BioFuels

The development of alternate, biobased fuels for the transportation sector is a critical component to national energy self-sufficiency. To a lesser extent, biofuels will also play a role in secondary markets such as space heating. Combined, these markets offer an expansive opportunity for these products.

Realizing this potential, many ANTARES clients are seeking to develop or commercialize processes that convert biomass feedstocks into biobased fuels. These activities are broad based and include early R&D through site identification for first-of-a-kind production facilities (BioRefinery).

Antares has plays an important role to its clients by assisting as follows:

• Assessing potential markets and market drivers;
• Developing business plans;
• Site identification for demonstration/commercial development;
• Financial proforma support for project financing;
• Pre-engineering assessment of technologies,
• Identifying R&D priorities based on market opportunities.

ANTARES' efforts include working with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Department of Energy. Antares is working with these agencies to assess biomass gasification as pathway produce syngas suitable for downstream conversion into biobased fuels and fuel additives. Private client activity includes supporting BIOFINE develop a commercial BioRefinery that will produce a distillate replacement fuel and other biobased products. These experiences keep ANTARES immersed in the technical and market details for BioFuels and allowing us the opportunity to bring a broad perspective to the individual needs of our clients.

Notable Projects:

Biodiesel Applications in New York State
Production of Ethanol from Municipal Solid Waste