Optimising oilseed extraction with degumming enzymes
As nations and corporations step up plans to replace fossil fuels with more sustainable alternatives, demand for biofuels worldwide is expected to rise by a staggering 30% by 2026 , having already posted a 35% increase between 2018-2020.
Right now, the outlook is bright. However, looking a little further into the future, a few storm clouds begin to gather on the horizon.
Considering factors like skyrocketing demand for renewable diesel, hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and bio-jet fuel, as well as regulatory shifts like the European Union’s phasing out of palm oil usage, market commentators have warned that the biofuel industry is heading for a potentially serious feedstock crunch.
The consumption of vegetable oils for biofuel production is expected to increase by 46% to 54 million tons between 2022-2027,...