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JV to develop 2nd generation biofuel plants |
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Written by Giles Clark, London
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Tuesday, 06 May 2008 |
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German engineering companies Süd-Chemie AG and Linde Group have announced an agreement to co-operate to develop and market plants for the production of second-generation biofuels.
Commenting on the agreement Dr. Günter von Au, Managing Board Chairman of Süd-Chemie AG, said: "This co-operation with Linde is of major strategic importance for Süd-Chemie as we intend to bundle our activities even more closely in this highly-attractive market of the future. The aim is to successfully develop to market maturity economic plants for climate-friendly biofuels that offer a high level of energy efficiency."
Dr. Aldo Belloni, Managing Board Member of Linde AG explained: "This is a very good tie-up between two international technology enterprises. Using bio-catalysis and biotechnological plant engineering we will develop economically-efficient processes for new biofuels on a large scale. We are confident of making a joint contribution to solving key questions in the fields of energy, climate protection and mobility."
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