Press Releases

Project LIBERTY/Cellulosic Ethanol


POET-DSM, parent companies comment on proposed cellulosic biofuel volumes for 2013
4/8/2013
POET-DSM makes major technology, process purchase for commercial cellulosic bio-ethanol
10/24/2012 - Biomass treatment technology contracted with ANDRITZ, Inc.
Ongoing research supports biomass harvesting for Project LIBERTY
7/11/2012 - Data shows minimal impact on soil nutrients, organic carbon
A celebration of full-scale construction of Project LIBERTY
3/13/2012 - POET-DSM Advanced Biofuels hold formal groundbreaking for cellulosic ethanol plant
POET and DSM to make advanced biofuels a reality by 2013
1/23/2012 - Joint venture to commercialize and license cellulosic bio-ethanol
With new cellulosic ethanol joint venture, POET to decline DOE loan guarantee before drawing funds
1/23/2012 - POET – DSM Cellulosic Ethanol, LLC makes loan guarantee unnecessary
Emmetsburg farmers complete 61,000 ton biomass harvest for cellulosic ethanol
11/10/2011 - Nearly 100 farmers await BCAP funds before delivering to POET
DOE grants final approval on POET cellulosic ethanol loan guarantee
9/23/2011 - POET closes on loan to keep construction on pace for 2013 plant start-up
POET receives offer for a conditional commitment for $105 million cellulosic ethanol loan guarantee
7/7/2011 - ‘This brings us one step closer to commercial production’
Data shows responsible biomass harvesting is part of good soil management
6/1/2011 - Non-traditional stover baling keeps good cover on Emmetsburg, Iowa soil
Ethanol lowers gas prices, Broin tells Senate committee
3/30/2011 - POET ready to expand through cellulosic ethanol, but needs access to fuel market
Farmers now delivering biomass to POET’s Project LIBERTY storage site
1/25/2011 - First farmers completed BCAP applications Monday
POET cellulosic ethanol powers ‘EcoTrek’ national tour
1/11/2011 - Cross-country road trip teaches about the environment, renewable fuel
Emmetsburg, Iowa named ‘Community of the Year’ in Biofuels Digest annual awards
12/30/2010 - Community, POET work together to pioneer ethanol production from biomass
POET cellulosic ethanol efforts could have nearly $38 billion impact on Iowa
12/17/2010 - New analysis outlines jobs, economic output of Project LIBERTY work
POET welcomes final USDA rule that will help launch the biomass market for cellulosic ethanol
10/21/2010 - POET to pursue BCAP certification for three ethanol plants
Iowa Power Fund Board to see Project LIBERTY site
10/7/2010 - October meeting will be held at Wild Rose Resort in Emmetsburg
POET, farmers kick off commercial biomass harvest for Project LIBERTY cellulosic ethanol
8/17/2010 - Construction underway on storage area for biomass bales in Emmetsburg, Iowa
POET conducts biomass harvest research in Texas
8/9/2010 - Work will focus on maximizing corn cob removal for cellulosic ethanol
POET cellulosic ethanol cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 111 percent over gasoline
6/15/2010 - Biogas production highlighted in lifecycle analysis for Project LIBERTY
POET announces plans for 3.5 billion gallons of cellulosic ethanol in 2022
4/21/2010 - Technology ready, CEO says, but loan guarantee, policy stability and market access still needed to achieve vision
POET to discuss cob harvesting at KGLO Ag Expo
1/26/2010 - POET Biomass director to outline Project LIBERTY, potential for farmers as cellulosic ethanol technology expands
Iowa approves final grant award for cellulosic project
1/26/2010 - Board approves final $5.25 million to POET’s Project LIBERTY
Farmers learn about harvesting for cellulosic ethanol
11/3/2009 - POET’s Project LIBERTY Field Day showcases new equipment, outlines new federal programs for farmers to start collecting biomass
POET to showcase cob harvesting at future site of cellulosic ethanol production
10/8/2009 - Project LIBERTY Field Day to feature pre-commercial equipment, demonstrations
Department of Energy awards POET $6.85 M
9/28/2009 - Money will help develop feedstock infrastructure for cellulosic ethanol
Cob collection trials for cellulosic biomass successful
7/27/2009 - Texas harvest kicks off POET research for 2009
Waste material to power cellulosic/grain ethanol plant
6/17/2009 - POET installs anaerobic digester at pilot cellulosic ethanol facility
Research reinforces economic, environmental benefits of corn cobs as source for cellulosic ethanol
5/21/2009 - ISU study, EPA analysis indicate vast potential for POET’s cellulosic process
POET to detail cellulosic ethanol efforts for DOE
3/16/2009 - Peer review, public presentation to take place this week in Washington, D.C.
Iowa finalizes cellulosic partnership with POET
2/26/2009 - Agreement will lead to 25 million gallons of ethanol from corn cobs in 2011
POET to discuss cellulosic ethanol, cob harvesting with northwest Iowa farmers
2/12/2009
POET plant produces cellulosic ethanol
1/12/2009 - Pilot-scale facility in Scotland, S.D. now making fuel from corn cobs
Farmers get a look at 2008 cob harvesting technology
11/6/2008 - Manufacturers reveal prototype equipment for harvesting corn cobs to produce cellulosic ethanol through Project LIBERTY
POET Receives Additional $76 Million in Federal Funding For Commercialization of Cellulosic Ethanol
10/7/2008
POET welcomes Iowa's support for cellulosic ethanol
9/11/2008 - CEO says investment will keep state at forefront of cellulosic ethanol industry
POET announces that cellulosic ethanol pilot facility will be operational this year
8/13/2008 - Production of cellulosic ethanol in Scotland, S.D. to start in Q4 ‘08
POET to present update on cellulosic project at ACE Ethanol Conference on August 13
8/5/2008 - VP of Project Development to highlight POET’s progress toward commercial cellulosic ethanol production
POET collaborating with agricultural OEMs to harvest corn cobs for cellulosic ethanol feedstock
10/30/2007
POET to present at Cellulosic Ethanol Summit
10/8/2007 - Director of Corporate Affairs will discuss Project Liberty
POET signs cooperative agreement with DOE for first phase of commercial cellulosic ethanol project
10/4/2007 - POET to move forward on design and engineering for Project Liberty
POET to present on Commercial Cellulosic Project in Washington DC
9/27/2007 - VP of R&D to present update at Cellulosic Educational Event on Capitol Hill
POET produces cellulosic ethanol from corn cobs
6/27/2007 - Cobs and fiber to be feedstock for commercial cellulosic production facility constructed in joint effort with U.S. Department of Energy
POET to announce milestone reached in cellulosic ethanol production at Fuel Ethanol Workshop
6/26/2007 - Dial-in number available
Broin and Novozymes to collaborate on development of ethanol from cellulosic biomass
10/28/2006
DuPont and Broin Partner to Advance Development of Ethanol From Cellulosic Biomass
10/5/2006