TMO is delighted to welcome Paul Bennett as Chief Technology Officer. With the recent announcement of TMO’s ten million litre ethanol project in Brazil, Paul reinforces the company’s commitment to providing world leading technology for sustainable second generation biofuels.
Anglo-Brazilian Joint Venture to launch first 2G Commercial Cellulosic Ethanol Production Plant
11 April 2013, Guildford (UK). TMO Renewables (TMO), the leading British developer of second generation biofuels technology, and Usina Santa Maria Ltda have entered into an agreement to form a joint venture to build the first commercial production plant in Brazil to convert sugar cane waste (bagasse) to cellulosic bioethanol. 
TMO’s Shanice Bankole and Jason Robinson underline the huge potential for the UK’s bioethanol industry.
The UK’s bioethanol industry has a long way to go to start effectively commercialising ethanol production from waste feedstock. Shanice Bankole and Jason Robinson of TMO Renewables are well aware of the challenges and present their findings in the Biofuels Journal published by Future Science.
Future Science – Biofuels Journal
‘The economic and environmental performance of the production of bioethanol from municipal solid waste in the UK” presents the case that the UK can effectively address the challenges of bioethanol production from municipal solid waste.
Waste management, energy resource development and sustainability are all subject matters of global interest which have led to the development of low-carbon, alternative fuels, such as bioethanol from biological wastes. The purpose of this study was to determine the economic and environmental performance of using Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) for bioethanol production within the UK….
UK Prime Minister David Cameron endorses TMO’s expertise and achievements during UKTI delegation to Brazil
TMO signs LOI with Usina Santa Maria Cerquilho for 25-year feedstock supply agreement for an initial 10 million litre per annum second generation ethanol facility
Surrey, UNITED KINGDOM – 2 October 2012 – During the recent business delegation to Brazil led by UK Prime Minister David Cameron, CEO of TMO Renewables David Weaver signed an LOI with Usina Santa Maria Cerquilho in Sao Paulo state. Usina Santa Maria Cerquilho is an associate of Copasucar, the largest Brazilian sugar and ethanol commercialization operation with integrated production.
TMO Renewables takes part in Prime Minister’s trade delegation to Brazil
CEO David Weaver seeks to build on existing ties with world’s second most significant ethanol-producing country
Surrey, UNITED KINGDOM – September 28th, 2012 – Leading developer of second generation biofuels technology, TMO Renewables (TMO) is one of over 50 businesses taking part in the British trade delegation currently in Brazil, led by Prime Minister David Cameron, to pursue new business opportunities between both countries.
TMO Renewables signs MOU with Province of Heilongjiang
First step towards the construction of a future facility
Surrey, UNITED KINGDOM – August 23, 2012 – Developer of second generation biofuels technology, TMO Renewables (TMO) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the authorities of Heilongjiang, China, to secure long term large volume biomass feedstock supply for future biofuel production facilities from Heilongjiang State Farm, the largest state owned farming corporation in China.
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Prime Minister of Latvia takes time out from attending the Olympic Games to visit TMO
Surrey, UNITED KINGDOM – August 8, 2012 –The Prime Minister of Latvia, Valdis Dombrovskis, took time out of his busy schedule to visit TMO’s ethanol process plant at Dunsfold in Surrey on 8 August 2012.
The purpose of the visit was to showcase TMO’s integrated process for converting various types of waste material including MSW (Common household garbage) derived biomass into high value energy products, particularly ethanol. The company headquartered in Guildford has been working closely with government entities in China, Brazil, Russia and India. TMO is now cooperating with Greenworld Fuels ltd, a UK company with a waste pre treatment process technology which converts MSW into biomass.
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Update from David Weaver, CEO
Life at TMO has changed recently and I thought this update may answer some questions you may have.
I joined TMO in May 2012 as Chief Executive Officer and I am excited to be part of a company that already has a leading biofuels technology platform for a range of cellulosic feedstocks. However, I want to deliver more from the experience and expertise that the team have developed over their 10 years of innovation.
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Minister of State for Universities and Science David Willetts visits TMO
Surrey, UNITED KINGDOM – July 30, 2012 –The Rt Hon David Willetts MP, Minister of State for Universities and Science recognised and acclaimed TMO Renewables (‘TMO’) as a leader in its field at a visit to the TMO research facility and operational ethanol process plant at Dunsfold in Surrey on 13 July 2012. He further described TMO as a tangible example of UK success within the global cleantech sector and stated that it was essential for the government to create the right climate to nurture companies like TMO and facilitate their continuing delivery of UK market leading technology and resultant commercial success.
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TMO Renewables Appoints David Weaver as Chief Executive Officer
Former BP and CMS Energy executive brings 30 years of energy experience to TMO
Surrey,UNITED KINGDOM- May 15, 2012-TMO Renewables (“TMO Group”), a leading technology provider for cellulosic biofuels production, today announced the company has appointed David Weaver as Chief Executive Officer. Effective immediately, Weaver will oversee TMO’s overall direction, strategic partnerships and technological advancements to continue expanding the company’s reach around the globe.
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