Revised: Steve Walker 16.10.2023
Ethanol is poised to be a pivotal player in our future energy landscape, especially in the effort to decarbonize current transportation. This significance is underscored by EU directives mandating increased ethanol blending with petrol and diesel at fuel stations. Simultaneously, global directives emphasize the pivotal role of second-generation ethanol (2G EtOH) in reducing aviation emissions. Following the EU’s inclusion of preferential subsidies to second-generation ethanol production and utilisation in 2021, 2022, and again in 2023, highlighting the imperative to hasten the shift to sustainable fuels, the role of platforms like TITAN in converting forest waste into 2G EtOH gains added importance. This commitment aligns seamlessly with the worldwide emphasis on diminishing carbon emissions and fostering cleaner alternatives.
In April 2023, the European Union approved the ReFuelEU Aviation proposal which imposes blending mandates on synthetic fuels for aviation, increasing from 0.7% in 2030 to 28% in 2050.
TITAN, an innovative platform converting forest waste into 2G EtOH, distinguishes itself with its commitment to sourcing renewable, non-food chain materials. This guarantees that the energy used in the production process is entirely divorced from coal or oil, presenting substantial environmental advantages. As the 2G EtOH market matures, TITAN’s platform technology not only converts waste carbon into advanced fuels, chemicals, and materials but also exemplifies a sustainable and circular approach.
The Hydrogen Producer Gas to Microbial Fermentation process employed by TITAN is transformative, safely and cleanly replacing conventional oil and gas products. With an impressively minimal carbon footprint and almost negligible refinery carbon emissions, TITAN’s 2G EtOH is crafted from 100% renewable local forest waste, conventionally destined for landfills.