growing the new tomorrow… sowharvestreap mesquite fuels & agriculture
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Growing the New Tomorrow…Growing the New Tomorrow…
SowSow HarvesHarvestt
ReapReap
Mesquite Mesquite FuelsFuels
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AgricultureAgriculture
WELCOMEWELCOME to the to the 2007 2007
Texas Renewables Texas Renewables ConferenceConference
Texas Biomass Electric Generation
Firing up in TEXAS
Speaking Today:Speaking Today:
Texas Biomass Electric Generation Firing up in TEXAS
Anthony Callendrello, Nacogdoches Power LLC
Steven McGuire, Biofuels Power Corporation
Paul Pabor, Waste Management Inc.
John Robins, Mesquite Fuels & Agriculture
Texas Biomass Electric Generation Firing up in TEXAS!
Texas needs to catch up with other statesTexas needs to catch up with other states
Support for BiomassSupport for Biomass• Recent passing of HB 1090
• State REC
• Federal carbon credits & PEC
• Utilities & Industry
Other States
Texas Biomass Electric Generation Firing up in TEXAS!
• Open Burn vs. Burning in a plant
• Reduction in Carbon Emissions
• Reduction of Coal and Natural Gas use
• 24/7 Renewable Energy
• Sustainability
Texas Biomass Electric Generation Firing up in TEXAS!
Environmental ImpactEnvironmental Impact
• Liquefaction of Biomass
• Creating a market for Biomass feed stock
Texas Biomass Electric Generation Firing up in TEXAS!
Other OpportunitiesOther Opportunities
• 8 Mega Watt Plant Hamlin, TX Spring 2008
• Secured Air Permit
• Interconnection Case Study AEP
• Looking for more potential sites
Texas Biomass Electric Generation Firing up in TEXAS!
Mesquite Fuels & AgricultureMesquite Fuels & Agriculture
Texas Biomass Electric Generation Firing up in TEXAS!
TechnologyTechnology
• Use patented gasification system
• Using existing boiler & turbine technology
• Ability to create energy
• Ability for cogeneration
• Eradicate non-native plant
• Hydrology
• Create revenue for land owners
• Use of Government funds
Texas Biomass Electric Generation Firing up in TEXAS!
Impact on West TexasImpact on West Texas
“It’s called fire… It is a new way to recycle wood”
Mesquite Fuels & AgricultureMesquite Fuels & Agriculture
Contact:Contact:2300 Valley View Rd2300 Valley View Rd
Irving, TX 75062Irving, TX 75062Office: 972-871-2111Office: 972-871-2111Fax: 972-871-2124Fax: 972-871-2124
www.mesquitefuels.comwww.mesquitefuels.com