SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (June 21, 2013) – POET-DSM Advanced Biofuels and its parent companies, POET and DSM, all have been named big winners in the 2013 Biofuels Digest “The Hottest Partners in Biofuels and Bio-Based Products” poll. The magazine annually surveys subscribers around the globe at more than 25,000 organizations involved in the development and production of bio-fuels to recognize the industry’s hottest supply-chain partners.

“We’re honored to be recognized by our peers in this competitive, emerging industry, where speed-to-market and rapid, relentless innovation are the entry fee to play in this space,” said Steve Hartig, General Manager responsible for Licensing for POET-DSM Advanced Biofuels. “We’ve worked hard to focus on the development of the most advanced processes and technologies that will provide the highest yields. Our turnkey solutions will offer customers a one-stop shop approach to ensure the installation of a cellulosic ethanol plant is both successful and profitable.”

In the poll, POET-DSM Advanced Biofuels captured two categories: Pre-treatment Systems and Processing Systems and Services, while it captured second place in Engineering, Procurement & Construction Services. POET Biomass, which is part of the POET organization, was runner-up in Feedstocks (gases & residues). Joint venture partner DSM was runner-up in the Enzymes, Yeasts & Sugars category.

The 2013 Hottest Partners poll is Biofuels Digest’s second in as many years.

About POET-DSM Advanced Biofuels, LLC

POET-DSM Advanced Biofuels, LLC, is a 50/50 joint venture between Royal DSM and POET, LLC. Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the company is a cooperative effort of two innovators that provides a key to unlocking the opportunity of converting corn crop residue into cellulosic bio-ethanol. Built on the strengths of both companies, the joint venture has a critical mission: to make cellulosic bio-ethanol competitive with corn bio-ethanol, the most competitive renewable liquid transportation fuel on the US market today. Drawing on the deep expertise and experience of POET and DSM in different areas of converting cellulosic biomass into bio-ethanol, POET-DSM Advanced Biofuels will have its first commercial-scale plant co-located with POET Biorefining – Emmetsburg in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Based on this plant, the JV plans to globally license an integrated technology package for the conversion of corn crop residue to cellulosic bio-ethanol. More information: www.poetdsm.com