This 155-page SGS INSPIRE report presents a detailed overview of global bioethanol production by technology type and feedstock.
It outlines the characteristics and commercial status of first- to fourth-generation ethanol, covering their respective advantages, challenges, and feedstock use.
The report maps over 100 technology providers and production facilities worldwide, with specific country-level capacity data for 46 markets.
It includes updates on emerging technologies, second-generation ethanol from industrial waste and biomass, and CO2-based production methods. Also featured are company profiles and technical summaries for key plant developers and equipment suppliers.
For more information about ethanol plants, please check our Alternative fuels capacity tracker (link to be provided).
Table of Contents
•Definitions of Ethanol Generations
•Technology Overview: 1st–4th Generation
•Feedstock Analysis and Global Use
•Commercial Production Status by Generation
•Economic Optimization in Ethanol Plants
•Technology Provider Profiles (1G–2G)
•Global Production Capacity Maps
•Regional Market Summaries:
•Asia, Africa, Eurasia
•Europe, North America, Latin America
•Country-Level Capacity Data (46 Countries)