Introduction and Welcoming Remarks
Mark Yancey, Directory, Consulting Services, BBI International
Workshop Emcee - Greg Kruger, Managing Director, Greater Ohio Ethanol
 

Industry Overview 
Larry Johnson, Business Development Manager, Delta-T Corporation

A basic overview of current ethanol production, plant capacities and locations, industry growth, market drivers, dry- vs. wet-milling and a number of other industry facts. This presentation also includes a scope of what to plan for when developing a project timeline such as initiating a project, organizing the project, feasibility studies, project development steps, and funding options.
 

A review of feedstocks that can be used to produce ethanol now and in the future; how much feedstock is required; options for procuring feedstocks; managing supply and price risk; and cooperatives and delivery contracts.
 

The ethanol market - defined geographically, by market type (conventional gasoline, RFG, CO), and projected areas for growth and future market drivers, such as the RFS. Also what to look for in an ethanol marketer as well as product transportation issues and costs.
 

What is distillers grains, and wet vs. dry? What are the differences between gluten feed, DDGS, and gluten meal? This session answers these questions plus provides an overview of distillers grain production nationally as well as domestic and export markets.
 

How is CO2 produced in an ethanol plant and how is it used? This session addresses these and other informative topics about CO2 as a value added product.
 

Energy requirements for dry mill ethanol plants (thermal and electrical) and the impacts of siting a plant on natural gas and electrical supply options. Also an overview of natural gas markets, supply, and price outlook, plus alternatives to natural gas, and co-generation.
 

Considerations for siting your plant should include feedstock supply, natural gas and electricity supply, water and wastewater considerations, transportation infrastructure, markets, proximity to communities and community support.
 

How to avoid having your project delayed by local opposition and lessons learned.
 

An overview of typical plant emissions (type and source), state and federal regulations, and control technologies, plus what to expect for a permitting timeline.
 

Various sources for plant financing, typical project requirements for equity, debt and sub-debt options, plus guidelines for reaching financial close.
 

The general contractor's responsibilities vs. owner's responsibilities, typical costs and timeline, and pitfalls and lessons learned.
 

An important session on plant organization and responsibilities, how to maximize operating efficiencies, plant maintenance and administration.
 

What to look for in the future of the ethanol industry: near term improvements in production technology.
 

All seminar speakers will participate in this special Q&A session. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about a specific presentation or address other topics of interest with these industry experts.