Cometha

Industrial scale pre-commercial plant for second generation lignocellulosic ethanol

Summary

The construction and operational plan for an integrated industrial facility producing second generation bioethanol and other co-products from lignocellulosic feedstock.

The first-of-its-kind at pre-commercial scale. Based on Biochemtex’s proven PROESA® technology. Operational since 2013 with a capacity of 40.000 tons per year of bioethanol.

Our Role

Communication and dissemination.

Client

European Commission

Years

2014 – 2018

Country

Europe

Website

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Poster

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