Slide 1: Proposed Bioethanol Project TRC Pre-Meeting
Proposed Bioethanol Project TRC Pre-Meeting Dec 12th, 2024
Slide 2: Proposed 2G Bioethanol Project Overview
Proposed 2G Bioethanol Project Overview • RYAM is seeking issuance of a Development Order to install equipment that will allow RYAM to produce 2G Bioethanol from an existing byproduct stream. • 2G Bioethanol means bioethanol produced from woody biomass or non-food based sources. • The project create
Slide 3: RYAM's Existing Operations
RYAM’s Existing Operations • RYAM operates a pulping process that utilizes biomass to produce high purity cellulose products. • RYAM’s operation is located at 10 Gum Street. • RYAM’s property, inclusive of property in tidal marsh, is ~660 acres. • The pulping operation has been operating for 85 year
Slide 4: Proposed 2G Bioethanol Project Location
Proposed 2G Bioethanol Project Location Property Boundary 4
Slide 5: Existing Fernandina Pulping Process
Existing Fernandina Pulping Process 5
Slide 6: 2G Bioethanol Fits Into and Improves the Existing Pulping Process
2G Bioethanol Fits Into and Improves the Existing Pulping Process • SSL will be “detoured” from the existing process and then de-sugared SSL will be sent back to the Recovery Boiler and LignoTech Florida (LTF) • RYAM will use yeast to convert the sugars in the SSL to ethanol. • Local emissions impro
Slide 7: The Project is Consistent with and Achieves the Goals of Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code
The Project is Consistent with and Achieves the Goals of Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code 7
Slide 8: Consistent with Zoning and Ancillary Uses
Consistent with Zoning and Ancillary Uses • Comp. Plan and LDC authorize manufacturing in the Heavy Industrial I- 2 zoning district. • Definition of “Manufacturing and/or Assembly – Heavy” includes “uses involving intensive manufacturing and industrial operations, including the manufacturing, assemb
Slide 9: Satisfies City's Safety Questions
Satisfies City’s Safety Questions • Primary concern of the project is the flammability of ethanol • RYAM’s expert safety consultant conducted independent analysis that demonstrates the siting of the project is at a safe distance from • Pulping operations and related chemical storage; and • Community
Slide 10: Satisfies City's Safety Questions
Satisfies City’s Safety Questions • Key components of the safety measures • Utilizes the latest technology for distributed controls system including safety interlocks and alarm management systems • 24/7 automated process and ambient condition monitoring • Dedicated fire prevention technologies and f
Slide 11: Consistent with Site Plan Requirements
Consistent with Site Plan Requirements • Located on about 2.5 acres within the existing Heavy, Industrial 660-acre property • No greenfield impact • No impacts to trees • No public access and no parking area • Meets FAR requirements of the Comp Plan • The project does not pose threats to environment
Slide 12: Meets Environmental and Green Energy Goals
Meets Environmental and Green Energy Goals • Project will meet global demand for cleaner, renewable fuels • Production must qualify as carbon neutral to supply 2G market • Air Construction Permit received from FDEP on Oct 31st, 2024 • Local environmental conditions will improve with reduced air emis
Slide 13: Minimal Impact to City Facilities
Minimal Impact to City Facilities • Nominal increase in City potable water for additional employees • Nominal increase in sanitary sewer for additional employees • Electrical power supplied by existing plant Consistent with Goals of Maximizing Value of Property • Project is a higher and better use o
Slide 14: Proposed 2G Bioethanol Site Plan Review
Proposed 2G Bioethanol Site Plan Review • Review preliminary site plan 14