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Sud-Chemie Enters Biodiesel Market as Manufacturer of Benefuel CatalystsGlobal Chemical Giant Picks Illinois-Based Startup with Indian Technology NEW DELHI, India and MT. PROSPECT, Ill., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- "This partnership with SCIL validates the unique attributes of our catalyst technology and the ability of our business model to serve international markets," said Rob Tripp, CEO of Benefuel. "SCIL has decades of experience with catalyst manufacturing, including extensive experience in the chemicals market. We're proud that SCIL picked Benefuel for its first foray into the biodiesel industry." Benefuel's solid catalyst technology, developed by leading chemists and chemical engineers at India's prestigious National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), based in Pune, can turn most vegetable oils, animal fats or waste cooking oils directly into fatty acid methyl esters, without the need for costly pre-processing or post-process water washing. Benefuel's ENSEL (TM) process, which employs these catalysts, also produces a highly pure glycerin co-product. The purity of this glycerin permits its direct conversion into other commercially attractive chemicals or to pharmaceutical grade glycerin, providing an additional revenue stream for biodiesel manufacturers. The catalysts can also be used with long-chain alcohols to produce premium biolubricant base oils. "Sud-Chemie has long been active in the research, development and production of heterogeneous catalysts," said Arshia Lalljee, Managing Director of Sud-Chemie India, "and Benefuel's exclusive license to commercialize technology from NCL created an opportunity for SCIL to expand into new catalyst applications and to apply some of its own proprietary technologies to the biodiesel market. We are pleased to partner with NCL and Benefuel in commercializing the solid catalyst technology." In October, Benefuel announced plans to construct the world's first About Benefuel, Inc.Benefuel, Inc. is a new-generation biodiesel refining and distribution company whose streamlined production process allows for distributed and scalable biodiesel plants that leverage local resources, enable cost advantages for producers and distributors, and facilitate expansion of the biofuels market. Benefuel’s proprietary catalytic technology--developed by a world-leading chemical engineering laboratory--eliminates the need for washing biodiesel in the refining process and expands the range of viable feedstock options to include high FFA animal fats, crude vegetable oils and waste oils, thus reducing the environmental footprint of biodiesel production and ensuring consistent access to feedstock across developing markets. Benefuel's refining process yields a market-ready, 98% or higher, pure glycerin – eliminating the crude glycerin waste stream typically found in biodiesel production today and generating significant additional revenue.
Former House majority leader brings farm, labor and energy expertise to biodiesel refiner/distributorCHICAGO, Nov. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Benefuel, Inc., a new-generation biodiesel refining and distribution company, today announced the addition to its advisory board of Richard (Dick) A. Gephardt, former U.S. House majority leader and congressman from Missouri. "Benefuel's environmentally smart energy solution connects America's fleets and farmers with a truly local approach to fuel production," said Gephardt. "I'm excited about its technology because it supports local farmers and workers while solving one of the most pressing issues we face as a nation -- reducing the environmental footprint of our energy use. As oil prices continue to rise, companies like Benefuel will become ever more important." Gephardt is currently President and CEO of Gephardt Group, LLC, a consulting firm that provides labor relations assistance, government affairs support, and business development services to companies around the world. He is also a consultant for Goldman Sachs and FTI Consulting and is a sought after labor mediator. Formerly, Gephardt served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1977 to 2005, assuming the role of Majority Leader from 1989 to 1995, and House Minority Leader from 1995 to 2003. He also ran twice for U.S. President as a Democratic nominee. Gephardt serves on the boards of a number of other clean technology and alternative energy companies. "As a native son of the Midwest, Dick Gephardt understands the value Benefuel brings to oil seed growers, renderers and waste oil collectors," said Rob Tripp, Benefuel CEO. "Our technology caters to local feedstock producers by allowing them to locate modular refineries onsite at their operations; we'll also create new economic benefits for rural communities. We're excited to have Mr. Gephardt on our team." Benefuel recently announced that it will build the world's first industrial-scale biodiesel refinery that uses a novel, solid catalyst that converts low-grade fats and vegetable oils into biodiesel. The plant, planned for Seymour, Ind., will eliminate the need for water in the refining process and produce a market-ready glycerin by-product. About Benefuel, Inc.Benefuel, Inc. is a new-generation biodiesel refining and distribution company whose streamlined production process allows for distributed and scalable biodiesel plants that leverage local resources, enable cost advantages for producers and distributors, and facilitate expansion of the biofuels market. Benefuel’s proprietary catalytic technology--developed by a world-leading chemical engineering laboratory--eliminates the need for washing biodiesel in the refining process and expands the range of viable feedstock options to include high FFA animal fats, crude vegetable oils and waste oils, thus reducing the environmental footprint of biodiesel production and ensuring consistent access to feedstock across developing markets. Benefuel's refining process yields a market-ready, 98% or higher, pure glycerin – eliminating the crude glycerin waste stream typically found in biodiesel production today and generating significant additional revenue. Media Contact:
New Indiana Biodiesel Plant to Use Novel Catalyst Technology for More Efficient ProcessingPress Release -- October 10, 2007 – Chicago and Seymour, Ind. – Benefuel, Inc., a new-generation biodiesel refining and distribution company, announced today that it will build the world’s first industrial-scale biodiesel refinery leveraging a novel solid catalyst that converts low-grade fats and vegetable oils into biodiesel. The plant, planned to be located in Seymour, Ind., eliminates the need for water in the refining process and produces a market-ready glycerin by-product. Benefuel, a Chicago-based manufacturer of the industry’s most advanced biodiesel refinery, in partnership with Seymour Biofuels LLC, based in Indiana, plans to construct a 10-million gallon biodiesel plant that uses Benefuel’s solid, acid catalyst. The catalyst, developed in collaboration with leading chemical engineers from India’s prestigious National Chemical Laboratory, can turn virtually any vegetable oil or high free fatty acid (FFA) animal fat directly into biodiesel without the need for costly pre-processing. “This is a great leap forward for the entire biodiesel industry, and an exciting development for Indiana’s farmers and transportation companies,” said Rob Tripp, CEO of Benefuel, Inc. “Biodiesel refiners have been looking for a breakthrough that reduces feedstock costs, addresses waste glycerin disposal, eliminates caustics in the processing stream and reduces the environmental impact typically associated with producing biodiesel. The economic benefits of a solid catalyst refinery far exceed those of conventional refineries, dramatically increasing operating margins to create a major shift in how the world produces biodiesel.” Thanks to the unique nature of the Benefuel catalyst, the operators of the new Seymour plant will realize significant production savings through the purchase of the lowest-cost feedstock. As an added economic benefit, the glycerin by-product of the Seymour refinery will have an initial purity of more than 98%, making it market-ready for use in other applications. “You couldn’t ask for a better location for this facility than right here in the heart of soy country,” said James Galyen, a partner in Seymour Biofuels LLC. “The flexibility and simplicity of the Benefuel refinery will allow us to process a much broader range of feedstock in a much more profitable and environmentally friendly way. The valuable glycerin commodity and use of local feedstock will make this plant a model for distributed fuel production. This brings our energy supply back home.” Officials with both companies expect to begin production later in 2008. About Seymour BioFuels LLCSeymour BioFuels LLC is a closely held renewable energy investment company. It has completed a feasibility study and plans to construct a new biodiesel facility in Seymour, Ind. Benefuel’s patented technology will allow Seymour BioFuels to use multiple feedstocks and produce a premium, environmentally friendly source of energy. The city of Seymour was selected as the site for the plant because of its access to rail and interstate, as well as its access to local agriculture to be used for feedstock. Seymour BioFuels plans to market its end product to local distributors, thereby eliminating costs associated with bringing in fuel from outside sources. Seymour BioFuels is in the process of securing funding to begin construction of the new plant. To learn more about Seymour BioFuels LLC, please contact us by emailing jgalyen@seymourbiofuels.com or mroyalty@seymourbiofuels.com. About Benefuel, Inc.Benefuel, Inc. is a new-generation biodiesel refining and distribution company whose streamlined production process allows for distributed and scalable biodiesel plants that leverage local resources, enable cost advantages for producers and distributors, and facilitate expansion of the biofuels market. Benefuel’s proprietary catalytic technology--developed by a world-leading chemical engineering laboratory--eliminates the need for washing biodiesel in the refining process and expands the range of viable feedstock options to include high FFA animal fats, crude vegetable oils and waste oils, thus reducing the environmental footprint of biodiesel production and ensuring consistent access to feedstock across developing markets. Benefuel's refining process yields a market-ready, 98% or higher, pure glycerin – eliminating the crude glycerin waste stream typically found in biodiesel production today and generating significant additional revenue.
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