[May 01, 2013]

Nexant Analyzes Next-Generation Sugar Technologies

Nexant today announced the release of an assessment of next-generation and cellulosic sugar technologies. This new Nexant report-Cellulosic Sugars: Unlocking Biomass' Potential-examines the different technology choices available.

"Cellulosic and other next-generation sugar processes are becoming technically robust, although commercial challenges remain to be overcome," said Steven Slome, Nexant Senior Consultant. "Commercialization will allow bio-production of various chemicals and fuels, without provoking controversy via the food versus fuels debate and may potentially offer a lower cost feedstock."

The cellulosic sugars industry, as technical issues are solved, is now faced with a number of challenges and opportunities. Nexant's report answers the following questions:

• What technologies are available and where are they in the development process
• What biofeedstocks are available regionally
• Are new investments in next-generation sugars a viable solution and will they result in a new paradigm for the sector
• Who are the key developers What technologies are they utilizing
• How are production economics impacted by regional and feedstock differences

Cellulosic Sugars: Unlocking Biomass' Potential is available immediately. For more information on this and other Nexant reports, please visit: http://www.chemsystems.com or contact Steven Slome at [email protected].

ABOUT NEXANT

Nexant specializes in a broad range of advisory services to the global energy and chemicals sectors, including feasibility studies, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic planning. Nexant offers a comprehensive suite of best-in-class energy enterprise software designed to transform utility business processes and implement smart grid and energy conservation initiatives. Over the last decade, it has developed and commercialized technology solutions-such as iEnergy^TM, GRID360^TM, iHEDGE®, and RevenueManager®-enabling utilities, power producers, and retailers to operate and deploy new technologies and applications in the emerging grid. Operating from 32 offices in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, the company's team of industry professionals has completed more than 3,000 client assignments in over 100 countries, and its software operates in over 120 control centers at utilities worldwide. Its clients include major utilities, transmission and distribution system operators, chemical and petroleum majors, financial institutions, government agencies and Fortune 500 companies.

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