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The Federal Aviation Administration on Sept. 25 launched a new competitive grant program that, in part, can support projects to add sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production capacity to existing renewable diesel and ethanol plants.
Neste has expanded its capability to supply renewable fuels to customers on the West Coast of the U.S. in cooperation with Vopak. The company commissioned terminal capacity at Vopak’s Los Angeles terminal for storing SAF and renewable diesel.
Badger State Ethanol will sell surplus equipment via online auction
By Maas Companies Inc.
9 hours ago
Badger State Ethanol is updating and expanding its grain processing facility to produce 90 MMgy of ethanol along with corn oil and CO2. As a result, surplus processing and support equipment will be sold via a timed online auction.
Vilsack discusses impact of looming government shutdown
September 26, 2023
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Sept. 25 participated in a White House press briefing where he discussed how USDA operations, rural America and work on the 2023 Farm Bill could be impacted by the looming government shutdown.
Featured Articles
August 16, 2023
Net Zero Advocates Wrong on Wood Pellets
A bill introduced in Massachusetts last winter offers a definition of "net zero" builidng that specifically excludes combustion as a means of primary space heating. In mid-July, a bill initially introduced in February by Rep. Simon Cataldo to the 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts was heard by the Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee. The bill, officially H.3151, offers a definition of “net zero” building initially called for when the Commonwealth established the Office of Energy Resources and outlined its powers and duties.
August 16, 2023
When Small-Scale Pelletizing Makes Sense
By Timo Müeller
Though it varies based on each individual case, small-scale wood pellet production can be profitable. Since more and more countries are adopting sustainability and renewable energy policies, the wood pellet industry has experienced rapid growth rates. Pellets function as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels for electricity generation and heating. In recent years, we have repeatedly seen new records set for maximum capacities, which have now reached the seven-figure territory.
August 16, 2023
Pipeline Innovation
From the forest to the sea, a NIU professor is researching the possibility of building the world's first biomass pipeline, an idea with revolutionary potential for the future of biomass transportation. Throughout the years, transportation of large and consistent feedstock has been a limiting factor to biomass’ ability to replace fossil fuels. Mahdi Vaezi, associate professor at Northern Illinois University, has an innovative solution to this problem: hydro-transport of biomass, such as wood chips, wheat straw and sawdust, via pipeline. Now, he and his team are researching what it would take to make the world’s first biomass pipeline a reality.
August 15, 2023
Best Practices for Biomass Stockpile Dust Control
By Mike Lewis
Every day, sites across North America store millions of tons of raw and processed biomass used for a wide range of applications. These piles are several stories high and are constantly moving, piled by front loader or stacker conveyor, lifted with heavy equipment, and loaded for transport—all of which cause dust emissions.
August 15, 2023
The Revolution Inside
By Kyle Hoffman
CPM's mission to innovate the pellet mill has resulted in a significant savings in operating costs, as well as a reduction of plants' carbon footprints. As the biomass pellet industry began to take off, it was clear that pelletizing wood was not going to be the same as pelletizing anything else. The consistency and properties of wood cause the pellet mill to run rougher, and requires significantly more power to achieve throughput than most other materials.
Delta Biofuel will utilize Louisiana's copious sugar industry waste to produce fuel pellets for overseas customers. It was just over two years ago when Jeanerette, Louisiana-based Delta Biofuel and Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that Iberia Parish was under consideration for the site of a first-of-its kind, $70 million renewable fuel plant utilizing bagasse, a byproduct of sugar manufacturing. for fuel pellet production.
The cover of this issue of Pellet Mill Magazine is a bit unconventional being sugarcane bagasse, the waste material that sugar mills end up with post-process.
Front and Center at the FEW
August 10, 2023
The keynote speaker and general session panelists at the world’s largest ethanol conference discussed the industry’s role in decarbonizing the transportation sector, recent policy developments and the importance of CI modeling to ethanol’s future.
Squaring Up Cybersecurity
By Luke Geiver
August 09, 2023
IT/OT professionals can help safeguard biorefineries from cyberattack by understanding criminal tactics, backing up data and being ready to act when bad things happen.
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Aug 14, 2023
Big on Bagasse
Delta Biofuel will utilize Louisiana's copious sugar industry waste to produce fuel pellets for overseas customers. It was just over two years ago when Jeanerette, Louisiana-based Delta Biofuel and Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that Iberia Parish was under consideration for the site of a first-of-its kind, $70 million renewable fuel plant utilizing bagasse, a byproduct of sugar manufacturing. for fuel pellet production. Read More.
Jul 5, 2023
Behind The Curtain
Brian O'Connor led Air Burners from a fledgling business with a clever idea to a successful company with a brilliant technology. On an early June morning in Minnesota, the sun is barely visible through a blurry haze that shrouds the landscape from the ground up. 1,300 miles to the east, New York City’s skyscrapers are engulfed in an eerie curtain of smoke, and even those who aren’t particularly sensitive to air quality are cautioned of the outdoors. Read More.
May 16, 2023
Mountain of Ambition
A Colorado wood product company has implemented heating pellet production to make use of its process waste. Southwest Colorado is home to a new pellet facility. In the small mountain town of Mancos, which is dubbed the “Gateway to Mesa Verde” due to its proximity to the national park, construction of the plant was ultimately prompted by COVID-19. Read More.
Apr 7, 2023
The Power of Technology and Timing
With its latest funding infusion of $38 million, Airex Energy is ready to expand. For the better part of the past decade, Airex Energy has been quietly achieving success in the southern Quebec town of Bécancour, roughly 120 miles north of the Vermont border. Read More.
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September 2023
Biomass-based Hydrogen and Carbon Capture via BrightLoop Technology
Featuring Brandy Johnson, Chief Strategy & Technology Officer at Babcock & Wilcox. Recorded August 29, 2023 View More.
Current Job Postings
Mechanical Design Engineer
POSTED BY: Biomass Engineering & Equipment
BE&E has a bright future. We're in the midst of tremendous growth and are in immediate need of qualified personnel for various positions. Our company is diversified across multiple sectors, making it a robust, stable option.
Industries we serve include ethanol, veneer production, forest products, biomass energy, recycling, waste processing, and more.
BE&E (www.BEandE.com) supplies engineering and machinery to the wood pellet, briquette, and wood-biomass-burning industries. This is an area of tremendous growth in the United States and Europe as nations recognize the benefits of burning renewable wood and other biomass for energy.
We reach so many sectors because we pride ourselves in making machines you "simply won't find anywhere else"—machines with more features, better quality, and better engineering that serve companies' needs around the globe.
The company is seeking a reliable Mechanical Design Engineer who will perform the following duties.
Biogas Project Manager
POSTED BY: Nacelle Solutions
Nacelle’s Biogas Project Manager works with Nacelle Management, Business Development, Vendors and Customers to successfully execute and implement projects for Nacelle, including but not limited to, all aspects of Biogas upgrading plant and equipment design, construction, fabrication, commissioning, operations and decommissioning. In addition to being technically capable and detail oriented, the successful candidate will possess excellent organizational, time management and communication skills ensuring projects are delivered on-time and on budget with minimal surprises. An unrelenting focus on the customer is paramount including the ability to listen to, understand and solve customer and project problems in a comprehensive and cost effective manner, think strategically about Nacelle’s value proposition and engage in project implementations and operations throughout the lifecycle of a project to ensure customer satisfaction and service levels are second to none. This individual will work with Management, Operations and Administrative departments within the Company to ensure Nacelle is successful in all phases of our business.
Responsibilities
• Responsible for the successful and safe execution of all aspects of project including, but not limited to, construction, fabrication, installation, commissioning, performance, training, inspections and decommissioning
• Develop project timeline and hold all parties accountable to meeting project milestones
• Work with various vendors and industry professionals to ensure on-time and on budget upgrade systems and service offerings projects for various customer projects – Expedite material and services, value engineer solutions to most effectively meet project objectives when necessary, etc.
• Ensure projects adhere to and meet specifications required of project and industry including managing and filing all proper documentation and records as part of an overall project data book
• Responsible for quality control on construction and fabrication of projects
• Independently train customers on how to operate upgrading equipment when necessary and appropriate
• Work with operations department before, during and after all projects to provide clean and detailed expectations on behalf of the customer and do everything capable to make operations successful
• Work with administration department before, during and after all projects to provide clean and detailed expectations on behalf of customer and do everything capable to make administration successful
• Proactively monitor performance on existing projects on an ongoing basis including reviewing operating parameters and results and make suggestions when necessary
• Understand nuances of RNG laws and marketplace at the Federal, State, and Local levels and position Nacelle and Nacelle’s customers to optimize success with current and future compliance on all projects
• Provide strategic direction and input related to business opportunities – know the market, understand where the market is going and position Nacelle and Nacelle’s customers to capitalize
• Effectively position, communicate and reiterate Nacelle value proposition to customers as appropriate
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies, etc.
• Understand the RNG project development process, requirements and associated challenges (i.e. interconnect requirements, RNG requirements, CNG storage, financing environment, etc.)
Biogas Process Engineer
POSTED BY: Nacelle Solutions
Nacelle’s Biogas Process Engineer works with Nacelle Management, Business Development, Operations, Vendors and Customers to successfully execute and implement projects for Nacelle, including but not limited to, all aspects of Biogas upgrading plant and equipment design, construction, fabrication, commissioning, operations and decommissioning. In addition to being technically capable and detail oriented, the successful candidate will possess excellent organizational, time management and communication skills ensuring projects are delivered on-time and on budget with minimal surprises. An unrelenting focus on the customer is paramount including the ability to listen to, understand and solve customer and project problems in a comprehensive and cost effective manner, think strategically about Nacelle’s value proposition and engage in project implementations and operations throughout the lifecycle of a project to ensure customer satisfaction and service levels are second to none. This individual will work with Management, Operations and Administrative departments within the Company to ensure Nacelle is successful in all phases of our business.
Responsibilities
• Responsible for the successful and safe execution of all aspects of projects including, but not limited to, construction, fabrication, installation, commissioning, performance, training, inspections and decommissioning
• Develop project timeline and hold all parties accountable to meeting project milestones
• Work with various vendors and industry professionals to ensure on-time and on budget upgrade systems and service offerings projects for various customer projects – Expedite material and services, value engineer solutions to most effectively meet project objectives when necessary, etc.
• Ensure projects adhere to and meet specifications required of project and industry including managing and filing all proper documentation and records as part of an overall project data book
• Responsible for developing the process flow and detailed design of various components of gas upgrading facilities, with the ability to manage these efforts on multiple ongoing projects at a time
• Responsible for quality control on construction of projects and fabrication of equipment
• Independently train customers on how to operate upgrading equipment when necessary and appropriate
• Work with operations department before, during and after all projects to provide clean and detailed expectations on behalf of the customer and do everything capable to make operations successful
• Work with administration department before, during and after all projects to provide clean and detailed expectations on behalf of customer and do everything capable to make administration successful
• Proactively monitor performance on existing projects on an ongoing basis including reviewing operating parameters and results and make suggestions when necessary
• Understand nuances of RNG laws and marketplace at the Federal, State, and Local levels and position Nacelle and Nacelle’s customers to optimize success with current and future compliance on all projects
• Effectively position, communicate and reiterate Nacelle value proposition to customers as appropriate
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies, etc.
• Understand the RNG project development process, requirements and associated challenges (i.e. interconnect requirements, RNG requirements, CNG storage, financing environment, etc.)
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