BioFuels Journal

Reprinted from the Sept. 2010 NBB Biodiesel Bulletin

National Biodiesel Board member BlackGold Biofuels and contractor H20'C Engineering will be getting their hands dirty thanks to a $50,000 award from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

The "Energize Missouri Renewable Energy Study" subgrant will allow the pair to conduct a FOG-to-biodiesel feasibility study.

FOG' is the fats, oil, and greases that are skimmed from the surfaces of sewage treatment plants.

The sticky grease has a reputation for making a mess, but this duo is setting out to tap its potential.

BlackGold of Philadelphia and H20'C Engineering of Missouri will use sewage derived FOG from Kansas City and St. Lois metro areas for the study.

"We're excited to work on turning a true waste product into an advanced, renewable fuel," said Tom O'Connor, owner of H20'C Engineering.

"Hopefully, this will benefit many communities in the near future."

The grant also promises to yield a document others can use who might be interested in similar programs to implement wastewater biofuels technology.

For more information, call 573-635-3893.

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