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Biodiesel Production. Biodiesel: Fuel produced from fats, vegetable oils, and grease “Cross between a brewery and soap manufacturer”. Mayor’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development. Environmental Benefits. Emissions Reduction from Biodiesel vs. Diesel. Source: EPA.
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Biodiesel Production Biodiesel: Fuel produced from fats, vegetable oils, and grease “Cross between a brewery and soap manufacturer” Mayor’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development
Environmental Benefits Emissions Reduction from Biodiesel vs. Diesel Source: EPA Mayor’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development
Business Summary • Projected Jobs Produced: 15-25 jobs • Local hiring potential; Enterprise Zone incentives • Potential Feedstock from Existing/Proposed Port Uses: • Darling Delaware, Inc. tallow & rendering • SFPUC FOGs collection program (proposed) • Production Scale: 10-20 million gallons per year • Requires 2-5 acres of Port property • Secure fuel source for municipal fleet • Implementation Schedule: • Requests for Qualifications/Proposals: Summer/Fall 2007 • Existing Port tenants may bid • Rent to Port: • Long Term Ground Lease: Value of Industrial Land * Annual Return Mayor’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development
Maritime Connection Financial/Public Trust Benefit of Port Location Ship $ Ship $ Fats Oils Grease Feedstock Biodiesel Consumption Biodiesel Production Rail $$ Rail $$ Truck $$$$$ Truck $$$$$ Production facility will utilize existing rail and maritime terminals at Port Mayor’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development
Material Inputs and Outputs Mayor’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development
Addressing Environmental Impacts • City will only proceed with project if highest environmental standards are financially feasible • Hold company to strictest permitting standards • RFP process will select company with a proven track record of community responsibility Mayor’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development