Green Plains Inc. has announced the commencement of commissioning for its demonstration facility in York, Nebraska. This facility integrates Fluid Quip Technologies’ precision separation and processing technology with Shell Fiber Conversion Technology. The innovative platform combines fermentation, mechanical separation, and fiber conversion technology.
The York facility aims to liberate renewable corn oil currently bound in the fiber fraction of the corn kernel, generate cellulosic sugars for low-carbon fuel production, and enhance the production of Ultra-High Protein feed ingredients for global animal feed diets.
Todd Becker, president and CEO of Green Plains, stated, “Pairing FQT’s mechanical separation technology with Shell’s chemical process solidifies our path to revolutionizing grain processing and the biofuels landscape. This collaboration maximizes the availability of low-carbon feedstocks for fuels and high-value animal nutrition markets.”
Sinead Lynch, senior vice president of low-carbon fuels at Shell, added, “I am delighted to see this innovative partnership achieve this milestone. The SFCT + MSC process is a significant development for our low-carbon fuels business, bringing us closer to delivering additional sustainable products for our customers.”
Product and market development for the Ultra-High Protein feed ingredients is already underway, with active involvement from potential customers. Upon successful demonstration and positive final investment decisions, Green Plains and Shell plan to pursue full commercial deployment, starting with one of Green Plains’ existing MSC™ facilities. Green Plains will handle the marketing and distribution of protein products through its animal nutrition platform, while Shell will manage the energy-based low-carbon feedstocks and products within its global platform.
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