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Ottawa – Iogen
Corporation announced today that it is producing the world’s first cellulose
ethanol fuel for commercial use. Cellulose ethanol is an ultra-low CO2 emission
fuel that can be blended with gasoline and used in cars today.
“Today marks
the first concrete signal of a major change coming in the fuel market,”
said Iogen President, Brian Foody. “We have always looked to better and
more efficient vehicles to reduce fossil fuel consumption. Now, new advanced
fuels are ready to play a role too!”
“Canada is
on the cusp of a new energy era and companies such as Iogen are showing the
way,” said the Right Honourable Paul Martin, Prime Minister of Canada.
“Our technological expertise in clean energy will be one of the pillars
of our economic and environmental prosperity in years to come.”
“This milestone
would not have been possible without the commitment, support and vision of Shell,
Petro-Canada, and the Government of Canada,” said Foody. “These organizations
have shown that they are committed to bringing forward technologies that really
can make a difference.”
Iogen’s cellulose
ethanol technology is a result of more than 25 years of research and development.
Iogen and its partners have committed over C$110 million, and the company owns
and operates the world’s only cellulose ethanol demonstration scale facility.
“Iogen has
demonstrated that clean, renewable fuels are no longer a dream, they are a reality,”
said Duncan Macleod, Portfolio Manager of Shell Global Solutions International
B.V. “We believe that the global market for bio-fuels such as cellulose
ethanol will grow to exceed $10 billion by 2012. Cellulose ethanol is a great
fit with Shell’s commitment to leadership in fuels technology and sustainable
development.”
“All of us
at Petro-Canada are pleased to see Iogen bringing its leading-edge cellulose
ethanol technology to fruition,” said Petro-Canada Vice-President Andrew
Stephens. “We made our first investment in this technology over five years
ago, so it's fitting that Petro-Canada will be the first user of cellulose ethanol,
and will be receiving the first shipment at our Montreal refinery.”
“GM Canada
welcomes Iogen’s introduction of cellulose ethanol as a very significant
product development that could make a considerable contribution to the reduction
of greenhouse gas emissions,” said David Paterson, Vice-President, General
Motors of Canada. “GM’s entire portfolio of vehicles is already capable
of running on a blend of 10 per cent ethanol. We are pleased to see a leading-edge
Canadian company like Iogen develop the next generation of ethanol and we encourage
its adoption in the marketplace.”
All vehicles can
use a standard blend of up to 10 per cent cellulose ethanol mixed with gasoline,
with no changes required.
Iogen’s cellulose
ethanol demonstration facility is the final proving stage prior to the rollout
of full-scale commercial plants. The company is working with its partners to
finalize plant locations.
For more information
please call:
Jeff Passmore
Iogen Corporation
(613) 733-9830 Ext. 3385
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