federal mandate increases in Canada, which isn’t likely at this point. The issue isn’t just a push for change at the government level, but also the cost involved in the production of biodiesel. It is currently substantially higher than the cost of regular diesel. lookINg AheAD For now, Methes Energies is completely focused on getting the Sombra site up to 100 per cent capacity, regardless of what the future market looks like for biodiesel. With the second quarter of 2014 just six months away, there is still work to be done in order to get the facility ready for maximum production. Once that is complete, Ng says that Methes will return to fo-cusing on its original strategy: to provide systems for small-scale entrepreneurs looking to enter the biodiesel industry. Now that the company has field tested both the Denami 600 and the Denami 3000, those involved have a better understanding of what can go wrong with the implementation of the system – something that they think will be of value for potential customers looking at pur-chasing their technology. At the same time, Ng realizes that they need to push for-ward with production and make sure that there is support for the industry in Canada: “The biodiesel industry in Canada is still very young, volumes are still very small and the industry is very fragile.” • For more on biofuels and bioproducts, visit www.canadianbiomassmagazine.ca A look inside the pre-treatment area where acid esterification takes place. Rawlings Waste Wood Hogs • Biomass & Co-Gen Operations • Compost & Mulch Operations • Sawmill & Log Yard Waste • Pulp, Pellet & Paper Plants • Wood Waste Recycling Facilities • Alternate Fuels for Cement Manufacturing For over 35 Years Rawlings is a proven leader in cost effective wood waste recovery equipment. 4600 Electric Portable Horizontal Grinder 48X48 Electric Stationary Vertical Grinder 460 Electric Stationary Horizontal Grinder Ph: 1.866.RocWear [762.9327] or 406.728.6182 • www.wastewoodhogs.com 14 Canadian BIOMASS september/oCtober 2013
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