Conroe, Texas
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Opportunity Highlights Summary Plant Description Acquisition Status Competitive Advantages Summary Unit Operations Process Description Lines #1, #2 Selected Plant Pictures Contact Information
Opportunity Highlights
Potential 38 MMgy capacity Three years of production experience (18 MMgy) mid 2004 thru mid 2008 Multi-feedstock capability Close proximity to major feedstock markets and fuel markets Multiple transportation options:
Located adjacent to UP main line with spur available HWY I-45 is approximately two miles from site
Re-start in approximately eight weeks offering quick access to market US and Texas biofuels tax credits available Opportune time to invest:
Attractive asset valuations, US energy policies encouraging bio-diesel production
Acquisition Status
The Plant began commercial operations in 2004, expanded its operating capacity in 2006 and 2007 and then in mid-2008 was shut-down because of high feedstock prices. The Plant assets were acquired by its Senior Lender, Aequitas Commercial Finance, through a negotiated settlement in March, 2009 Aequitas is offering the plant assets for sale. Aequitas will consider terms including financing, merger or joint venture. Long term lease of buildings and land available at attractive terms. The plant is of a modular design and could be re-located. Aequitas commissioned E3, an engineering firm that is experienced in designing and constructing biodiesel refineries to perform a preliminary feasibility study of the Plant including operating in place or re-location Interested acquirers may obtain a copy of this study. Aequitas will arrange to make E3 available for diligence calls. Aequitas can also assist in securing operations staff and management.
Feedstock Availability
Tank Storage Tank Contents Line 1 Feedstock (Virgin Oils) Line 2 Feedstock (Oils/Fats) Methanol Glycerin Wash Water Waste Water FFA Biodiesel Product Storage Capacity Gallons 189,000 72,000 18,5000 72,000 158,100 10,000 55,000 49,000 Number of Tanks 10 4 1 4 19 2 6 4
Unallocated Storage
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Common Systems
Compressed Air Compressed air for plant cleaning and control use is supplied by a small air compressor mounted on a 50 gallon receiver. Fresh Water Fresh water is supplied by a well pump and filter system on the south end of the tank farm area. Wash Water Clarification Wash water is 100% recycled within the plant. This is done by acidifying the wash water to convert soaps back into fatty acids. The fatty acids then float to the surface of the water and are decanted into storage tanks. The clarified wash water is then recycled back into the wash lines. CO2 Fire Extinguishing System A CO2 gas fire smothering system has been installed over the reactor area. In the event of a fire this system will be manually activated, flooding the area with CO2 gas and smothering the fire. Boilers The plant has two boilers, one an 86.2 HP, 15 psig gas fired boiler, and the other a 150 HP, 150 psig oil fired boiler. The gas fired boiler is no longer in service. The oil fired boiler is fueled by biodiesel with propane for the pilot. This boiler supplies steam to the plant processes.
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Boiler
Catalyst-Methanol Preparation
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Line 1 Decanter-Wash
Line 2 Decanter-Wash
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