Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant
Whiskey waste for biofuel
Award winning start-up company that in their process utilises a biological by-product stream as the raw material (residues from the whisky industry) to convert it into high-value chemicals for biofuel (Bio-Butanol) as a substitute for petrol and diesel. This fuel is more powerful and advanced than bioethanol, which is produced from sugarcane or corn. Clean Production: The project outcome helps to reduce the reliance on raw materials, as well as reducing the amount of waste by taking up the residues of another manufacturing process.
Technology Readiness Level: TRL 8
Recipient: Celtic Renewables Ltd | www.celtic-renewables.com
KET Technology
- Industrial Biotechnology
Countries involved
- Belgium
- Scotland
Impact
- Cutting the usual dominant cost of substrate supply and adding both environmental and economic sustainability to Scotland pivotal whisky industry
- Reduce left-overs from an industrial process were the primary product only counts for 10%
- Industrial sized quantities of the product at Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant
- Usable of the existing infractructure and not modify an engine
- Suitable for the shipping industry and as base unit for jet fuel
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Corresponding KETs Technology Centre:
Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant | Gent, Belgium
