PROJECTS
T
he Diesel Brewing production model is viable, but not yet proven. The evolution of a commercial-scale biorefinery will be achieved in three phases over an estimated three-year period.
In addition to overseeing the design, engineering and development of each of the demonstration projects, the executive team of Diesel Brewing has been evaluating potential plant sites for commercial production. A great deal of time has been spent in states such as Alaska, Washington and Oregon meeting with producers of biomass waste products, fuel distributors, general contractors, suppliers, municipalities, and community and government officials. Diesel Brewing has received an overwhelmingly receptive response to building a biorefinery in a number of rural communities. Diesel Brewing is now negotiating letters of intent for contracted services in each of those communities.
Phase I
This phase involves constructing a one-ton pilot facility. This Oregon-based facility will demonstrate the conversion of cellulosic biomass, through gasification, to liquid fuels, and will provide data for producing a viable business model. The prototype facility will allow the creation of baseline data on feed stocks, synthesis gas production, emissions composition and relative thermal efficiencies. This facility will give Diesel Brewing proof of concept and will serve as an exhibit for investors, legislators and government representatives.
Location: Salem, OR
Projected Start-up date: Dec 2009Phase II
This phase will involve constructing a 10-ton unit demonstrating production yields, fuel ratios, and gas cleanup procedures, and will allow the company to further fine tune and balance the processes.
Location: Boardman, OR
Projected Start-up date: October 2010Phase III
Based on the findings of the two preliminary test plants, a commercial-scale plant of at least 100 dry tons-a-day will be constructed.
Location: Boardman, OR
Projected Start-up date: October 2012