DK15M Granted for Danish Biodiesel Project

The project will seek to develop a new technology to replace the chemical production of biodiesel with an enzymatic process that will reduce concerns about biodiesel, both for the environment and the supplies of food.

The leader of the project, Per Munk Nielsen from Novozymes A/S, says, ”The chemical process demands raw materials of high quality that can often also be used as food. With a process based on enzymes we will be able to use raw materials of poorer quality, such as animal fats, recycled restaurant oils, and waste products, all materials that cannot be used as food.

”We will also deliver processes that reduce the CO₂ contribution, so that in 3.5 years we will have a technology that is well documented as more environmentally friendly. The plan to document the research results includes a pilot-scale plant that will be ready at the end of the 3.5 year grant period,” Per Munk Nielsen adds.

Emmelev A/S, one of the participating companies, already produces biodiesel and sees great possibilities for the project.

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