The following snapshot of FBA Past Projects illustrates the impact that the firm has had on the Renewable Fuel and Agricultural Industries:
Agricultural Processing & Engineering
Corn Fractionation Study for the World's Leading Chemical Company
FBA evaluated the feasibility of fractionating high-starch corn and deoiling the germ component for edible oil or biodiesel use.
Employee and Management Training Program for a New Soybean Processing Facility in Fairmont, Minnesota
Operations and safety training before and after startup of a large crushing facility for Cenex Harvest State's processing plant in Fairmont, Minnesota.
International Soybean Processing Technical Reviews
Conducted technical review of a soybean processing plant in Estonia. Conducted oilseed processing and edible oil refinery operational audit for plant in Australia.
Soybean Processing Internal Audits
Conducted multiple operational audits for numerous soybean processors. Developed a database to benchmark processing plant costs and efficiencies for internal use.
Oilseed Processing Feasibility Studies & Business Plans
Conducted multiple feasibility studies and business plans for agricultural co-ops and soybean councils in the U.S. and Canada.
University of Illinois Soybean Processing and Meal Quality Study
FBA conducted a soybean processing Pilot Plant test for soybean meal and coordinated extensive soybean meal feeding trial tests utilizing soybean meal samples from multiple U.S. processing plants.
Landfill Gas Utilization Project for an Existing Soybean Processing Facility in the Upper Midwest
Identified requirements for converting from natural gas to methane gas. Negotiated with the landfill owner and pipeline operator. Project resulted in significant energy savings for the processing plant.
Agricultural By-Products Cogeneration Study
Conducted an evaluation determining the process and economics for converting soybean hulls and corn germ into thermal energy for an Iowa soybean processing plant.
Anaerobic Digestion of Swine Waste
Feasibility of locating an anaerobic digestion facility in north-central Iowa to process swine waste from the estimated 80,000 feeder pigs in the region.
Cottonseed Oil Mill Biomass to Energy Project
FBA evaluated the feasibility of utilizing alternative energy sources for process steam generation at a cottonseed processing plant utilizing state-of-the-art boiler technology.
Biomass Education Project
Worked in conjunction with AgroTech Communications to develop a biomass education program that identified potential biomass feedstocks to be utilized in Tennessee. Made presentations across the state to potential biomass project developers.
Market and Financial Review For Montana Biofuels and Bio-lubricant Project
Worked with producer group, University and private corporation to review their feasibility study and marketing plan. Developed a model for conversion of wheat acres into canola/mustard seed acres.
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Project Development for 50 Million Gallon Biodiesel Plant
Provided direct support from inception to operation for one of the largest biodiesel facilities in the U.S. including business plan, construction oversight and product off-take agreement with major retail fueling stations.
30 Million Gallon Biodiesel Plant in Iowa with Multiple Feedstock Capability
FBA completed the comprehensive feasibility study for Western Iowa Energy. Plant is operating as one of the largest biodiesel facilities in the U.S.
Biodiesel Feasibility Study for Largest Oilseed Processor in the World
Examined technical and marketing aspects of biodiesel production for multiple biodiesel locations in multiple states. FBA developed financial projections for various facility sizes.
Comprehensive Study for $51 Billion Pharmaceutical Company
Feasibility of retrofitting an idled pharmaceutical facility into a large-scale biodiesel facility including capital and operating estimates.
Biodiesel Feasibility Study for Automobile Manufacturer
Examined the feasibility of a large-scale biodiesel facility utilizing truck, rail and barge transportation. Primary investor is a major car company.
Biodiesel Technology Analysis for Worlds Largest Meat Processor
Technical evaluation of viable technologies for converting various types of animal fat into biodiesel.
Global Fats & Oils Market Workshop
Conducted one day seminar on availability and use of fats and oils for Fortune 100 energy company.
Comprehensive Marketing Analysis for Large International Investment Bank
Evaluated the market feasibility of an 86 million gallon biodiesel plant located at a port location in the Gulf of Mexico. Assessed the viability of utilizing imported feedstocks and exporting to biodiesel markets in the
European Union.
Biodiesel Market Overview for World’s Two Largest Debt Rating Agencies
Provided market consulting services for first biodiesel plant debt issuance rated by top multinational financial and investment research firms.
Renewable Diesel Process Review in Canada
Evaluated process technology to produce “green diesel” in Canada. Compared benefits versus production of
methyl esters in cold-weather climates.
Biodiesel Feasibility Study in Canada
Evaluated feasibility of biodiesel production in Ontario in conjunction with a co-located soybean processing
facility.
30 Million Gallon Biodiesel Plant in Michigan
Feasibility study, technology evaluation and project development services for first large-scale biodiesel plant
utilizing multiple modular production units.
30 Million Gallon Biodiesel Plant in New Jersey
Feasibility study, business plan and project development for a state-of-the-art biodiesel facility.
Biodiesel Feasibility Analysis for Stand-Alone Facility in Virginia
Provided a clear and concise analysis to allow for a rapid startup of a biodiesel facility. Plant was subsequently visited by the President once it became operational.
Statewide Biodiesel Feasibility Studies in Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, Georgia and Ohio
Developed comprehensive analysis as a basis for commercializing biodiesel projects in those states.
Biodiesel and Biomass Research Consultant for the University of Georgia
Provided input and support for biodiesel, ethanol and biomass feasibility studies.
Ethanol Feasibility Study for Large U.S. Based Chemical Company
Feasibility of retrofitting an underutilized chemical plant into a large-scale ethanol facility, including capital and operating estimates.
Cellulosic Biomass Conversion Process Technical Evaluation in Canada
Evaluation of leading cellulosic ethanol technology for large capital investment firm.
Ethanol Feasibility Studies for Multiple Locations
Comprehensive feasibility studies for 9 large-scale ethanol plants (50 – 100 mmgpy) for a single Midwest client. Client is pursuing IPO strategy and has obtained financing.
Iowa Ethanol Feasibility Study
Comprehensive feasibility study for stand-alone ethanol plant with a corn dry fractionation technology utilizing corn feedstock.
Indiana Ethanol Feasibility Study
Comprehensive feasibility study for stand-alone ethanol plant with a corn dry fractionation technology utilizing corn feedstock, and biofuels project with combined ethanol, biodiesel, and biomass uses.
Missouri Ethanol Feasibility Study
Comprehensive feasibility study for stand-alone 50 million gallon ethanol plant.
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