Analyzing the Market for Cellulosic Ethanol

Table of Contents

A. Executive Summary

B. Analyzing the Global Energy Industry

• B.1 Industry Profile
• B.2 Global Energy Demand & Resource
• B.3 Energy Consumption Patterns Worldwide
  • B.3.1 Energy Demand - Oil Based
  • B.3.2 Energy Demand - Coal Based
  • B.3.3 Penetration of Natural Gas in Energy Markets
  • B.3.4 Electricity Driven Demand
  • B.3.5 Role of Nuclear Energy as Energy Feeder
  • B.3.6 Hydroelectricity Consumption
• B.4 Industry Outlook

C. Revenue Returns on Global Energy Markets

• C.1 Oil Demand - Fuelling Growth Worldwide
• C.2 China' s Coal Demand - Major Influence in World Markets
• C.3 Developing World Electricity Consumption - Adding Up in the Global Pie
• C.4 Renewable Energy
  • C.4.1 Hydroelectricity
  • C.4.2 Wind Energy

D. Global Energy Demand & Supply Dynamics

• D.1 Oil
• D.2 Natural Gas
• D.3 Energy Prices
• D.4 Energy Usage

E. Looking at the Global Energy Crisis

• E.1 Energy Crisis
• E.2 Growing Need for Unconventional Energy Sources

F. Emergence of Ethanol as an Energy Source

G. Introduction to Cellulosic Ethanol

• G.1 What is Cellulosic Ethanol?
• G.2 History of Cellulosic Ethanol
• G.3 Production Methods of Cellulosic Ethanol
  • G.3.1 Cellulolysis
    • G.3.1.1 Pretreatment
    • G.3.1.2 Cellulolytic Processes
    • G.3.1.3 Microbial Fermentation
    • G.3.1.4 Combined Hydrolysis and Fermentation
  • G.3.2 Gasification Process
• G.4 Economics of Cellulosic Ethanol
• G.5 Environmental Impact of Cellulosic Ethanol
• G.6 Comparing Production of Ethanol from Cellulosic Biomass and Corn
• G.7 Looking at Feedstocks
• G.8 Role of Agricultural Residues
  • G.8.1 Grass Seed Straw Residues
  • G.8.2 Wheat Straw
• G.9 Role of Forestry Residues
• G.10 The Changing Role of Municipal Solid Wastes
• G.11 Role of Sludge as Supplemental Feedstock

H. Analyzing the Major Conversion Technologies: Producing Ethanol from Cellulosic Feedstocks

• H.1 Introduction
• H.2 Acid Hydrolysis
• H.3 Enzymatic Hydrolysis
• H.4 Thermochemical Processes

I. Analyzing Ethanol Production from Different Feedstocks

J. Analyzing the Utility of Ethanol in Transportation

• J.1 Introduction
• J.2 Role of E10: 10% Ethanol & 90% Unleaded Gasoline
• J.3 Role of E85: 85% Ethanol & 15% Unleaded Gasoline

K. Commercializing Cellulosic Ethanol

• K.1 Introduction
• K.2 Cellulosic Ethanol Production
• K.3 Country-wise Cellulosic Ethanol Commercialization
  • K.3.1 Canada
  • K.3.2 China
  • K.3.3 Spain
  • K.3.4 United Kingdom
  • K.3.4 United States
• K.4 Implementation of Renewable Fuels Standard & Cellulosic Ethanol Developments

L. Factors Impact Growth of the Industry

• L.1 Government Grants & Fuel Prices
• L.2 Favoring of Ethanol as an Oxygenate
• L.3 Assistance of Regulatory Laws

M. Challenges & Issues Facing the Industry

• M.1 Issues Related to Distribution & Delivery
• M.2 Rising Cost of Transportation
• M.3 Cartelized and Highly Condensed Market

N. Technological Patterns Prominent in the Industry

• N.1 Introduction
• N.2 Biomass Gasification
• N.3 Corn Fractionation
• N.4 Corn Oil Extraction
• N.5 Others

O. Role of Industrial Biotechnology in the Development of Cellulosic Ethanol

• O.1 Introduction
• O.2 Advances in Industrial Biotechnology Aiding Cellulosic Ethanol Developments
• O.3 How is Biotechnology Used in Production of Ethanol from Cellulose?
• O.4 Introduction to Industrial Biotechnology & How it is Helping Ethanol Production?
• O.5 Biotech Breakthroughs & Potential Developments in the Production of Cellulosic Ethanol
  • O.5.1 Remarkable Cost Reductions
  • O.5.2 Enzyme Breakthroughs
  • O.5.3 First Commercial Production of Cellulosic Ethanol
• O.6 Policies Aiding Ethanol Meet the Challenge of the Advanced Energy Initiative?
  • O.6.1 Biorefinery Construction
  • O.6.2 Research & Development
  • O.6.3 Infrastructure Construction & Upgrading
  • O.6.4 Market Creation/Expansion

P. Production Patterns

Q. Influence of Cellulosic Ethanol on the Farm Economy

• Q.1 Historical Background
• Q.2 Yield of Cellulosic Crops
• Q.3 Land Dedicated to Cellulosic Crops
• Q.4 Dealing with Transition Issues
• Q.5 Debate: Food versus Fuel Worries
• Q.6 Issues Dealing with Farm Subsidies
  • Q.6.1 History of Farm Subsidies
  • Q.6.2 Energy Payments or Commodity Subsidies?
  • Q.6.3 Potential for Further Policy Measures
• Q.7 Influence of Transitioning to Cellulosic Ethanol on Corn Ethanol
  • Q.7.1 Historical Background
  • Q.7.2 Factors Influencing the Industry
  • Q.7.3 Transitioning to Cellulosic Ethanol
  • Q.7.4 Promoting the Benefits to More Farmers
• Q.8 Issues Related to Energy Balance
  • Q.8.1 Controversies Related to Net Energy
  • Q.8.2 Issues with Analysis of Net Energy
  • Q.8.3 ' All Btu are Not Created Equal'
  • Q.8.4 Data and Methods, and Lack of Comparisons
  • Q.8.5 Determining an Appropriate Energy Efficiency Standard for Ethanol
• Q.9 Impact on Rural Economy
  • Q.9.1 Historical Background
  • Q.9.2 One-Time Benefits
  • Q.9.3 Determining the Benefits from Continued Biorefinery Operations
• Q.10 Overall Impact of Cellulosic Ethanol on the US Economy

R. Ethanol Production and Use - Impact on the Economy

• R.1 Introduction
• R.2 Development of the Ethanol Industry
• R.3 Economic Impacts of Ethanol Production
  • R.3.1 Generalized Benefits of Ethanol Production
  • R.3.2 Impact on Rural Populations
• R.4 Impact of Ethanol on Rural Economies
  • R.4.1 Introduction
  • R.4.2 Analyzing the Status in Iowa
  • R.4.3 Analyzing the Status in Minnesota
  • R.4.4 Analyzing the Status in Nebraska
  • R.4.5 Analyzing the Status in Indiana
• R.5 Economic Impact of the Renewable Fuels Standard Legislation

S. Analyzing the Economics of Ethanol Production

• S.1 Introduction
• S.2 Feedstock Costs
• S.3 Variable Costs
• S.4 Operating Costs
• S.5 Costs Related to the Plant
• S.6 Issues Facing the Industry in terms of Economy

T. Analyzing the Regulatory Framework

• T.1 Oxygen Legislation - Bill H.R.6
• T.2 Renewable Fuels Standard
• T.3 VEETC
• T.4 Energy Policy Act of 2005
• T.5 Cellulosic Alcohol Subsidy
• T.5 Legislation Related to GHG Emissions
  • T.5.1 RFG
  • T.5.2 Winter Oxygenated Fuel

U. Government Incentives & Support Mechanisms

• U.1 Federal Funding for R&D
• U.2 Tax Incentives
• U.3 Financial & Technological Assistance
• U.4 Support through Business Programs
• U.5 Support through Cooperative Programs
• U.6 Other Support Programs
• U.7 Analyzing the Pros & Cons of Government Policies
  • U.7.1 Advantages
  • U.7.2 Disadvantages
  • U.7.3 Conclusion

V. Leading Industry Players

• V.1 Abengoa Bioenergy Corporation
• V.2 Archer Daniels Midland Co.
• V.3 Aventine Renewable Energy Holdings
• V.4 Cargill
• V.5 Codexis, Inc
• V.6 Dyadic International, Inc
• V.7 Genencor International
• V.8 Green Plains Renewable Energy.
• V.9 Iogen Corporation
• V.10 Lignol
• V.11 Mascoma Corporation
• V.12 NatureWorks, LLC
• V.13 Novozymes
• V.14 Pacific Ethanol, Inc.
• V.15 Renova Energy (Wyoming Ethanol)
• V.16 SunOpta
• V.17 Tate & Lyle
• V.18 The Andersons Inc.
• V.19 U.S. BioEnergy Corporation
• V.20 VeraSun Energy Corporation
• V.21 Verenium
• V.22 Xethanol BioFuels, LLC

W. Analyzing the Industry through Case Studies

• W.1 Potential of Cellulosic Ethanol in China
• W.2 Research & Development by NREL
• W.3 Analysis of Brazil' s Ethanol Industry
• W.4 Congress Depending on Cellulosic Ethanol
• W.5 Company Updates

X. Appendix

Y. Glossary of Terms