Under the agreement, it is the intent of EcoPlus to construct a company-owned and -operated conversion facility costing approximately $4m. As an incentive for construction of the facility, Berkeley County Water and Sanitation has agreed to provide a five acre site to host the plant.
Upon commissioning of the plant, Berkley County Water and Sanitation will cease to accept brown grease for treatment. The company anticipates construction to be completed in 2010 and is working to complete financing arrangements for the facility. The plant will employ the patented technologies controlled by EcoPlus for creation of the biofuel product.
Phil Hicks, president of EcoPlus, said: “Our patented technology for conversion of brown grease is unique and gaining profile, due to its ability to produce a high-quality fuel.
“This company-owned project is within the footprint of the greater Charleston, South Carolina area, and provides substantial opportunity for biofuel production and for increasing shareholder value. We look forward to working with Berkeley County on this project.”
EcoPlus controls a patented technology that utilizes a process for turning brown grease restaurant waste into a solid fuel that can be employed on a stand alone basis, or co-fired with other fuels or biofuels.
