NGB FAQ's
General
What is Biofuel?
Biofuel can be broadly defined as solid, liquid, or gas fuel consisting of, or derived from renewable, recently living biological material, most commonly plants. In contrast, fossil fuels are derived from non-renewable biological material formed from the decayed remains of prehistoric plants and animals.
Theoretically, biofuel can be produced from any biological carbon source. Photosynthetic plants that capture solar energy are the most common, and many different plants and plant-derived materials are used to produce biofuel.
Biofuels are perceived to have a number of potential benefits including the ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and environmental pollution, promote energy independence through the growth of domestic energy sources and establish a sustainable, renewable future energy supply.
Why is New Generation Biofuel different?
New Generation Biofuel is different because we produce our biofuels using a proprietary blending technology that is simpler, cleaner, less expensive and less energy intensive than the complex chemical reaction process, known as transesterification, that is used to produce traditional biodiesel. It is designed to be ready to use in industrial applications as a 100% replacement for distillate fuels without mixing or blending with other fuels, equipment modification or loss of significant engine performance.
Why are customers exploring alternative fuel sources?
The increasing cost of energy, the impact on the environment and the interest in energy independence are the core reasons customers are seeking alternative renewable fuel sources.
What are the environmental benefits of New Generation Biofuels technology?
Our biofuel is a renewable “carbon neutral” fuel with minimal net carbon dioxide emissions, virtually no sulfur oxide emissions and more than 40% lower nitrogen oxide emissions than either diesel or biodiesel.
Manufacturing/ Technology
What is your technology?
We use a simple, precise, proprietary blending process to combine vegetable oil and commonly available additives into a fuel product with superior properties.
What is an "emulsion"?
An emulsion is a mixture of two immiscible (unblendable) substances. One substance (the dispersed phase) is dispersed in the other (the continuous phase). Examples of emulsions include butter and margarine, milk and cream, espresso, mayonnaise and cutting fluid for metal working.
Emulsification is the process by which emulsions are prepared, and our biofuels are produced using an emulsification process.
Where are your manufacturing plants?
We have recently announced a full scale commercial scale plant in Baltimore, Maryland, that is capable of producing up to 50 million gallons per year of our proprietary biofuel.
I understand the footprint for a New Generation Biofuels manufacturing plant is very small in comparison to a traditional biodiesel refinery. Is it possible to site a biofuel blending facility at my site?
Yes, our compact blending process allows numerous plant sizes and siting configurations.
Just how small is it?
Excluding storage and transportation infrastructure, our standard 25 million gallon per year process plant can be located on approximately 10,000 square feet.
Are there any byproducts from the production?
No. There are no byproducts or glycerine from our production process.
Feedstocks
Can New Generation Biofuel be made from multiple feedstocks?
Yes, we have the flexibility and capability to produce our biofuels from multiple feedstocks, including palm oil, soybean oil, fish oil, corn oil, canola oil, jatropha oil, algae oil, yellow grease, recycled vegetable oils or animal fats.
Why is feedstock flexibility important?
Feedstock flexibility allows us to opportunistically source different feedstocks based on fluctuating market demand and cost dynamics without changing our production process or substantially increasing operating costs.
Research and Development
Where are your research facilities?
Our research facilities are centered in Rome, Italy. We also have testing programs running with the University of Minnesota.
What testing have you conducted?
To date, tests have been conducted on utility scale combustion turbines, commercial boilers and diesel engines.
Are you seeking additional test opportunities?
Yes, we are interested in power generation, heating boiler units, marine/shipping and on/off road diesel engines.
Biofuel Properties
Is the Biofuel heat stable?
Yes
What is the upper limit of temperature for storage?
Not beyond 160°F, although typically we are working at lower levels.
How long does the product stay Emulsified?
Indefinitely.
What typical results have you had from your recent Test Burns?
- NOx reductions up to 60% compared to distillate fuels and virtually no particulate emissions.
- Virtually no SO2
- CO is in the range of diesel ppm.
- Virtually no unburned hydrocarbons.
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