Converting Waste Agricultural Biomass into a Resource - UNEP

Advantages to Developing Countries
NovaGreen can use multiple organic feedstocks. The proof of concept testing
of our process was done with bagasse and aspen, but other feedstocks such
as wheat straws, oat hulls and industrial hemp can be used with adjustments
to the configurations in the steam explosion process. These changes or
adjustments to use different feedstock are not costly or time consuming to
implement.
Disadvantages to Developing Countries
However, a key issue relating to grain based ethanol production is the
negative impact of diverting grain from food and food chain purposes to the
production of fuel. Using grain to produce fuel may contribute to food
shortages, and/or increase prices for basic food chain feedstock.
Examples of Real Life Applications
We are developing a greenhouse project in the Killam area, and the
greenhouse will use NovaGreen EXL Refining outputs including Carbon
Dioxide, Xylitol, and Lignin in the production of Food and Nutrition products.
One additional component of the technology cluster that will contribute to long
term viability of the NovaGreen technology hub, is the use of straw based
biomass to provide both heat and energy to all NovaGreen facilities. We are
working closely with two technology providers (both are active, proven, and
very environmentally friendly) to provide the biomass combustors and turbines
that will produce heat and electricity via biomass. This technology will initially
link to the Food and Nutrition facilities, but will eventually play a role in all
NovaGreen facilities, including the refining division.
Suppliers
NovaGreen Inc.
Alberta, Canada
Email: info@novagreen.ca
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