Unique biofuel plant goes online in Central Valley

FIVE POINTS

November 23, 2015

•  First ever to operate entirely on renewable heat and power

•  “Our new facility in the San Joaquin Valley produces economically and environmentally viable biobased fuel”

What’s claimed to be the world’s first biofuel production facility that operates entirely on renewable heat and power generated on-site, is to go online Dec. 4 at Five Points in western Fresno County.

The plant, owned by Biodico Inc. of Ventura, is expected to produce up to 20 million gallons of biodiesel per year, employing multi-feedstock functionality, as well as incorporating advanced sensors for real-time and remote monitoring leading to complete system automation.

“Our new facility in the San Joaquin Valley produces economically and environmentally viable biobased fuel and energy for local farmers and truckers, and creates new jobs in the community,” says Biodico President and Founder Russ Teall. “This facility demonstrates Biodico’s commitment to an integrated value chain model that includes accelerated and inexpensive construction and deployment, enhanced throughput with reduced operating costs, and increased monetization of renewable fuel and energy.”

Biodico plans a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the facility on Friday, Dec. 4.

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