Having attended the Boao Forum 2011 and the 1st Annual World Congress of Bioenergy, where we were able to share our unique insights into advanced biofuels, Novozymes feels confident that innovation, partnerships, and sustainable development are the keys to spurring the biofuel industry even further in China.
Novozymes is seeing efforts from the Chinese government, technology recognition from industry, and synergy with partners, who are combining forces to boost China’s advanced biofuel industry.
Given China’s ambitious national targets and policy initiatives, both biotechnology and new energy are listed as 'strategic emerging industries' in China’s 12th Five-Year Plan. China is the world's largest energy consumer and has set a target for renewable energy consumption of 11.4% by 2015.
Raise energy efficiency on Chinese government’s list
Nearly 1,400 experts from 40 countries met in Boao, China, from April 14 to 16 for the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2011 (BFA). Inaugurated in 2001, BFA has been recognized as the most prestigious and premier forum for leaders in government, business, and academia in Asia.
Chinese President Hu Jintao delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony, declaring that China will be further implementing the basic state policy of resource conservation and environmental protection, embarking on a path of sustainable development to raise energy efficiency, cut the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions, and develop a circular economy.
"The majority of the growth we are seeing in Asia is clearly coming from China," said Michael Christiansen, President of Novozymes China, in an interview, adding that this showcases the Chinese government’s commitment to turning “green” and presents great opportunities for sustainable industries such as advanced biofuels.
Partner to win
Novozymes, the world’s largest industrial enzyme producer, is not only a highly reliable partner in spurring advanced biofuels, but also an advocate of sustainable development with industry front-runners.
