The Global Problem

These concerns clearly indicate that biofuels such as ethanol, as they are currently produced, can offer only limited, if any, contributions towards the fight against global warming. Cellulose ethanol, produced from a much larger range of feedstocks, promises to increase the production and environmental benefit of ethanol. Despite the recent US Department of Energy support of up to $385 million towards the development of six commercial scale cellulose ethanol production facilities, this technology is not yet commercially available, and costs remain high.

Nasamax’ integrated ‘Seed to Wheel’ approach to ethanol production addresses the issues of environmental impact, use of food crops, and economic viability. These advantages over traditional ethanol production position the Nasamax technology for exceptional growth on a global scale.

References

• United States Department Of Energy. Energy Information Administration: Renewable Energy Consumption and Electricity Preliminary 2006 Statistics - http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/solar.renewables/page/prelim_trends/rea_prereport.html
• BBC News. Mexicans Stage Tortilla Protest. February 1st, 2007 - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/6319093.stm
• Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil Production - http://www.rspo.org
• Natural Resources Research Vol. 14:1, 65-76.

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