass for biofuel – so-called second generation biofuel – in China.

Novozymes responds to the state of the union

February 1, 2006

Novozymes, the leader in industrial biotechnology, applauds President Bush’s Advanced Energy Initiative and his vision and efforts to promote energy independence and move this nation beyond the petroleum dependency and towards the bio-based society.

Novozymes wins technology award for biofuels achievement

July 25, 2005

Novozymes received the 2005 Technology Leadership of the Year Award from Frost & Sullivan in the field of alternative fuel technologies for its pioneering research to reduce the enzyme cost for biomass-based fuel ethanol.

Novozymes recognised in Scientific American 50

November 19, 2003

Novozymes recognised in Scientific American 50 as "Business leader in chemicals and materials". Advances in Bioethanol Production and Textile Fiber Scouring Hailed.

Novozymes receives USD 2.2 mil from the US Department of Energy

September 20, 2002

As part of a collaboration with High Plains Corporation, Novozymes NA, Inc. has been granted USD 2.2 million for the development of methods to convert biomass to ethanol.

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