Novonesis develops Innova® Delta yeast to step-up India’s ethanol production

Denmark headquartered biosolutions conglomerate Novonesis has introduced Innova® Delta, a new-generation yeast biosolution aimed at transforming ethanol production across India’s expanding biofuels industry. Engineered for high performance under tough fermentation conditions, the technology promises to help ethanol plants achieve superior yields and efficiency.

Designed as a non-GMO yeast, Innova® Delta enables Indian producers to match the operational performance of global facilities that use advanced genetically modified yeasts. Its key advantages include the ability to deliver up to 3% higher ethanol yields, reduce fermentation time by as much as five hours, and maintain stability even under severe stress conditions such as high temperatures of up to 38°C, increased levels of organic acids, and ethanol concentrations of up to 16% w/v.

Novonesis will highlight the capabilities of Innova® Delta during a webinar scheduled for November 21, 2025, where producers and industry stakeholders can learn more about the innovation.

“We’re excited to bring the Innova® yeast platform to Indian ethanol producers,” said Katy Cagle, Global Head of Bioenergy at Novonesis. She held that as India’s demand for biofuels accelerates, producers are looking for partners who can deliver greater efficiency and long-term value.

She added, “Our Innova® yeasts empower producers with flexible, powerful innovations to optimize yields and achieve new performance levels.”

Krishna Mohan Puvvada, Senior Vice President of Novonesis Planetary Health MEIA, mentioned that the launch supports India’s broader sustainability and net-zero goals. He emphasized that Innova® Delta would help ethanol plants enhance operational resilience, resulting in stronger profitability.

The Innova® yeast family forms part of Novonesis global suite of biosolutions developed to offer comprehensive fermentation support to the bioenergy sector. Backed by expertise in yeast, enzymes, and technical applications—and developed in collaboration with MicroBioGen—the company aims to maximize returns on investment for ethanol producers worldwide.