Giant King Grass: The New Biomass for Green Energy


Giant King Grass is a fast growing, high yield, hybrid grass that is neither genetically modified nor invasive. It grows in a variety of soil conditions and does not compete with food crops. Giant King Grass is perennial and can be harvested several times per year.

Giant King™ Grass Data

  • Energy: 18.4 MJ/dry kg= 4400 kcal/kg=7900 BTU/lb (GCV)

  • Biogas: 539-758 liters/dry kg; 51-57% methane

  • Biofuels: Glucan 43%; Xylan 22%; Arabinan 3% Lignin 17%

  • Cellulosic ethanol: 326-333 liters/dry mt (78.5-80 gal/US ton)

  • Cellulosic ethanol: 33,000 liters/hectare (3500 gal/acre)