Global InformationIogen Corporation information
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| Company type | Private |
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| Founded | 1970s |
| Founder | Patrick Foody Sr. |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario , Canada |
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| Products | cellulosic ethanol, advanced biofuels, low CI fuels |
Number of employees | <50 |
| Website | www.iogen.ca |
Iogen Corporation is a Canadian company based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and was founded by Patrick Foody Sr. in 1975.[1]
The company develops technology for making renewable cellulosic biofuels (also known as second generation biofuels, or advanced biofuels) from agricultural residues and other organic wastes.
Iogen has invested $500 million in research, development and demonstration; and has over 300 patents.[2] Using enzymatic hydrolysis technology, Iogen has produced cellulosic ethanol since 2004.[3]
In 2012, Iogen laid off 150 people at its Ottawa headquarters,[4] constituting the majority of its workforce.
In 2014, together with their Brazilian partner Raízen Energia, Iogen built a commercial cellulosic ethanol facility adjacent to Raizen’s Costa Pinto sugar mill in Piracicaba, Brazil.[5]
Iogen is also developing new ways to use biogas as a transportation fuel.[6]
- ^ "Cellulosic ethanol pioneer and Iogen founder honoured" (PDF) (Press release). Iogen Corporation. May 5, 2011.
- ^ "Raizen breaks ground on Iogen facility in Brazil" (PDF) (Press release). Iogen Corporation. November 28, 2013.
- ^ "Iogen More Than Doubles Cellulosic Ethanol Production" (PDF) (Press release). Iogen Corporation. January 11, 2010.
- ^ "Ottawa biofuel company Iogen lays off 150". CBC News. 30 April 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ "Iogen's advanced cellulosic biofuel technology reaches critical production milestone" (PDF) (Press release). Iogen Corporation. December 17, 2014.
- ^ "Iogen Announces New Drop-In Cellulosic Biofuel" (PDF) (Press release). Iogen Corporation. January 22, 2014.