DSM

Delft, Netherlands

Produces enzymes and yeast to convert lignocellulosic biomass into valuable bioproducts such as cellulosic ethanol for fuel applications. POET-DSM Advanced Biofuels, LLC, is a 50/50 joint venture between Royal DSM, and POET, LLC. Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the company is a cooperative effort to commercialize innovative technology to convert corn crop residue into cellulosic bioethanol. In September 2014, Poet-DSM Advanced Biofuels LLC commenced production at the $275m 'Project Liberty' cellulosic ethanol facility. The plant will produce 20 MMgy per year of cellulosic ethanol from corn stover and cob, and shares infrastructure with the adjacent 50 MMgy ethanol plant.