Biomass Power 2 | Energy | Biomass Power Sustainable energy that doesn’t sacrifice reliability

Although it has been used for thousands of years, biomass power has recently been recognized as a solution that provides sustainable and reliable energy generation. Unlike solar or wind, biomass power has the ability to deliver power on demand, filling the generation gap created when the sun stops shining and the wind stops blowing. And investors are noticing.

Over the past 20 years, the adoption of wind a higher moisture content and lower energy and solar photovoltaic power has helped to density than fossil fuels making fuel handling establish renewables as a force in the global and processing key considerations for any energy system. As these resources continue to biomass plant. Feedstock selection, sourcing and deliver an increasing amount of power, their storage are also crucial due to the geographical intermittent nature is becoming more of a and seasonal constraints affecting biomass challenge to manage. Consequentially, there is feedstock production. an opportunity for sustainable base load power to counterbalance these impacts. All over the world, social and regulatory pressures to control emissions are increasing. That’s where biomass comes in. So, it follows that strategies to monitor and treat flue gas must be bolstered and re- Due to its similarity to thermal power envisioned. The variability and distinctiveness generation, biomass power is not encumbered of biomass feedstocks call for case-by-case by the uncertainties often associated with analyses to develop solutions that will ensure emerging technologies like energy storage. biomass power plants are operating within Through leveraging existing expertise, biomass emissions guidelines while minimizing the cost power projects can be delivered on schedule to their stakeholders. and within budget with greater ease, giving clients better peace of mind and reducing risks Financiers, developers, operators, utilities and to their balance sheet. off-the-grid communities all strive to achieve the best outcomes for their projects, both technically Although biomass power is an extension of and commercially. existing technology, it faces several unique challenges. As a whole, biomass tends to have We’ve done it before, so we can help.

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Primrose Lake Economic Development Corporation (PLEDCO)—Technology options for heat and power from biomass Saskatchewan, This cogeneration heat-and-power- Phoenix Energy—Kwinana waste- technology-option study involved four to-energy plant conceptual study communities in Northwest Saskatchewan. Western , Australia The study included an overview of the transmission-system availability in the area Phoenix Energy needed to find the and its related constraints. Its conclusions optimal plant configuration for its process, enabled us to identify the feasibility of considering fuel composition, available biomass power in the region and chart the technology, and regulatory requirements. path forward for PLEDCO. A conceptual study was conducted of a waste-to-energy plant to analyze its plasma gasifier, Martin-Grate Steam Boiler plant, Confidential—Wood-fired and associated gas-cleaning system. The power station independent scope included syngas treatment, plant review configuration, design criteria, energy and mass balance, layout development, and , Canada capital and operating cost estimates. To facilitate funding for the expansion an 18 MW wood-fired biomass power plant Confidential—Poultry-litter-fired in Ontario, we conducted an independent engineer review. It included an evaluation power plant conceptual study of the current facility’s balance-of-plant Bolu, Turkey Jones Lang LaSalle—Biomass capability to support the installation of an A conceptual study of a 14.5 MW poultry- power plant feasibility study additional combustor train. litter-fired power plant with a scope that North Dakota, USA involved technology selection, power plant Gemini Power—Waste-to-energy configuration, plant performance, project A due diligence study was conducted technical due diligence schedule, environmental performance, examining the economic feasibility of and capital cost estimation. Contract and supplying biomass from agricultural residuals Ontario, Canada work packaging strategy recommendations to power plant and hybrid-biofuel facilities. Hatch reviewed the basis of Gemini Power’s were also provided. In the study, we were Biodiesel, pelletization and cellulosic ethanol waste-to-energy technology and the path able to identify an equipment configuration conversion were all considered. The study forward to commercialization, including that could provide USD$4M in savings also identified market conditions that are process chemistry, mechanical systems, and by reducing the need for costly emission limiting the development of a biomass power early capital cost projections. control equipment. plant at the location. 4 | Energy | Biomass Power City of Summerside—Combined heat and power from biomass feasibility study Prince Edward Island, Canada Our work examined using biomass available in the region to generate electrical power and provide thermal energy to commercial and industrial consumers. We helped the City of Edison Eternal Energy— Summerside determine the most economical Kruger Energy—Anticosti source of biomass on the island and the size Obedjiwan biomass cogeneration of the power plant that could be supported. plant feasibility study biomass cogeneration plant Quebec, Canada feasibility study Quebec, Canada Confidential—Bagasse and This study related to building a 3 MW eucalyptus power plant technical biomass cogeneration plant in a remote, To build a 1.5 MW biomass cogeneration due diligence off-grid community. Detailed simulations plant in a remote off-grid community, were conducted to integrate a cogeneration we provided a feasibility study that plant, power battery, and diesel generators included detailed simulations to integrate Our services involved a technical due on the microgrid in order to determine the a cogeneration plant, power battery, diligence assessment of a 16 MW eucalyptus optimal sizing of the components. We helped and diesel generators together on the biomass power plant and a 40 MW sugar Edison Eternal Energy realize the substantial microgrid. The study helped determine how cane biomass power plant to identify cost savings that a biomass cogeneration diesel consumption could be reduced by the risk of failure and redefine the capital microgrid can provide through the mitigation implementing a wood biomass-powered investment plan. of diesel consumption. microgrid. 5 Comprehensive services, customized solutions

Every project carries a measure of uncertainty. Your best defense is experience and expertise. With global teams and cross-disciplinary experience, we can reduce the risk of budget overruns and project delays.

Unique solutions for unique fuels and controlled. Our gas-handling specialists can leverage their experience in designing Biomass power has challenges as well as benefits. flue gas desulfurization (FGD), NOx-selective First is the uniqueness of the fuel. We can help catalytic reduction (SCR), particulate matter you determine which biomass feedstock is best control, acid mist reduction, mercury control, for your geography. You’ll get a full consideration and carbon-capture-and-sequestration (CCS) of the logistical barriers to sourcing and storing systems to reduce the emission of harmful the material, and the information you need pollutants and ensure that your facility meets about the technical challenges of processing and emissions regulations. combusting the fuel.

One such challenge is the moisture content of Your trusted resource and partner biomass feedstock which can significantly limit In addition to emissions regulation compliance, its ability to become usable energy. We help our environmental specialists conduct you develop procedures for preprocessing the environmental impact assessments (EIAs), feedstock to improve its efficiency. complete permits, and represent you at hearings Additionally, biomass is an attractive fuel for and information sessions. combined heat & power (CHP) applications. Our We know what needs to be done. Our in-depth engineers are highly experienced in developing global expertise in environmental and permitting these types of facilities and can assess the value regulations alerts us to problems early in project of waste heat for your plant. development. That way, we can take action to Some feedstocks, like poultry litter, produce eliminate roadblocks and avoid costly delays harmful pollutants that must be captured when we’re executing later phases of the project. 6 | Energy | Biomass Power Closing the loop with biomass Mirroring the carbon cycle, biomass fuel allows for sustainable power generation.

Food and Useable Material

Harvesting Biomass Fuel

Power Photosynthesis Energy Solar Generation Irradiation

Treated Emissions Emission Flue Gas Control

Captured Materials

Technical and management services Ensuring that projects are delivered on budget and on schedule requires thorough oversight Drawing on our industry expertise, we help and management. As an owner’s engineer or you through the entire project life cycle, from the engineering, procurement, and construction concept development to decommissioning. Our management (EPCM) contractor, our job is to team will work with you to develop strategies improve the value of your plant. We do that and programs that optimize the reliability and by managing onsite activities and identifying efficiency of your facility, while minimizing costs opportunities for improvement. and risks at the same time. We’re experienced professionals, providing smart solutions that Following the development of a project using drive quality and value, helping you to minimize the EPCM model, we are also able to provide risks and life cycle costs. transitional operation and maintenance services to help bridge the gap between the construction From buyers to financiers, we’ve worked team and the operational staff. with all types of stakeholders to assess the conditions, performance, and overall value of Regardless of where you are in the project life energy assets. The technical mindset we apply cycle, you can count on our professionals to to these assessments has saved our biomass carefully listen to and wholly understand your power clients millions of dollars. We look at the needs and challenges. It’s how we help you big picture, considering not just the optimal obtain the best outcomes. component for a portion of the system, but the entire process.

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Whatever our clients envision, our engineers can design and build. With over six decades of business and technical experience in the , energy, and infrastructure sectors, we know your business and understand that your challenges are changing rapidly.

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