Assessment of the economic, technical, and environmental feasibility of developing, constructing, and operating a 25-million-gallon-per-year grain-ethanol-production facility. Volume IV. Economic and financial analysis, management analysis
The purpose of this study is to determine the economic, technical, and environmental feasibility of developing, constructing and operating a 25 million-gallon per year ethanol facility in northeastern Oklahoma. This volume contains economic and financial analysis portion of the investigation. The key criterion seen for project success for an ethanol plant was the selection of a site that can provide (1) necessary grain, energy, and labor resources; (2) flexible transportation methods and alternatives for receiving and shipping; (3) nearby markets for products and by-products; (4) an existing environmental quality able to withstand the minor impacts of the process; and (5) a receptive and growing business and community environment. Having completed more than 17 months of research, including 7 1/2 months on this study, Fulton Energy Corporation concludes that the proposed site not only meets, but exceeds these criteria. The study has also demonstrated the ability to produce a high quality product at a reasonable and competitive price with or without federal assistance or state assistance in the form of tax exemptions. All resources for the process are available nearby. The grains required come from carryover reserves, thus not impacting the food supply and the residual by-products are in high demand. The study has shown that the proposed plant enjoys the integrated assets of site, resources, market, efficient technologies, effective management, and environmental safety. Some permitting delays may be suffered but the overwhelmingly positive projections of this study are offsetting.
- Research Organization:
- Fulton Energy Corp., Tulsa, OK (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG07-80RA50365
- OSTI ID:
- 6101382
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/RA/50365-T1(Vol.4); ON: DE82000477
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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