Laddonia Ethanol Plant Earns EPA Energy Star Combined Heat/Power Award

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized the Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility for reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions at a ceremony held April 6.

SKW developed the project by working with the Missouri Public Utility Alliance (MPUA) and Missouri Ethanol, LLC.  The project scope included a 14.3 Megawatt gas turbine/electric generator system, turbine building facility with control room, 69 KV substation, 69 KV electrical connection to grid, gas pipeline with metering/regulation, and SCADA system for local/remote monitoring /control.

SKW's services included developing the project concept, feasibility study, engineering design, air permit preparation/coordination, equipment specification/procurement, utility coordination with gas pipeline and electrical utility, preparation of construction bid packages, construction observation/inspection and commissioning.