The bioenergy corridor : fact sheet

The Bioenergy Corridor
Fact Sheet

The Nation's Path to Renewable Energy
The Bioenergy Corridor runs throughout Georgia from Atlanta and Rome to the north, Columbus to the west, Valdosta and Brunswick to the south and Savannah and Augusta to the east. The Bioenergy Corridor's northern region encompasses research and development, academic, and public and private partnerships. Manufacturing facilities are primarily situated in the mid-to-south region, where a majority of commercial pine forests and current commercial forestry infrastructure are located.

U.S. Biofuels

Rome

Atlanta

Athens Augusta

Bulldog Biodiesel
U.S. Ethanol
First United Ethanol Sunshine Biofuels Windgap Farms

Columbus

Macon

Middle Georgia Biofuel
Savannah

Albany

Valdosta

Brunswick

R&D/Public-Private Partnerships Bioenergy Production Facilities

Biomass Energy-Producing Forest Industry Mills State Partners

For more information, contact: Alison Tyrer, Georgia Department of Economic Development, (404) 962-4078

TYPES OF BIOENERGY IN GEORGIA Biodiesel
Biodiesel is a biodegradable, non-toxic alternative fuel produced from natural renewable sources such as new and used vegetable oils and animal fats. Biodiesel Feedstocks
Soybean oil, peanut oil, sunflower seed oil, canola oil, chicken fat and waste grease Georgia Biodiesel Factories
U.S. Biofuels, Rome, Ga. Soymet, Rome, Ga. Middle Georgia Biofuels, Dublin, Ga. Sunshine Biofuels, Camilla, Ga. Bulldog Biodiesel, Ellenwood, Ga. Inland Oil, Bainbridge, Ga. Sept 2007 Alterra Biofuels, Gordon, Ga. Dec 2007 Alterra Biofuels, Plains, Ga.
Ethanol from Agricultural Crops
Ethanol is a clean-burning, high-octane fuel that is produced from renewable sources. In its most basic form, ethanol is grain alcohol produced from plant material. Ethanol can be blended with gasoline to create E85, a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. Vehicles that run on E85 are called Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) and are offered by several vehicle manufacturers. Standard gasoline engines burn E10, which contains only 10 percent ethanol. Ethanol Feedstocks
Corn, sugar cane, sugar beets and sweet potatoes Georgia Ethanol Factories
Windgap Farms, Baconton, Ga. U.S. Ethanol, Cordele, Ga. First United Ethanol, Camilla, Ga.
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For more information, contact: Alison Tyrer, Georgia Department of Economic Development, (404) 962-4078

Cellulosic Ethanol
Cellulosic ethanol can be produced from a variety of non-food products that contain cellulose. Great environmental benefits are realized when cellulosic ethanol is used in place of gasoline. Additionally, Georgia citizens will realize economic benefit by using ethanol from wood and agricultural residues instead of imported gasoline. Georgia has almost 20 million dry tons of timber harvesting residues and unmerchantable timber available annually, and Georgia timberland owners are growing more wood each year than is being removed from the forests. This tremendous renewable resource of growing timber ensures a long-term and continuous supply.
Cellulosic Ethanol Feedstocks Switchgrass, wood, hay, plants and garbage
Cellulosic Ethanol Factories Range Fuels, Soperton, Ga., will be the nation's first cellulosic ethanol plant.
GEORGIA'S BIOENERGY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The State Energy Office completed a comprehensive state energy plan.
EPD expedites the permitting process for biofuels facilities (90 days or less).
Georgia's "one-stop shop" brings together representatives of local, state and federal government to meet with companies and to address their questions about investing in Georgia.
Legislation passed to reduce sales taxes on ethanol and biodiesel companies.
The state awarded grants that have moved the industry forward. An example of this is with Savannah-based Herty Advanced Materials Development Center, a world leader in cellulose processing, which recently approved a major $1 million investment of state funds to expand biofuel development facilities in Georgia in an effort to reduce risk and increase speed-to-market operations.
Georgia's colleges gained global recognition for their researching efforts.
In November 2007, Range Fuels broke ground in Soperton, Ga. for the nation's first commerciallyoperated cellulosic ethanol plant. During Range Fuels groundbreaking, Governor Sonny Perdue proclaimed Georgia as The Bioenergy Corridor for the nation.
Georgia is incubating companies that are working on alternative fuel technologies.
The State fleet has over 750 alternatively-fueled vehicles.
Georgia is progressive and plans to continue leading the way to unique bioenergy solutions. The state has the human and technical capital to succeed; the deep understanding of future energy needs and environmental benefits to residents; a pro-business climate that encourages entrepreneurship in bioenergy; and the support of state officials, producers and its residents.
For more information, contact: Alison Tyrer, Georgia Department of Economic Development, (404) 962-4078