North America is anticipated to be the region that will lead the world in the development of a bio-based economy in the coming decade. Countries, such as Canada and the U.S with low population and significant land and water resources, will be global leaders in the production of bio-based fuels and value-added chemicals.

The recent announcement of the final rules by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency for the Renewable Fuels Standard 2 contained in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 along with the proposed Federal Renewable Fuels Regulations by the Canadian Government provide the legislative incentive to accelerate the advancement of bio-based fuel production in North America.

CENNATEK is a research and technology company that provides contract R&D and consulting services with a primary focus on the advancement of industrial application of biomass including: biofuels, bio-based lubricants, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals and therapeutics. A major part of this focus has been the development of a comprehensive Analytical Services Lab that CENNATEK has established at the UWO Research Park Sarnia-Lambton Campus in support of the Bioindustrial Innovation Centre. With access to state-of-the-art analytical instruments, CENNATEK is able to provide analytical services related to biodiesel production, biomass characterization, and ethanol production.