Green Plains commissioning Fluid Quip Technologies’ MSC in York

In Nebraska, Green Plains Inc. has begun commissioning of the York, Nebraska, demonstration facility combining Fluid Quip Technologies’ precision separation and processing technology (MSC) with Shell Fiber Conversion Technology (SFCT). The new facility combines fermentation, mechanical separation and fiber conversion technology into one platform. This facility will demonstrate the potential to liberate all available renewable corn oil currently bound in the fiber fraction of the corn kernel, generate cellulosic sugars for production of low-carbon fuels, and further enhance and expand production of Ultra-High Protein feed ingredients for global animal feed diets.

Product and market development for the Ultra-High Protein feed ingredients is already underway, with active involvement from potential customers. Following successful demonstration of the combined technology, and subject to positive final investment decisions, Green Plains and Shell will look for potential opportunity to take this technology platform forward through full commercial deployment, beginning with one of Green Plains’ existing MSC™ facilities. Green Plains will market and distribute protein products through the company’s animal nutrition platform, and Shell will manage the energy-based low-carbon feedstocks and products for various uses within its global platform.