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. 2017 Sep 13;10:217. doi: 10.1186/s13068-017-0907-9

Table 3.

Inputs used in the biorefinery and environmental impact data

Input GWP (g CO2 eq) Fossil energy (MJ)
Diesel (MJ)a 80.5 1.19
Nitrogen fertiliser (kg N)b 5630 48.9
Sulphuric acid (kg)c 123 2.12
Enzymes (kg product)d 985 12.8
Ammonia (kg N)e 2110 41.7
Hexane (kg)f 904 60.9
Methanol (kg)g 2210 37.4
NaOHh 2190 42.7
H3POi4 1670 23.5
Electricity (natural gas) (MJ)j 121 1.88

aGWP calculated based on [40] and fossil energy use [41]

bGreenhouse gases and energy [42]

c[43] (process: sulphuric acid, liquid, at plant, RER)

dPersonal communication, Jesper Kløverpris, 2016

e[43] (process: ammonia, liquid, at regional storehouse, RER)

f[43] (process: hexane, at plant, RER)

g [43] (process: methanol, at plant, GLO) emissions of CO2 during combustion added

h [43] (process: sodium hydroxide, 50% in H2O, production mix, at plant, RER)

i[43] (process: phosphoric acid, industrial grade, 85% in H2O, at plant, RER)

jCalculated based on [40] and 58% efficiency