Oct 25, 2010. /Lesprom Network/. Chemrec has been named in the prestigious 2010 Global Cleantech 100. The award goes to the most promising private clean technology companies from all around the world, companies likely to make the most significant market impact over the next 5-10 years, in the eyes of the world’s cleantech experts, company said in a statement received by Lesprom Network. The award is produced by the Cleantech Group, providers of leading global market research, events and advisory services for the cleantech industry. “We are honored to receive this recognition”, said Max Jonsson, CEO Chemrec. ”Our gasification technology is ready for demonstration on a commercial scale and within the European BioDME project the clean fuel from our pilot plant will be tested by Volvos test fleet of heavy trucks. The Chemrec biofuels reduces green house gas emissions about 95%.” Chemrec has its pilot plant at Smurfit Kappa Kraftliner mill in Piteå, northern Sweden. Chemrec AB is a Swedish company providing technology for black liquor gasification which integrated in pulp mills provides the opportunity to produce large quantities of renewable motor fuels or electricity from biomass.