| CVEC
Benson,
MN
40 million gallon ethanol plant |
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Chippewa
Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC) is a 46 MM gpy corn ethanol
plant located on the western edge of town. CVEC's 975 cooperative
owners live predominately within a 50 mile radius of the
plant site. Since its beginning in 1996, the CVEC organization
has established a reputation for efficient operation and
for policy leadership at both the state and federal level.
CVEC is also known for its many unique products like Shakers
Vodka. |
| CVEC
is currently working with Frontline BioEnergy, an Iowa technology
company, to integrate biomass gasification technology to provide
thermal energy for its corn ethanol process. When this project
is completed, CVEC will have replaced over 90% of its natural
gas energy inputs with biomass from corn cobs and other residues,
grasses and wood. |
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Gasifier
- 4,000 amp service |
Gasifier
MCC room
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Gasification
project |
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