LANSING, Mich., June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neogen®
Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG), an innovative leader in food safety
solutions, announced today that it has launched the new CelluSmart
technology from Megazyme® by Neogen for the measurement
of cellulosic ethanol from biofuel production.
In creating this industry-first technology, Neogen improved upon
the previous National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) procedure,
introducing a yeast-degrading cocktail (YDC). With these
improvements, CelluSmart allows the ethanol industry to fully
realize its efforts to produce low-carbon fuels, represented in
value by the D3 RINs generated from in-situ production.
Cellulosic ethanol represents a 60% reduction in greenhouse gas
emissions from standard petroleum-based fuel and helps progress
toward climate goals. The CelluSmart technology has the potential
to help ethanol producers further reduce carbon intensity scores,
which, in combination with other factors, may help them gain access
to new markets, including sustainable aviation fuel.
"The ethanol industry is a success story in providing low-carbon
renewable energy," said John Adent,
Neogen's President and Chief Executive Officer. "With the new
CelluSmart technology, we can continue to leverage our knowledge in
fiber and carbohydrate method development to contribute to the
growth of this industry and help create a more sustainable
world."
"Neogen is a long-term partner with the biofuel industry, and we
have worked together in the food safety space over the years," said
Dr. Jason Lilly, Vice President of
the Americas and Australia/New
Zealand at Neogen. "We are thrilled to provide producers
with this highly requested technology and strengthen our
relationship with the industry as we strive to enable a more
sustainable future."
The CelluSmart technology is incorporated into ASTM Method
E-3417-24, which meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's
(EPA) requirements for an approved method from a voluntary
consensus standards body.
About Neogen
Neogen Corporation is committed to fueling a brighter future for
global food security through the advancement of human and animal
well-being. Harnessing the power of science and technology, Neogen
has developed comprehensive solutions spanning the Food Safety,
Livestock, and Pet Health & Wellness markets. A world leader in
these fields, Neogen has a presence in over 140 countries with a
dedicated network of scientists and technical experts focused on
delivering optimized products and technology for its customers.
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