Success story – Working with Crystal Balaji in commissioning their ethanol production unit
In early 2024, Crystal Balaji commissioned its maize-based ethanol production plant, with a 150 KLPD production capacity. As one of the few 100% corn-based production units in India, the plant could have faced challenges in achieving full production capacity. Working hand-in-hand with Crystal Balaji’s production team, even before the plant’s commissioning, we were able to […]
Tapping into Southeast Asia’s Potential for Bioethanol Production
When it comes to ethanol production, Southeast Asia is a dynamic market driven by an increasing demand for renewable fuels and the need to reduce GHG emissions. With its diverse economies and resource bases, it showcases both mature and emerging ethanol markets. As such, India and Thailand are two key players in the region, illustrating […]
Meet Chitrika Biswas, Leaf’s Technical Service Representative India
We are proud to introduce Chitrika Biswas, who joined Leaf in August 2024 as Technical Service Representative for India! Chitrika holds a Master’s Degree in Food Technology as well as an Undergraduate Degree in Biotechnology. Prior to joining us, Chitrika built her working as R&D Executive and Technical Service Specialist in India. In her role, Chitrika […]
Success story – Working with Cosun Beet to maximize beet ethanol production
Since 2015, the teams of Cosun Beet’s Anklam biorefinery are working with our Sales & Technical teams to maximize their ethanol production from beet substrates in Germany. Since then, we have been supporting their production through our continuous improvement approach. From the beginning of this collaboration, our technical team committed to creating further value, to […]
The effects of toxicity on ethanol production
The production of ethanol is often impacted by the toxicity of feedstocks used. It is essential to understand feedstock-related toxicities’ adverse effects on ethanol production and to take measures to minimize their effects. Feedstock toxicity, a challenge for productivity and yield Organic acids, the principal inhibitors of fermentation Organic acids – such as lactic acid, […]
Meet Roc Zhou, Leaf’s Technical Service Representative China
We are proud to introduce Roc Zhou, who joined Leaf in April 2023 as Technical Service Representative for China! Roc holds a Master’s Degree in Fermentation Engineering from the Tianjin University of Science & Technology. Prior to joining us, Roc built his experience working as Assistant Researcher. In his role, Roc provides technical service in […]
India’s Ethanol Market: Current State, Incentives and Opportunities
The rapid growth of India’s economy and population, coupled with air pollution problems and high oil import bills, has driven the Indian government to look for alternative solutions aimed at reducing its dependence on fossil fuels. One viable solution is bioethanol, which offers a range of economic, social, and environmental benefits – including new demand […]
Success story – Working with Gulshan Polyols Limited on commissioning their grain-based ethanol distillery
With a strong commitment towards sustainability, Gulshan Polyols Limited (GPL) grows in the space of Indian biofuels as one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of industrial ethanol marking three decades of production excellence. A successful commissionning marked by collaboration Gulshan Polyols Limited has recently expanded their production capacity by installing a 500 KLPD grain-based ethanol […]
Meet Chloé Marteel, Marketing and Communication Manager for Leaf
It gives us great pleasure to introduce Chloé Marteel as Marketing & Communication Manager for Leaf. She previously joined Leaf and Lesaffre in September 2021 as Leaf’s Communication Officer! With a Master’s Degree in Digital and Business Communication, Chloé built her experience in global and digital communication and press relations through several past positions. In her new […]
Furqan Ali joins Leaf as Technical Service Representative India
We are proud to welcome on board Furqan Ali, who joined Leaf in October 2023 as Technical Service Representative for India! Furqan holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology specialized in Medical and Industrial Microbiology. Furqan built his experience working as Scenior Scientist and R&D Manager in biotechnology, fermentation, and microbiology departments. In his role, Furqan provides […]
