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DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol LLC Type LLC
Joint ventureFounded July 21, 2008 Headquarters Itasca, IL, USA Key people Joseph R. Skurla, President Parent DuPont, Danisco Website http://www.ddce.com/ DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol LLC is a 50/50 joint venture between DuPont and Genencor, a subsidiary of Danisco.[1] The company is accelerating development and deployment of cellulosic ethanol, which is ethanol made from non-food biomass. DDCE plans to license its technology and also will engage in limited operations of cellulosic ethanol biorefineries.[2]
The company's collaborations include work with Genera Energy and the University of Tennessee Research Foundation[3] DDCE has constructed a demonstration-scale biorefinery and research and development facility for cellulosic ethanol in Vonore, Tennessee. The plant went into operation at the end of 2009.[4][5]
References
- ^ DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol, LLC - Frequently asked questions
- ^ DuPont, Genencor Form JV to Produce Cellulosic Ethanol. By: Sissell, Kara, Chemical Week, 0009272X, 5/12/2008, Vol. 170, Issue 15
- ^ "DuPont Danisco and University of Tennessee Partner on a farm-to-fuel program that includes an operating demonstration-scale facility in Vonore, Tennessee and establshing a robust supply chain for energy crops, including switchgrass. - AOL Money & Finance". aol.com. http://money.aol.com/news/articles/qp/pr/_a/dupont-danisco-and-university-of/rfid124294118. Retrieved 2008-09-16.
- ^ "DuPont-Danisco in Tennessee cellulosic ethanol project". media.cleantech.com. http://media.cleantech.com/3156/dupont-danisco-tennessee-cellulosic-ethanol-project. Retrieved 2008-09-16.
- ^ Chemical Week; 7/28/2008, Vol. 170 Issue 23, p4-5, 2p
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