“Enerkem is thrilled to be recognized again this year as one of the 50 Hottest Companies in Bioenergy. The jump from last year’s spot reflects Enerkem’s achievements this past year as a first-mover in the waste-to-ethanol market, as well as its sound business strategy, proven technology and strong team dedicated to the company’s success,” said Vincent Chornet, President and Chief Executive Officer of Enerkem. “We would like to thank all of our supporters and voters who helped the company achieve this ranking.”
This year, in addition to this recognition from Biofuels Digest, Enerkem was also named a 2010 Global Cleantech 100 Company by the Cleantech Group. Its co-founders, Esteban and Vincent Chornet, were individually ranked 10th in the Top 100 People in Bioenergy, also organized by Biofuels Digest.
For the complete list of the 50 Hottest Companies in Bioenergy, as well as last year’s list, please visit: http://biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2010/12/07/the-50-hottest-companiesin-bioenergy-for-2010-11/.
About Enerkem
Enerkem is a leading waste-to-biofuels company. Its proprietary clean technology converts waste, such as unrecyclable household garbage, demolition debris and residues from used utility poles, into clean transportation fuels and advanced chemicals. Founded in 2000, the company currently operates two plants in Canada: a pilot facility in Sherbrooke, QC and a commercial demonstration plant in Westbury, QC. In August 2010, Enerkem started construction of its waste-to-biofuels plant in Edmonton, AB, Canada, which was awarded CAD$23 million in funding from the Government of Alberta and the City of Edmonton. The company is simultaneously developing a similar project in Mississippi, U.S.A., for which it was awarded US$50 million in funding by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). www.enerkemweb.wpengine.com
About Biofuels Digest
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