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$85M Bioethanol demo plant commissioned

AUGUST 21, 2013 | BY  | FILED UNDER NEWS 

 

By Rehana Ahamad

In light of Sithe Global’s withdrawal from the Amaila Falls Hydro Project, President Donald Ramotar has reiterated his pledge to “look for other partners” in pursuit of cheap and alternative energy. He was at the time addressing the gathering at a ceremony held to commission the $85M Bioethanol Demonstration Plant at Albion Estate in Berbice, a project which he said is geared at generating energy at a lower cost.

 

It is being undertaken by the Government of Guyana in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), while Green Biofineries of Brazil and WhiteFox Technologies Limited of Canada were contracted and subcontracted to install the components of the plant.

President Donald Ramotar and Agriculture Minister Leslie Ramsammy examine a section of the plant.

President Donald Ramotar and Agriculture Minister Leslie Ramsammy examine a section of the plant.

 

Kaieteur News understands that this is the first time that WhiteFox Technologies Limited has built a Bioethanol Plant anywhere in the world. Nonetheless, the facility will be handled by the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), employees of which were trained in the field of bioethanol production.

 

It was noted that during a workshop, 50 participants from 15 corresponding entities such as the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), were taught how to manage the plant during operation, bioethanol quality control, plant maintenance, and safety guidelines.

 

The main objectives of the plant are to demonstrate the production of fuel grade ethanol locally, provide the source for demonstration of ethanol as a vehicle fuel, and develop a facility for the training of local personnel in bio-fuel technologies.

 

Clairmont Clementson, Bioenergy Program Coordinator,  explained that the plant will utilize “back-strap” molasses, the final output from the sugar production process, to produce ethanol of strength 99.6 percent or greater.

 

The Bioethanol Demonstration Plant is designed to produce 1000 liters per day. Clementson said that this is done via a two-stage process – fermentation and distillation, and dehydration. The ethanol can then be blended with gasoline for use in vehicles.

 

Chief Executive Officer of the entity, Paul Bhim, explained that the public cannot look forward to any major profits from the project, as it is not intended for commercial use. He noted that the plant is there to provide training for locals in the field of bioethanol production, while trying to develop and extend the generation of alternative energy.

 

According to Minister of Agriculture Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, the Bioethanol Demonstration Plant is a stepping stone for Guyana. He expressed confidence that GuySuCo will develop the facility, and by extension, the energy sector.

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Originally Posted by Nehru:

Anyone see Dem CUNUMUNU. SWEET, SWEET LAKA SUMUTOO.

a petty people for a petty government this projects is lest than a million US and these fools is jumping for joy mind you its a great project but its nothing to sing and dance about 

FM
In light of Sithe Global’s withdrawal from the Amaila Falls Hydro Project, President Donald Ramotar has reiterated his pledge to “look for other partners” in pursuit of cheap and alternative energy.

 

He was at the time addressing the gathering at a ceremony held to commission the $85M Bioethanol Demonstration Plant at Albion Estate in Berbice, a project which he said is geared at generating energy at a lower cost.


President Donald Ramotar and Agriculture Minister Leslie Ramsammy examine a section of the plant.

President Donald Ramotar and Agriculture Minister Leslie Ramsammy examine a section of the plant.

 

AUGUST 21, 2013, BY  FILED UNDER NEWS, By Rehana Ahamad

Time and patience ... hydroelectric power will be available in Guyana

FM
Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:
In light of Sithe Global’s withdrawal from the Amaila Falls Hydro Project, President Donald Ramotar has reiterated his pledge to “look for other partners” in pursuit of cheap and alternative energy.

 

He was at the time addressing the gathering at a ceremony held to commission the $85M Bioethanol Demonstration Plant at Albion Estate in Berbice, a project which he said is geared at generating energy at a lower cost.


President Donald Ramotar and Agriculture Minister Leslie Ramsammy examine a section of the plant.

President Donald Ramotar and Agriculture Minister Leslie Ramsammy examine a section of the plant.

 

AUGUST 21, 2013, BY  FILED UNDER NEWS, By Rehana Ahamad

Time and patience ... hydroelectric power will be available in Guyana

as a guyanese i hope so but making it in such a way that it will not be a burden on the guyanese backs like the one the ppp want to build 

FM
Originally Posted by warrior:
Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:
In light of Sithe Global’s withdrawal from the Amaila Falls Hydro Project, President Donald Ramotar has reiterated his pledge to “look for other partners” in pursuit of cheap and alternative energy.

 

He was at the time addressing the gathering at a ceremony held to commission the $85M Bioethanol Demonstration Plant at Albion Estate in Berbice, a project which he said is geared at generating energy at a lower cost.


President Donald Ramotar and Agriculture Minister Leslie Ramsammy examine a section of the plant.

President Donald Ramotar and Agriculture Minister Leslie Ramsammy examine a section of the plant.

 

AUGUST 21, 2013, BY  FILED UNDER NEWS, By Rehana Ahamad

Time and patience ... hydroelectric power will be available in Guyana

as a guyanese i hope so but making it in such a way that it will not be a burden on the guyanese backs like the one the ppp want to build 

Don't be shameful to speak your mind that every made good by the PPP is bad news for APNU/AFC. 

FM
Originally Posted by Cobra:
Originally Posted by warrior:
Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:
In light of Sithe Global’s withdrawal from the Amaila Falls Hydro Project, President Donald Ramotar has reiterated his pledge to “look for other partners” in pursuit of cheap and alternative energy.

 

He was at the time addressing the gathering at a ceremony held to commission the $85M Bioethanol Demonstration Plant at Albion Estate in Berbice, a project which he said is geared at generating energy at a lower cost.


President Donald Ramotar and Agriculture Minister Leslie Ramsammy examine a section of the plant.

President Donald Ramotar and Agriculture Minister Leslie Ramsammy examine a section of the plant.

 

AUGUST 21, 2013, BY  FILED UNDER NEWS, By Rehana Ahamad

Time and patience ... hydroelectric power will be available in Guyana

as a guyanese i hope so but making it in such a way that it will not be a burden on the guyanese backs like the one the ppp want to build 

Don't be shameful to speak your mind that every made good by the PPP is bad news for APNU/AFC. 

dummy name one good thing the ppp did for guyana they build the berbice bridge and the people cannot afford to pay for the crossing after 20 yrs guyanese have to use a balloon to travell to GT BUT THE SNAKE WILL CRAWL TO GT

FM

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