ExxonMobil and Renewable Energy Group Partner with Clariant to Advance Cellulosic Biofuel Research
23 Janvier 2019 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
- Partnership to expand on joint
ExxonMobil and REG research into cellulosic biodiesel
- Clariant’s sunliquid® technology to
facilitate creation of compatible cellulosic sugars
- Objective is to combine technologies
into a single, integrated biodiesel production process
ExxonMobil and Renewable Energy Group (REG) said today that they
have signed a joint research agreement with Clariant to evaluate
the potential use of cellulosic sugars from sources such as
agricultural waste and residues to produce biofuel, which has the
potential to play a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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The new partnership expands a previously announced agreement for
joint research between ExxonMobil and REG, in which the companies
successfully validated the ability of REG Life Sciences
bio-conversion technology to convert sugars from cellulosic biomass
into biodiesel through a single-step process.
The new agreement with Clariant allows ExxonMobil and REG to
further optimize REG’s bio-conversion process using previously
tested and benchmarked cellulosic sugars created through Clariant’s
sunliquid® process. The companies’ ultimate objective is to combine
Clariant’s and REG’s processes into a seamless cellulosic
biomass-to-biodiesel technology.
“Over the past three years, our work with REG has led to
important advances in genetically improving REG’s proprietary
microbes for a beneficial use in facilitating the conversion of
cellulosic sugars into biodiesel,” said Vijay Swarup, vice
president of research and development at ExxonMobil Research and
Engineering Company. “Applying Clariant’s expertise and knowledge
will help us better understand and advance a key stage in the
overall cellulosic conversion process, and hopefully lead to the
development of scalable biodiesel technology.”
Clariant is a leading company offering integrated technologies
and solutions for converting agricultural residues such as wheat
straw, rice straw, corn stover and sugar cane bagasse. Clariant’s
sunliquid® process features chemical-free pretreatment, the
integrated production of feedstock and process-specific enzymes and
thus high yields of fermentable C5 and C6 sugars. Clariant will
conduct trials at its pre-commercial plant in Straubing, Germany
using different types of cellulosic feedstock that will be
converted into sugars for conversion by REG and ExxonMobil into
high-quality, low-carbon biodiesel.
“We are committed to innovation and R&D, together with a
focus on sustainability, as main pillars of Clariant’s strategy,”
said Christian Kohlpaintner, member of Clariant's executive
committee. “Our sunliquid® technology platform is a key outcome of
this commitment. We are proud that two strong allies in the
biofuels industry have selected Clariant as their partner and are
excited to work with them on further leveraging this unique
technology for converting cellulosic biomass to fuels and
chemicals, including biodiesel.”
REG Life Sciences technology has proven its broad applicability
to industries as diverse as flavor and fragrance, specialty
chemicals and transportation fuels. Through its partnership with
ExxonMobil, REG has developed proprietary technology that utilizes
industrial microbes to convert complex cellulosic sugars into
low-carbon biodiesel in a one-step fermentation process.
“ExxonMobil has been an exceptional partner in developing this
promising technology,” said Eric Bowen, vice president of REG Life
Sciences. “We are delighted to be able to add Clariant to the team
with its market leading sunliquid® technology. We believe we have
assembled a dream team for conversion of cellulosic biomass to low
carbon biofuels and are excited about the promise of this
collaboration.”
The partners will also work on a conceptual engineering study to
validate the feasibility of the integrated process comprising the
technologies of all parties.
About ExxonMobil
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gas company, uses technology and innovation to help meet the
world’s growing energy needs. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading
inventory of resources, is one of the largest refiners and
marketers of petroleum products, and its chemical company is one of
the largest in the world. For more information, visit
www.exxonmobil.com or follow us on Twitter at
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future events or conditions in this release are forward-looking
statements. Actual future results, including project plans and
timing and the impact and results of new technologies, including
efficiency gains and emission reductions, could vary depending on
the outcome of further research and testing; the development and
competitiveness of alternative technologies; the ability to scale
pilot projects on a cost-effective basis; political and regulatory
developments; and other factors discussed in this release and under
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page of ExxonMobil’s website at exxonmobil.com and uncertainties
described in REG's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2017 and other reports subsequently filed with the
SEC.
About Renewable Energy Group
Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: REGI) is a leading
provider of cleaner, lower carbon intensity products and services.
We are an international producer of biomass-based diesel, a
developer of renewable chemicals and North America’s largest
producer of advanced biofuel. REG utilizes an integrated
procurement, distribution, and logistics network to convert natural
fats, oils, greases and sugars into lower carbon intensity
products. With 14 active biorefineries, a feedstock processing
facility, research and development capabilities and a diverse and
growing intellectual property portfolio, REG is committed to being
a long-term leader in bio-based fuel and chemicals.
About Clariant
Clariant is a globally leading specialty chemicals company,
based in Muttenz near Basel/Switzerland. On 31 December 2017 the
company employed a total workforce of 18 135. In the financial
year 2017, Clariant recorded sales of CHF 6.377 billion for its
continuing businesses. The company reports in four business areas:
Care Chemicals, Catalysis, Natural Resources, and Plastics &
Coatings. Clariant’s corporate strategy is based on five pillars:
focus on innovation and R&D, add value with sustainability,
reposition portfolio, intensify growth, and increase profitability.
For more information, visit www.clariant.com.
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