Abengoa's new plant in Hugoton, Kansas, has the capacity to convert more than 300,000 dry tonnes of agricultural waste into up to 25 Mgal of ethanol and 21 MW of renewable electricity.
The Mojave Solar Plant was inaugurated in January 2015 and has a total capacity of 280 MW. It produces enough clean energy to supply 91,000 homes in California and reduce reliance on power plants running on fossil fuels.
Abengoa brings clean energy for Chile’s future, fostering regional and national socioeconomic development, as
well as international competitiveness of its industry
National Security, stabilty and autonomy.
This document presents a distributed model called Clean Fuel and Healthy Food that aims to provide affordable clean fuel access, local jobs, and regenerative farming solutions in emerging economies. It does this through breakthrough modular enrichment and storage technology and proprietary nutrient recovery technology to produce bioCNG from agricultural waste in a more efficient and affordable way. This bioCNG can then be used for cooking, remote power applications, and mobility to help address global challenges around energy poverty, soil regeneration, and carbon emissions.
This document provides an overview of Emergence Bioenergy Inc.'s waste-to-energy micro-combined heat and power technology and pilot project. The technology uses biogas generated from cattle and agricultural waste to power a micro-CHP unit capable of providing continuous electric power plus heat. A pilot will be conducted at a dairy farm site in Bangladesh to test the technology and business models for supplying power to telecom towers and rural consumers. The objectives are to validate the technology, business model, and ability to provide reliable 24/7 power using multiple fuel sources including biogas, and to determine costs required for commercial scalability.
R&D&I OVERVIEW AND INNOVATION TRENDS 2021 AND CHALLENGES FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION
Germán López Lara, Head of the Energy and Environmental Sector at CTA
Workshp: Innovation and regulation in the framework of the energy transition -Funseam/ Tr@nsnet-
https://funseam.com/innovation-and-regulation-in-the-framework-of-the-energy-transition/
EIT InnoEnergy is an open innovation ecosystem for sustainable energy in Europe that aims to reduce the risks and time-to-market for energy innovations. It focuses on several key areas including circular innovations in bioeconomy, waste solutions, and power-to-X. Notable examples from its portfolio include Meva Energy, which provides gasification technology to utilize biomass fuels, and C-Green, which offers hydrothermal carbonization technology for sustainable sludge management. The document discusses the opportunities in linking circularity and energy and provides an overview of EIT InnoEnergy's activities, portfolio, and its annual Business Booster networking event.
The town of Ayer, Massachusetts was awarded Green Community status in 2011. Their goal is to reduce energy usage by 20% within 5 years through various initiatives. They have implemented several successful projects like installing solar arrays, automating town hall controls, converting pumping stations to gas, and lighting upgrades. One solar project involved overcoming regulatory challenges and false starts before partnering with a reputable company. This net metering contract has saved over $100,000 in energy costs over 9 months. A feasibility study found an anaerobic digester to convert waste to energy would be too expensive. Future plans include more LED conversions and investigating regional solutions for an anaerobic digester.
Project LIBERTY is the transformation of an existing conventional corn dry mill ethanol facility into an integrated bio-refinery with eco-sustainable and renewable technologies.
The Mojave Solar Plant was inaugurated in January 2015 and has a total capacity of 280 MW. It produces enough clean energy to supply 91,000 homes in California and reduce reliance on power plants running on fossil fuels.
Abengoa brings clean energy for Chile’s future, fostering regional and national socioeconomic development, as
well as international competitiveness of its industry
National Security, stabilty and autonomy.
This document presents a distributed model called Clean Fuel and Healthy Food that aims to provide affordable clean fuel access, local jobs, and regenerative farming solutions in emerging economies. It does this through breakthrough modular enrichment and storage technology and proprietary nutrient recovery technology to produce bioCNG from agricultural waste in a more efficient and affordable way. This bioCNG can then be used for cooking, remote power applications, and mobility to help address global challenges around energy poverty, soil regeneration, and carbon emissions.
This document provides an overview of Emergence Bioenergy Inc.'s waste-to-energy micro-combined heat and power technology and pilot project. The technology uses biogas generated from cattle and agricultural waste to power a micro-CHP unit capable of providing continuous electric power plus heat. A pilot will be conducted at a dairy farm site in Bangladesh to test the technology and business models for supplying power to telecom towers and rural consumers. The objectives are to validate the technology, business model, and ability to provide reliable 24/7 power using multiple fuel sources including biogas, and to determine costs required for commercial scalability.
R&D&I OVERVIEW AND INNOVATION TRENDS 2021 AND CHALLENGES FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION
Germán López Lara, Head of the Energy and Environmental Sector at CTA
Workshp: Innovation and regulation in the framework of the energy transition -Funseam/ Tr@nsnet-
https://funseam.com/innovation-and-regulation-in-the-framework-of-the-energy-transition/
EIT InnoEnergy is an open innovation ecosystem for sustainable energy in Europe that aims to reduce the risks and time-to-market for energy innovations. It focuses on several key areas including circular innovations in bioeconomy, waste solutions, and power-to-X. Notable examples from its portfolio include Meva Energy, which provides gasification technology to utilize biomass fuels, and C-Green, which offers hydrothermal carbonization technology for sustainable sludge management. The document discusses the opportunities in linking circularity and energy and provides an overview of EIT InnoEnergy's activities, portfolio, and its annual Business Booster networking event.
The town of Ayer, Massachusetts was awarded Green Community status in 2011. Their goal is to reduce energy usage by 20% within 5 years through various initiatives. They have implemented several successful projects like installing solar arrays, automating town hall controls, converting pumping stations to gas, and lighting upgrades. One solar project involved overcoming regulatory challenges and false starts before partnering with a reputable company. This net metering contract has saved over $100,000 in energy costs over 9 months. A feasibility study found an anaerobic digester to convert waste to energy would be too expensive. Future plans include more LED conversions and investigating regional solutions for an anaerobic digester.
Project LIBERTY is the transformation of an existing conventional corn dry mill ethanol facility into an integrated bio-refinery with eco-sustainable and renewable technologies.
CPI-International Energy Unit (IEU) is a subsidiary of CP International Group dedicated to introducing next generation renewable energy technologies and sustainability solutions. IEU focuses on strategic areas like solar energy, waste-to-energy, and environmental sustainability. Key technologies include a hybrid solar PV-thermal collector and an advanced thermal process for converting waste to energy without combustion. IEU provides turnkey solutions and has investment opportunities in solar and waste-to-energy projects in MENA, with estimated total investments of $5 billion by 2030 generating annual net profits of $3.8 billion.
STE power – Abengoa’s parabolic trough collectorsAbengoa
Abengoa is an international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors. It has over 70 years of experience in engineering and construction and specializes in complex turn-key projects. Abengoa develops pioneering solar, biofuel, and conventional power projects worldwide, with the goal of becoming a leader in designing and building sustainable energy and industrial plants.
The document summarizes lessons learned from Radian retrofit projects that aimed to significantly reduce household CO2 emissions and residents' energy costs. Key findings include that retrofits achieved 43-74% CO2 reductions and 0-56% cost savings. Feedback was mixed and more resident education was needed. The proposed 'Retrofit South East' project aims to further develop the capacity for low carbon housing retrofits in the region through research, exemplar projects, skills training and developing finance models.
Briquetting Machine Provide Fuel Without ChemicalNilam Zalavadiya
The document discusses biomass briquetting as an environmentally friendly fuel production technique that does not require chemicals. It describes how briquetting plants use agricultural and forestry waste to produce fuel briquettes through a mechanical process. Briquetting is becoming a major source of renewable energy in developing countries due to incentives and its ability to solve waste handling problems while generating economic benefits. The conclusion states that briquetting machines can help develop both the economy and ecology through clean fuel production.
Aprovechamiento de los residuos orgánicos alexa842003
1. The document describes the BIOGASTIGER biogas system, an innovative modular system for producing biogas from organic waste developed by Fickert & Winterling Group.
2. The BIOGASTIGER system aims to standardize biogas production equipment to enable mass production and uses a plug-and-play design for easy assembly.
3. The system is positioned as a solution for waste management and renewable energy production in sectors such as municipalities, food processing, and agriculture.
Pinal Power, Turning Arizona’s Green Waste into Renewable, Reliable Baseload ...City of Maricopa
Resolution 10-42. A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, in support of the planned Pinal Power, LLC Renewable Energy Facility.
Capturing Hidden Value in Local Assets - Gordon Gill, Partner at Adrian Smith...nrcampbell79
The document discusses decarbonization plans for Chicago. It notes that buildings account for 70% of CO2 emissions in Chicago, with the Chicago Loop producing 3.9 million metric tons of carbon each year. Over 90% of buildings in the Chicago Loop were built before 1975 and have aging equipment. The document presents a parametric model of the Chicago Loop that analyzes building data like use, size, carbon and energy use to inform decarbonization strategies. It advocates a step-by-step approach using new technologies and philosophies to reduce carbon emissions from existing and new buildings.
ICLEI and UNEP have partnered for years to support cities in addressing climate change challenges at the local level. UNEP supports ICLEI's Local Government Climate Roadmap to ensure local governments have a strong position in post-2012 global climate agreements. The document highlights climate actions and partnerships of various cities around the world.
This document describes a measure in east Veneto, Italy where vineyard pruning residues are used for heat production rather than being disposed of in landfills. A cooperative called COAL developed a process where prunings are harvested, baled, transported, and chipped then used to fuel boilers and stoves. COAL manages around 50 small heating plants through contracting agreements and also operates a 1MWe cogeneration plant. This measure provides environmental benefits through sustainable energy production and reducing landfill waste while creating social benefits.
Airier Natura Pvt. Ltd. Manufactures & Suppliers a wide range of Air ventilators, Turbo ventilator, Turbine Ventilators, Attic ventilator, Industrial Ventilators, Turbine air ventilators, Eco ventilator, exhaust fans, ventilation fan in Bangalore, India.
The vision of Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) is compelling. In theory, the amount of energy consumed by the building for an entire year should be less than or equal to the amount of energy produced by the onsite renewable source.
The main aim of the project is to build maximum number of floors in the building and make it zero net site energy using roof-top solar photovoltaic (PV) panels. To check weather effect, project is simulated in three different weather conditions.
The document summarizes initiatives several MGM Resorts International properties have undertaken to increase energy efficiency and sustainability, such as installing variable frequency drives, improving lighting efficiency, increasing recycling rates, and implementing renewable energy projects. These projects have resulted in annual savings of over $5 million and 50 million kWh of energy across MGM properties.
Energy Conservation Provisions in BuildingVarun Jain
The document discusses energy conservation and green building practices. It defines energy conservation as decreasing the quantity of energy used through efficient energy use or reduced consumption. It then discusses key aspects of green building like building orientation, envelope materials, landscaping, water management, HVAC, lighting and building management systems. Specific green materials and techniques are mentioned like AAC blocks, fly ash bricks, cavity walls, use of recycled content and locally sourced materials. Green roofing systems like inverted roofs and benefits of vegetated roofs are also covered.
Bring Solar Home Campaign for DOE Solar America Cities ConferenceSolar San Antonio
An overview of the Bring Solar Home campaign by Solar San Antonio's executive director, Lanny Sinkin, at the DOE's Solar America Cities Conference 2011 in Philadelphia.
Given by Heng Sokbil
The second in our series of workshops designed to gather input from stakeholders involved in existing off-grid projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America. This event is workshop scheduled to be held in Malaysia for the ASEAN countries will be organised by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS).
AIGUASOL is an international energy engineering cooperative that aims to create efficient and environmentally friendly energy systems. It offers services including engineering, R&D, consulting, software and training. Its solutions cover areas like energy in buildings, district networks, energy policy, rehabilitation, management systems, net zero buildings, and reducing industry's energy intensity. AIGUASOL has extensive experience with projects in these domains across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It utilizes simulation tools, custom software and the latest R&D to propose optimized energy solutions for its customers.
Solana is a key example of the internationalization of Abengoa.It's solar field covers 3 square miles with approximately 3,200 mirrored parabolic trough collectors, which makes it the world's largest parabolic trough plant.
The document summarizes Abengoa's Mojave Solar plant in California. The 280 MW plant uses parabolic trough technology to supply clean energy to 91,000 households. During construction over 2,200 people were employed and it will prevent over 223,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually. The plant cost $1.6 billion to build and receives power payments through a 25-year PPA with Pacific Gas & Electric.
Abengoa is a global company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors. It generates electricity from renewable resources, converts biomass into biofuels, and produces drinking water from seawater. Abengoa's first commercial scale cellulosic ethanol plant is located in Hugoton, Kansas and produces 25 million gallons of ethanol per year from agricultural crop residues using Abengoa's proprietary enzymatic hydrolysis technology. The Hugoton plant provides income for local farmers through its use of over 300,000 tons of locally sourced biomass annually.
CPI-International Energy Unit (IEU) is a subsidiary of CP International Group dedicated to introducing next generation renewable energy technologies and sustainability solutions. IEU focuses on strategic areas like solar energy, waste-to-energy, and environmental sustainability. Key technologies include a hybrid solar PV-thermal collector and an advanced thermal process for converting waste to energy without combustion. IEU provides turnkey solutions and has investment opportunities in solar and waste-to-energy projects in MENA, with estimated total investments of $5 billion by 2030 generating annual net profits of $3.8 billion.
STE power – Abengoa’s parabolic trough collectorsAbengoa
Abengoa is an international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors. It has over 70 years of experience in engineering and construction and specializes in complex turn-key projects. Abengoa develops pioneering solar, biofuel, and conventional power projects worldwide, with the goal of becoming a leader in designing and building sustainable energy and industrial plants.
The document summarizes lessons learned from Radian retrofit projects that aimed to significantly reduce household CO2 emissions and residents' energy costs. Key findings include that retrofits achieved 43-74% CO2 reductions and 0-56% cost savings. Feedback was mixed and more resident education was needed. The proposed 'Retrofit South East' project aims to further develop the capacity for low carbon housing retrofits in the region through research, exemplar projects, skills training and developing finance models.
Briquetting Machine Provide Fuel Without ChemicalNilam Zalavadiya
The document discusses biomass briquetting as an environmentally friendly fuel production technique that does not require chemicals. It describes how briquetting plants use agricultural and forestry waste to produce fuel briquettes through a mechanical process. Briquetting is becoming a major source of renewable energy in developing countries due to incentives and its ability to solve waste handling problems while generating economic benefits. The conclusion states that briquetting machines can help develop both the economy and ecology through clean fuel production.
Aprovechamiento de los residuos orgánicos alexa842003
1. The document describes the BIOGASTIGER biogas system, an innovative modular system for producing biogas from organic waste developed by Fickert & Winterling Group.
2. The BIOGASTIGER system aims to standardize biogas production equipment to enable mass production and uses a plug-and-play design for easy assembly.
3. The system is positioned as a solution for waste management and renewable energy production in sectors such as municipalities, food processing, and agriculture.
Pinal Power, Turning Arizona’s Green Waste into Renewable, Reliable Baseload ...City of Maricopa
Resolution 10-42. A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, in support of the planned Pinal Power, LLC Renewable Energy Facility.
Capturing Hidden Value in Local Assets - Gordon Gill, Partner at Adrian Smith...nrcampbell79
The document discusses decarbonization plans for Chicago. It notes that buildings account for 70% of CO2 emissions in Chicago, with the Chicago Loop producing 3.9 million metric tons of carbon each year. Over 90% of buildings in the Chicago Loop were built before 1975 and have aging equipment. The document presents a parametric model of the Chicago Loop that analyzes building data like use, size, carbon and energy use to inform decarbonization strategies. It advocates a step-by-step approach using new technologies and philosophies to reduce carbon emissions from existing and new buildings.
ICLEI and UNEP have partnered for years to support cities in addressing climate change challenges at the local level. UNEP supports ICLEI's Local Government Climate Roadmap to ensure local governments have a strong position in post-2012 global climate agreements. The document highlights climate actions and partnerships of various cities around the world.
This document describes a measure in east Veneto, Italy where vineyard pruning residues are used for heat production rather than being disposed of in landfills. A cooperative called COAL developed a process where prunings are harvested, baled, transported, and chipped then used to fuel boilers and stoves. COAL manages around 50 small heating plants through contracting agreements and also operates a 1MWe cogeneration plant. This measure provides environmental benefits through sustainable energy production and reducing landfill waste while creating social benefits.
Airier Natura Pvt. Ltd. Manufactures & Suppliers a wide range of Air ventilators, Turbo ventilator, Turbine Ventilators, Attic ventilator, Industrial Ventilators, Turbine air ventilators, Eco ventilator, exhaust fans, ventilation fan in Bangalore, India.
The vision of Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) is compelling. In theory, the amount of energy consumed by the building for an entire year should be less than or equal to the amount of energy produced by the onsite renewable source.
The main aim of the project is to build maximum number of floors in the building and make it zero net site energy using roof-top solar photovoltaic (PV) panels. To check weather effect, project is simulated in three different weather conditions.
The document summarizes initiatives several MGM Resorts International properties have undertaken to increase energy efficiency and sustainability, such as installing variable frequency drives, improving lighting efficiency, increasing recycling rates, and implementing renewable energy projects. These projects have resulted in annual savings of over $5 million and 50 million kWh of energy across MGM properties.
Energy Conservation Provisions in BuildingVarun Jain
The document discusses energy conservation and green building practices. It defines energy conservation as decreasing the quantity of energy used through efficient energy use or reduced consumption. It then discusses key aspects of green building like building orientation, envelope materials, landscaping, water management, HVAC, lighting and building management systems. Specific green materials and techniques are mentioned like AAC blocks, fly ash bricks, cavity walls, use of recycled content and locally sourced materials. Green roofing systems like inverted roofs and benefits of vegetated roofs are also covered.
Bring Solar Home Campaign for DOE Solar America Cities ConferenceSolar San Antonio
An overview of the Bring Solar Home campaign by Solar San Antonio's executive director, Lanny Sinkin, at the DOE's Solar America Cities Conference 2011 in Philadelphia.
Given by Heng Sokbil
The second in our series of workshops designed to gather input from stakeholders involved in existing off-grid projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America. This event is workshop scheduled to be held in Malaysia for the ASEAN countries will be organised by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS).
AIGUASOL is an international energy engineering cooperative that aims to create efficient and environmentally friendly energy systems. It offers services including engineering, R&D, consulting, software and training. Its solutions cover areas like energy in buildings, district networks, energy policy, rehabilitation, management systems, net zero buildings, and reducing industry's energy intensity. AIGUASOL has extensive experience with projects in these domains across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It utilizes simulation tools, custom software and the latest R&D to propose optimized energy solutions for its customers.
Solana is a key example of the internationalization of Abengoa.It's solar field covers 3 square miles with approximately 3,200 mirrored parabolic trough collectors, which makes it the world's largest parabolic trough plant.
The document summarizes Abengoa's Mojave Solar plant in California. The 280 MW plant uses parabolic trough technology to supply clean energy to 91,000 households. During construction over 2,200 people were employed and it will prevent over 223,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually. The plant cost $1.6 billion to build and receives power payments through a 25-year PPA with Pacific Gas & Electric.
Abengoa is a global company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors. It generates electricity from renewable resources, converts biomass into biofuels, and produces drinking water from seawater. Abengoa's first commercial scale cellulosic ethanol plant is located in Hugoton, Kansas and produces 25 million gallons of ethanol per year from agricultural crop residues using Abengoa's proprietary enzymatic hydrolysis technology. The Hugoton plant provides income for local farmers through its use of over 300,000 tons of locally sourced biomass annually.
Biomass is organic waste originated in a biological, spontaneous or induced, process. Its use as fuel leads to wider environmental benefits.
Abengoa is committed to this kind of innovative facilities that meet the criteria of sustainability and efficiency and provide major environmental, economic and social benefits.
Abengoa's KaXu Solar One is the first commercial solar plant to operate in South Africa. It went operational in February 2015 and has the capacity to generate enough clean electricity to supply 80,000 homes.
Abengoa Solar, power for a sustainable worldAbengoa
Abengoa leads the solar thermal industry with solar thermal electric power tower and parabolic trough technology, thermal energy storage systems, hybrid solar plants, conventional and high concentration photovoltaic installations. Discover Abengoa Solar.
Abengoa focuses its growth on
creation of new technologies that contribute to sustainable development.
Technology is our engine of growth, providing innovating solutions
to create value and maintain a leadership position.
Abengoa´s mission in relations to water is to contribute to the sustainable development of the water market by promoting, developing and operating water-treatment plants and using leading technology as a means of growth.
Abengoa applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, generating electricity from renewable resources, converting biomass into biofuels and producing drinking water from sea water.
Discover the activity that Abengoa developes around the world and join the energy of change.
Abengoa is building the 50 MW Khi Solar One concentrating solar power plant near Upington, South Africa. The 205 meter tall tower uses over 4,000 heliostat mirrors to reflect sunlight and heat a receiver at the top of the tower. The plant uses super-heated steam and a two-hour thermal energy storage system to provide dispatchable solar power. Khi Solar One will provide clean energy for 65,000 homes while creating local jobs and economic opportunities for the region.
Abengoa is building the 50 MW Khi Solar One concentrating solar power plant near Upington, South Africa. The 205 meter tall tower uses over 4,000 heliostat mirrors to reflect sunlight and heat a receiver, producing steam to power a turbine. Technological advances increase efficiency and reduce water use compared to previous plants. The project will provide clean energy for 65,000 homes while creating jobs and economic opportunities for the region.
Abengoa is building the 50 MW Khi Solar One concentrating solar power plant near Upington, South Africa. The 205 meter tall tower uses over 4,000 heliostat mirrors to reflect sunlight and heat a receiver at the top of the tower. The plant uses super-heated steam and a two-hour thermal energy storage system to provide electricity even when the sun is not shining. The project is a partnership that will provide clean energy for 65,000 homes while creating jobs and economic opportunities for the region.
Solar Thermal Electricity – tower technologyAbengoa
Abengoa is committed to Solar Thermal Electricity (STE) technology for its ability to generate clean energy which adapts to customer demand profile.
Tower technology operation is based on the concentration and capture of solar energy for later conversion into electricity through a thermodynamic cycle.
Khi Solar One (50 MW), located in South Africa, is Abengoa´s third commercial solar tower and its first outside of Spain. This plant represents important technological advances in efficiency as it uses higher temperatures during the generation process.
Abengoa is a global technology company that applies innovative solutions for sustainability in infrastructure, environmental, and energy sectors. It focuses on generating renewable energy, recycling waste, managing water resources, and using information technologies to efficiently manage operations. Abengoa is also a leader in solar energy, biofuels, industrial waste treatment, water management, information technologies, engineering and construction projects. The company aims to promote sustainable development through investment in research and development of new technologies.
STE technology is now technically and commercially mature.
It enables hybridization with conventional sources; it contributes to energy security; it is a source of new jobs; and it is environmentally-friendly.
Solar thermal energy. Parabolic trough collectorsAbengoa
Abengoa counts on its own solar thermal
technology and is a world leader in the construction
of this type of plant, with 1.7 GW of installed
capacity representing 34 % of the worldwide
production of solar thermal energy.
Inauguration of the Accra desalination plant (Ghana)Abengoa
Abengoa inaugurates the Accra desalination plant in Ghana.
This desalination plant has the capacity to produce 60,000 m3 of drinking water per day, to supply almost 500,000 people in the Greater Accra Region (Ghana).
Abengoa counts on its own solar thermal technology and is a world leader in the construction of this type of plant. Solar thermal tower technology (STET) allows the production of electricity by concentrating solar power, captured by a field of heliostats, onto a receiver point located at the top of a tower.
Solana, the largest parabolic trough plant in the worldAbengoa
Solana, the largest parabolic trough plant in the world in operation since 2013, is located in Phoenix (Arizona, USA). It is a 280 megawatt (MW) installation with six hours of thermal storage.
Similar to Presenting the Hugoton plant in Texas (20)
Jubail 3A desalination plant – Saudi ArabiaAbengoa
The Jubail 3A desalination plant that Abengoa is building in Saudi Arabia will be one of the largest with reverse osmosis technology in the country and it will have the capacity to supply drinking water to three million people.
La planta desaladora de Jubail, en construcción por Abengoa en consorcio con la empresa de ingeniería y construcción SEPCOIII, será una de las plantas desaladoras con tecnología de ósmosis inversa más grande de Arabia Saudí.
The desalination plant in Barka, constructed by Abengoa, has the capacity to desalinate 45,000 m3 of water per day through reverse osmosis technology, and is located in the Gulf of Oman, in the north-east of the country.
La planta desaladora de Barka, construida por Abengoa, cuenta con capacidad para desalar 45.000 m3 de agua al día a través de tecnología de ósmosis inversa y se encuentra situada en el Golfo de Omán, al noreste del país.
Khi Solar One is the first solar thermal tower plant in Africa. With a capacity of 50 MW, it is located in Upington, South Africa and it It will contribute to the country´s goals of introducing up to 17,800 MW of renewable energy by 2030, and reducing its dependence on oil and natural gas.
Khi Solar One es la primera planta termosolar de torre de África. Con una capacidad de 50 MW, se ubica en Upington, Sudáfrica, y contribuirá a la meta del país de alcanzar 17.800 MW de energía renovable en 2030. Además, reducirá su dependencia del petróleo y del gas natural.
The document summarizes the Abengoa seawater desalination plant in Honaine, Algeria. The plant has a capacity of 200,000 cubic meters per day and began operations in 2011. It uses reverse osmosis technology and serves over 1 million people. This was the second large-scale plant developed by Abengoa in Algeria, along with other plants in Skikda and Ténès, totaling a production capacity of 500,000 cubic meters per day across the three plants. The desalination plant is part of Algeria's program launched in 2005 to address water scarcity issues.
Abengoa desarrolló una planta desaladora de agua de mar en Honaine, Argelia con una capacidad de 200.000 m3/día. La planta ha estado en operación desde 2011 y puede abastecer a más de un millón de personas. Utiliza ósmosis inversa y cuenta con diez módulos de membranas de 20.000 m3/día cada uno. Esta planta es la segunda de tres plantas desaladoras construidas por Abengoa en Argelia.
The Skikda desalination plant in Algeria has been in operation since 2009 with a capacity to desalinate 100,000 cubic meters of sea water per day through reverse osmosis. It supplies drinking water to the over 600,000 people in the city of Skikda and surrounding areas. The plant uses an intake tower, physicochemical pretreatment, double filtration stages, and five reverse osmosis membrane sets to treat the water. This desalination plant is part of Algeria's national program launched in 2005 to desalinate 1 million cubic meters of water per day to address the country's water scarcity issues.
Abengoa construyó y opera una planta desaladora en Skikda, Argelia que tiene una capacidad de 100,000 metros cúbicos de agua por día mediante ósmosis inversa. Esta desaladora abastece de agua potable a la ciudad de Skikda y sus alrededores, lo que representó un hito en la expansión internacional de Abengoa en el mercado de la desalación.
Planta desaladora de 250.000 metros cúbicos al día que garantizará el suministro de agua de las ciudades de La Meca, Jeddah, Taif y Al-Baha en Arabia Saudí.
Abengoa is building in Chile, in consortium with Acciona, the first solar thermal tower plant in Latin America. Located in the Atacama Desert, it will have a capacity of 110 MW and prevent the emission into the atmosphere of 630,000 tons of C02 per year. In this same complex, Abengoa has already built a 100 MW photovoltaic plant.
Abengoa está construyendo en Chile, en consorcio con Acciona, la que será la primera planta termosolar de torre Latinoamérica. Ubicada en el desierto de Atacama, tendrá una capacidad de 110 MW y evitará la emisión a la atmósfera de 630.000 toneladas de C02 al año. En este mismo complejo, Abengoa ha ejecutado en solitario una planta fotovoltaica de 100 MW.
The Scarabeus project, funded by the European Commission, seeks to reduce carbon emissions in solar thermal plants by introducing novel supercritical CO2 cycles in solar thermal plants. Abengoa participates in the project along with eight other partners, including universities and companies, from six different countries.
Abengoa dispone de una dilatada experiencia en el tratamiento de aguas, tanto en potabilización como en tratamiento y reutilización de aguas residuales de origen urbano, incluyendo la digestión y valorización de los fangos. Conoce todas nuestras soluciones en nuestro folleto.
Abengoa dispone de una plataforma de pruebas de referencia mundial que permite validar y consolidar sus desarrollos tecnológicos antes de su implementación comercial. Integra sistemas de almacenamiento térmico en sales para garantizar la producción durante largos períodos sin radiación solar. Es especialista en la hibridación de tecnologías renovables para proporcionar soluciones óptimas de gestión y estabilidad en la generación de energía.
Soluciones de Descarbonización. Hibridación para redes aisladasAbengoa
Abengoa es experta en la hibridación de plantas que proporcionan energía limpia y gestionable y es reconocida a nivel mundial por su capacidad para desarrollar soluciones de descarbonización fiables y asequibles para el sector minero, instalaciones industriales y redes aisladas.
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
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Presentation of the OECD Artificial Intelligence Review of Germany
Presenting the Hugoton plant in Texas
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Located in Hugoton, Kansas, Abengoa's
new plant has the capacity to convert more
than 300,000 dry tons of agricultural
residues into up to 25 Mgal of ethanol and
21 MW of renewable electricity.
Hugoton project
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Energy
The growing global demand for energy calls for new
solutions, prioritizing those that use clean and
renewable sources. Abengoa develops infrastructure
projects that convert energy from renewable sources
into electricity and biofuels, as well as constructing
the transmission lines that make up our electricity
networks.
Environment
The growth of the population, improved living
conditions in developing countries and climate
change will lead to significant changes in the
demand for natural resources.
Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM /NASDAQ: ABGB) applies innovative
technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment
sectors, generating electricity from renewable resources, converting
biomass into biofuels and producing drinking water from sea water.
Abengoa
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Abengoa executes its engineering, infrastructure concessions
and industrial production activities in both the energy and
environmental sectors:
Engineering and construction
Engineering and construction include our traditional engineering activities in the
energy and water sectors, with more than 70 years of experience around the
world. We specialize in the completion of complex turn-key projects for
concentrating solar power (CSP) plants, solar-gas hybrid plants, conventional
generation plants, biofuels plants and water infrastructures, as well as large-scale
desalination plants and transmission lines, among others.
Concession-type infrastructures
We have an extensive portfolio of proprietary concession assets that generate
revenues that are governed by long term sales agreements, such as take-or-pay
contracts, tariff contracts and power purchase agreements (PPAs). This activity
includes the operation of electric (solar, cogeneration or wind) energy generation
plants and transmission lines. These assets generate no demand risk with high
operational efficiencies.
Industrial production
This aspect of our business includes a highly technological component, such as
biofuels, industrial waste recycling and the development of solar technology.
Abengoa is considered a leader in these areas, across the globe, in the markets in
which we operate.
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Abengoa has a broad experience in the construction and operation of facilities for
the production of sustainable biofuels. The company has 70 years of experience in
engineering and construction of these facilities. We are the largest international
contractor of energy infrastructures with three decades of operational experience
as well as a world leader in production for almost two decades.
Hugoton
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Location: Hugoton, Kansas (USA)
Production capacity: 25 Mgal of ethanol and 21 MW of renewable electricity
Technology: enzymatic hydrolysis technology to extract sugars from cellulosic
materials by using proprietary enzymes developed by Abengoa
Biomass used: 300,000 dry tons of locally sourced biomass per year
Gasoline that will be supplied with clean energy: 250 Mgal/year
Tons of CO2 prevented from entering the atmosphere: 139,000
Jobs creation: 76 full-time jobs
This project received a $97 million U.S. Department of Energy grant.
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Abengoa’s new commercial-scale ethanol production plant, located in Hugoton,
Kansas (USA), will use more than 300,000 tons of dry agricultural waste to
produce up to 25 Mgal of cellulosic ethanol and 21 Mw of renewable electric
power.
Over the last 10 years, Abengoa has developed its enzymatic hydrolysis technology
to extract sugars from cellulosic materials. At each developmental scale (lab, pilot
plant, demonstration plant and commercial), Abengoa has operated its facilities
with patented technology. With the commissioning of the cellulosic ethanol (also
known as second-generation ethanol) plant in Hugoton, the company plans to
license and partner with interested parties, for future projects and products.
The commissioning of this new plant places Abengoa as a world leader in the
production of sustainable fuel.
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Cellulosic technology
The new commercial-scale cellulosic bioethanol refinery is the first facility to use
Abengoa’s patented technology. The intellectual property was developed and
tested over the last 10 years to produce renewable fuel from vegetable fibers and
cellulosic biomass.
The new Hugoton plant can process more than 300,000 tons of dry agricultural
waste per year. Primary feedstock sources are corn stover (stalks and husks) and
wheat straw. Abengoa’s highly advanced and patented enzymes break down
waste material into sugars that can be fermented to produce a sustainable ethanol
product.
Environmental benefits
It is expected that the bioethanol produced in the Hugoton plant will replace up to
25 Mgal of fossil gasoline every year, which will result in a reduction of 139,000 t
of CO2 emissions from the atmosphere.
Most of the electric power generated in the Hugoton plant will be used for its
operation. This provides the plant with an environmentally-friendly energy source,
which is cost-effective.
Moreover, operation of this facility will be beneficial for the population of Stevens
County, Kansas; the plant will supply renewable electricity to the community,
meeting current energy demand of all households in the county.
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Social benefits
The economic benefits for Stevens County, resulting from the plant’s operation,
are substantial. Some 300-plus jobs were created during the four-year plant
construction process and at least $9,000,000 was spent in the procurement of
local services, goods and supplies.
At full operation, the plant will employ 76 people. Not only does the project
provide important benefits to local communities, but it impacts the entire region.
Abengoa will purchase cellulosic material (crop waste) from farmers in southwest
Kansas and the panhandles of Oklahoma and Texas, covering 85,000 acres.
The second-generation ethanol plant’s impact on the regional economy and that
of its renewably-sourced cellulosic fuel will make Abengoa a worldwide expert in
this field.
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Abengoa is committed to offering innovative solutions for sustainability
by integrating local perspectives with a global outlook.
Abengoa is committed to making internationalization a key initiative
within its strategic plan. With a presence on five continents, Abengoa’s
strategy is based on the following points:
Promoting, constructing and operating innovative solutions for sustainable
development.
Providing customized solutions for all sectors it operates in.
Guaranteeing efficient and responsible distribution and sales of
technologies and products around the world.
Leading technological development, such as second-generation biofuels
and concentrating solar power plants.
Data as of August, 2013.
Abengoa: a global company
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Rest of Europe
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Concentrating Solar Power
Abengoa Solar focuses on developing new technologies that produce electricity
from the sun. Abengoa is a global leader in concentrating solar power (CSP).
The company’s strategy is based on promoting and selling energy on a local scale,
manufacturing components on a regional level while developing new technologies
globally.
Abengoa’s solar business employs 160 people in the USA, with four offices in the
southwest: Denver (CO), Phoenix (AZ), San Francisco and Victorville (CA). Each
location is strategically positioned in an area with the greatest solar exposure. The
company also has an office in Washington, DC.
Abengoa in the USA
Abengoa’s presence in the USA has grown exponentially since the
company’s global expansion more than a decade ago. Abengoa has a wide
range of activities in the sustainable market, including bioenergy, solar
thermal energy, engineering and other environmental areas. The USA
accounts for 26% of the company’s global revenue, which is Abengoa’s
largest market [in terms of sales].
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CSP activities in the USA are currently concentrated on the operation and
maintenance of Solana, the world’s largest parabolic trough plant with a gross
capacity of 280 MW, and the construction of Mojave Solar (280 MW) in California.
Together these plants have created more than 3,000 direct jobs during their
construction, providing a major boost to local economies.
In 2012, Abengoa was selected to engineer, construct and commission one of the
largest photovoltaic plants in the world with a 200 MW capacity, which will
progressively come into operation during the second half of 2014 in the State of
California.
In the USA, Abengoa has more than 20 people dedicated to solar energy research
in collaboration with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), as well as
other leading institutions and universities.
In addition to activities in the USA, Abengoa’s solar business spans across multiple
geographies within four continents. Commercially operated plants are located in
Spain, Algeria and the United Arab Emirates, with a combined installed capacity of
1,223 MW. Furthermore, Abengoa has 150 MW under construction in South
Africa, and 110 MW in preconstruction in Israel, with another 100 MW plant to be
built in South Africa.
Spain has 693 MW of installed capacity in commercial operation, which includes
the first two commercial solar towers in the world, as well as 13 parabolic trough
plants.
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The largest parabolic trough plant in the Middle East:
Shams-1, a 100 MW plant includes a proprietary dry-cooling system and an
auxiliary heating boiler. The plant is able to significantly reduce water consumption
while boosting cycle efficiency.
150 MW under construction in South Africa:
Khi Solar One, a 50 MW tower plant with two hours of steam storage, uses
superheated air and a dry cooling system to reduce water consumption. KaXu
Solar One, a 100 MW parabolic trough plant uses molten salts as its storage
material, providing three hours of reserve power.
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Biofuels
Abengoa is a leader in the US biofuels market, as a producer and wholesaler of
bioethanol. It is the only company with a presence in the three major biofuels
markets (USA, Europe and Brazil).
The company understands that ethanol production reduces crude oil dependency
and contributes to supplying energy security through diversification. Ethanol also
reduces CO2 emissions. Therefore, it plays a fundamental role in slowing down
climate change. Ethanol production also offers an alternative use for agricultural
waste, which helps provide additional income for local populations.
Currently, the company focuses its activities on developing second-generation
biofuels technologies using lignocellulosic biomass. Technologies used in its
facilities are enzymatic hydrolysis and gasification and catalytic synthesis of
alcohols.
Abengoa currently has six bioethanol plants in the USA: York (NE), Portales (NM),
Colwich (KS), Ravenna (NE), Mount Vernon (IN) and Granite City (IL). When
combined, all US plants have a capacity of 380 Mgal/year, with an investment of
more than $1.4 billion.
In Hugoton, Kansas (USA), Abengoa has constructed its first commercial-scale
second-generation bioethanol plant. The plant is the first commercial-scale plant
using enzymatic hydrolysis technology developed by Abengoa. It will use cereal
(corn and/or wheat) straw instead of grain to produce up to 25 Mgal of bioethanol
per year and 21 MW of power.
Abengoa has been authorized by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to
produce E15 (15% ethanol and 85% gasoline), the blend allowed for light-duty
cars and trucks manufactured after 2007.
The plant is expected to convert more than 300,000 dry tons of agricultural waste
annually into approximately 95 million liters (25 million gallons) of ethanol. The
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plant will maximize the use of agricultural crop residues, which would otherwise
go unused. It is estimated that each year the plant will replace up to 25 million
gallons of gasoline, eliminating 139,000 tons of atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Water treatment
Abengoa is recognized as an innovator in the development of water-related
infrastructure projects. The company offers a range of successful alternative
project delivery models, such as public delegated services, public-private
partnerships and turn-key design-build-finance-operations contracts. The country is
also the company’s fastest growing market. Abengoa has successfully designed
and constructed over 200 water supply treatment and transmission infrastructure
projects, a total of over 317 MGD of desalination capacity.
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Other activities
In the transmission lines business, the USA continues to be a priority due to the
obsolescence of existing transmission systems, the huge distances between
generation and consumption centers, and the inclusion of renewables into the
energy mix. With its accumulated experience and involvement in other regions of
this sector, Abengoa expects to become a key player in electricity transmission
within the North American lines market.
As part of its ongoing commitment to the environment, Abengoa is studying new
opportunities under existing and future US regulations for greenhouse gas
emission reduction advisory services and emissions neutralization and labeling.
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