The facility’s current production capacity is now at 4,000 gallons per day and Phase II is projected to increase to 10,000 gallons per day during the first quarter of 2010, with Phase III expansion scheduled of 20,000 gallons per day shortly thereafter.
The early completion of the phase I refinery expansion has allowed the company to complete delivery of the first 4,000 gallons of bio-diesel to complete a purchase order from a local municipality water district for use with their diesel water pumps. The use of bio-diesel versus regular diesel oil by such municipalities helps add additional lubrication and emission reduction. The completion of this initial purchase order is expected to open further opportunities with other local municipalities, Envirotek said.
Robert Thompson, president of Envirotek, said: “Envirotek’s residual glycerin by-product, from the refining process of Extreme’s bio-diesel, has resulted in discussions for the purchase of a magnegas natural gas production system. The glycerin by-product will fuel the magnegas arc flow natural gas production process. This will enable the company to assist with the supply of clean burning natural gas alternative fuel products to industries and municipalities as an alternative for propane powered vehicles and equipment.”
