Made in USA: Soy-based Biodiesel
A fledgling fuel company, Milagro Biofuels of Memphis LLC, has actually started processing soy bean oil into diesel fuel, in a “micro-brew” facility nestled in a historic building in Memphis.
While they are getting interest in their products from around the country, they expect to sell most of their production locally, providing their community with a locally brewed and renewable alternative fuel… cool!
The “micro-brew” facility will be followed up with more substantial production plants already in the works…
From Biodiesel Magazine
Memphis biodiesel plant begins production
by David Nillis
September 12, 2006An idle cotton oil mill in a downtown redevelopment zone in Memphis, Tenn., is now home to a biodiesel producer. Milagro Biofuels of Memphis LLC produced its first biodiesel Sept. 11, according to President Diane Mulloy.
The 5 MMgy [ed: MMgy = "million gallons per year"] plant was expected to start-up in late August, but minor start-up glitches pushed production to this week. Mulloy said test batches have been conducted and samples sent to the U.S. EPA for certification. “I’m hoping that process is quick,†she told BiodieselMagazine.com. “We hope to sell biodiesel by the end of September.â€
Milagro Biofuels will use 100 percent refined virgin soy oil for feedstock. The initial barge load was floated on the Mississippi River from Owensboro Grain in Owensboro, Ken. Owensboro is in the process of constructing a 50 MMgy biodiesel facility, which is expected to begin producing in mid-2007. Mulloy said other sources will be tapped for feedstock.
While Mulloy said she has received calls from around the country looking to obtain biodiesel, she expects most of the product to be sold and consumed locally. The company is also planning additional facilities, which would likely be located in southern Kentucky or mid-Tennessee.
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A second biodiesel facility is also being constructed in Memphis. Memphis Biofuels LLC expects to begin production at a 36 MMgy plant in October. The project is permitted for 50 MMgy.
Milagro Biofuels of Memphis LLC
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Design/builder: Greenline Industries
Capacity: 5 MMgy
Feedstock: soy oil
Biodiesel marketer: Milagro Biofuels
Start of construction: March 2006
Start-up date: September 2006
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