{"id":14398,"date":"2008-02-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2008-02-13T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bio-based.eu\/news\/index.php?startid=20080214-04n"},"modified":"2008-02-14T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2008-02-13T22:00:00","slug":"cellulosic-ethanol-a-reality-first-american-plant-in-production","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/cellulosic-ethanol-a-reality-first-american-plant-in-production\/","title":{"rendered":"Cellulosic Ethanol a Reality: First American Plant in Production"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a development that could dramatically advance the renewable fuels industry, cellulosic ethanol is now in production at the first small scale waste wood commercial facility operating in the U.S. Located just 1 mile South of Upton, Wyoming, the plant was engineered, constructed and is operated by KL Process Design Group<\/a> (KL). This is the result of six years of development efforts between KL and the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.<\/b><\/p>\n

KL\u2019s cellulosic ethanol plant is converting waste wood into a renewable fuel. “It is now possible to economically convert discarded wood into a clean burning, sustainable alternate motor fuel\u201d said Randy Kramer, president of KL Process Design Group, a design firm that has been working in corn ethanol. “We\u2019re proud of what this small company has accomplished, and believe that our design will be a cornerstone from which we can build our country\u2019s renewable fuel infrastructure providing a better source of motor fuel, starting today.\u201d<\/p>\n

KL is using proprietary technologies and newly developed enzymes. “In our experience with enzymes and ethanol production, we have incorporated proven technologies that have been utilized for years in other industries,\u201d says Dave Litzen, VP of Process Engineering for KL Process Design Group. “Through these processes, we are releasing fermentable sugars hidden within the wood, without the use of environmentally unfriendly acids.\u201d <\/p>\n

KL projects that its cellulosic technology, coupled with new applied design concepts, will allow the plants to build to match the amount and type of feed stock available near large cities, further lessening the fuel\u2019s carbon foot print. KL\u2019s Advanced Biofuels plants will also produce excess electricity and\/or steam heat that can provide additional power sources for local municipalities or complimenting biofuel plants and manufacturing facilities.<\/p>\n

The current production facility is utilizing soft woods, but successful test runs have occurred making use of waste materials such as cardboard and paper. “Renewable energy from cellulosic feedstock has long been the dream of entrepreneurs and government officials alike,\u201d says Tom Slunecka, VP of Business Development for KL Process Design Group. “Our objective is simple, to help solve our energy needs by supplying cost effective renewable fuels from the excess cellulosic materials that exist across the country and the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

About KL Process Design Group<\/b>
KL Process Design Group is a privately held LLC, located at 2693 C Commerce Road, Rapid City, South Dakota 57702. Besides cellulose based ethanol production, KL provides design-build operations services for biofuels facilities along with ethanol marketing services. For an investment prospectus, contact KL Process Design Group, business development department at 402-575-5855. To learn more information visit www.klprocess.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

(Cf. news of 2007-10-23<\/a> and 2007-09-21<\/a>.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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