New Castle Manufacturing Site Breaks Ground on $6 Million Renewable Energy Project Using Landfill Gas
NEW CASTLE, DE - June 7, 2012
Delaware Governor Jack A. Markell, DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara and Croda Inc President Kevin Gallagher broke ground this morning, June 7, to begin construction of a $6 million landfill-gas-to-energy project at the Croda Atlas Point chemical manufacturing plant in New Castle, Del.
The renewable energy endeavor will use landfill gas from the nearby Cherry Island Landfill as fuel to operate Croda’s Atlas Point chemical manufacturing plant. The re-claimed landfill gas will provide the plant with enough renewable energy to power 55 percent of the plant’s operations. In total, this innovative effort will allow Croda to use renewable energy equivalent to powering 3,500 homes. The venture also will shrink the facility’s carbon footprint, reducing its annual greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to removing 33,000 passenger cars from the road.
“This project saves energy costs for a company that has chosen to locate here while putting more people to work,” Governor Markell said. “We applaud Croda’s investment in Delaware, both environmentally and economically.”
Croda is investing $5.5 million in this renewable energy plan as part of its commitment to innovation in sustainable energy. The company also received a $500,000 grant from the Delaware Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EEIF) Program, administered through DNREC’s Division of Energy and Climate.
“Croda should be commended for deploying one of the cleanest and most efficient energy projects in the nation,” said Secretary O’Mara. “This project demonstrates innovation and environmental commitment by taking a readily available waste product that previously served no productive purpose – in this case landfill gas – and putting it to work making cleaner and more efficient energy while reducing emissions and fossil fuel dependence.”
This effort will create 20 construction jobs. Since Croda bought the Atlas Point facility in 2007, the company has spent $55 million in capital investments to build a strong foundation for Croda’s continued growth in the U.S.
“This endeavor demonstrates our commitment to innovation in renewable energy; it has the potential to eliminate the electricity Croda takes from the regional grid. In fact, we may even be adding renewable energy back to the grid, if we do not need it on site,” said Gallagher. “Croda has a global goal to obtain 25 percent of its energy needs from non-fossil sources by 2015, and we are excited that this venture will help us achieve that goal.”
The project is expected to be completed by September 2012. Cummins Power Generation, in partnership with Casella Waste Systems, will deliver the landfill gas via a pipeline from Cherry Island Landfill to Croda at Atlas Point. Cummins Power Generation is furnishing a combined heat and power generation system. Prior to this project, Cherry Island eliminated its waste gas by flaring.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, in 2010, approximately 10 percent of the nation’s electricity was generated from renewable sources.
About Croda Inc
Croda Inc is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Croda International Plc, a U.K.-based manufacturer and world-wide supplier of natural based specialty chemicals that are sold to virtually every type of industry. The company has approximately 3200 employees, working in 33 countries. Croda Inc is part of Croda’s global network, servicing the specialty chemicals needs in the sectors of Consumer Care (personal care, health care and crop care), Performance Technologies (home care, additives for polymers, polymers and coatings, lubricant additives and processed vegetable oils) and Industrial Chemicals (base oleochemicals).
More Information:
www.crodausa.com
About the Delaware Energy Efficiency Investment Fund Proposed by Governor Jack Markell and passed by the Delaware General Assembly along with a reduction in public utility taxes, the Delaware Energy Efficiency Investment Fund Program was created during the 2011 Legislative Session. Its goal is to help Delaware businesses make strategic investments in capital equipment and facility upgrades that will help reduce operating costs and support job creation while reducing energy consumption and improving environmental performance. Funded by a portion of the state’s public utility taxes, the program includes competitive grants and low-interest loans.
Delaware Governor Jack A. Markell, DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara and Croda Inc President Kevin Gallagher broke ground this morning, June 7, to begin construction of a $6 million landfill-gas-to-energy project at the Croda Atlas Point chemical manufacturing plant in New Castle, Del.
The renewable energy endeavor will use landfill gas from the nearby Cherry Island Landfill as fuel to operate Croda’s Atlas Point chemical manufacturing plant. The re-claimed landfill gas will provide the plant with enough renewable energy to power 55 percent of the plant’s operations. In total, this innovative effort will allow Croda to use renewable energy equivalent to powering 3,500 homes. The venture also will shrink the facility’s carbon footprint, reducing its annual greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to removing 33,000 passenger cars from the road.
“This project saves energy costs for a company that has chosen to locate here while putting more people to work,” Governor Markell said. “We applaud Croda’s investment in Delaware, both environmentally and economically.”
Croda is investing $5.5 million in this renewable energy plan as part of its commitment to innovation in sustainable energy. The company also received a $500,000 grant from the Delaware Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EEIF) Program, administered through DNREC’s Division of Energy and Climate.
“Croda should be commended for deploying one of the cleanest and most efficient energy projects in the nation,” said Secretary O’Mara. “This project demonstrates innovation and environmental commitment by taking a readily available waste product that previously served no productive purpose – in this case landfill gas – and putting it to work making cleaner and more efficient energy while reducing emissions and fossil fuel dependence.”
This effort will create 20 construction jobs. Since Croda bought the Atlas Point facility in 2007, the company has spent $55 million in capital investments to build a strong foundation for Croda’s continued growth in the U.S.
“This endeavor demonstrates our commitment to innovation in renewable energy; it has the potential to eliminate the electricity Croda takes from the regional grid. In fact, we may even be adding renewable energy back to the grid, if we do not need it on site,” said Gallagher. “Croda has a global goal to obtain 25 percent of its energy needs from non-fossil sources by 2015, and we are excited that this venture will help us achieve that goal.”
The project is expected to be completed by September 2012. Cummins Power Generation, in partnership with Casella Waste Systems, will deliver the landfill gas via a pipeline from Cherry Island Landfill to Croda at Atlas Point. Cummins Power Generation is furnishing a combined heat and power generation system. Prior to this project, Cherry Island eliminated its waste gas by flaring.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, in 2010, approximately 10 percent of the nation’s electricity was generated from renewable sources.
About Croda Inc
Croda Inc is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Croda International Plc, a U.K.-based manufacturer and world-wide supplier of natural based specialty chemicals that are sold to virtually every type of industry. The company has approximately 3200 employees, working in 33 countries. Croda Inc is part of Croda’s global network, servicing the specialty chemicals needs in the sectors of Consumer Care (personal care, health care and crop care), Performance Technologies (home care, additives for polymers, polymers and coatings, lubricant additives and processed vegetable oils) and Industrial Chemicals (base oleochemicals).
More Information:
www.crodausa.com
About the Delaware Energy Efficiency Investment Fund Proposed by Governor Jack Markell and passed by the Delaware General Assembly along with a reduction in public utility taxes, the Delaware Energy Efficiency Investment Fund Program was created during the 2011 Legislative Session. Its goal is to help Delaware businesses make strategic investments in capital equipment and facility upgrades that will help reduce operating costs and support job creation while reducing energy consumption and improving environmental performance. Funded by a portion of the state’s public utility taxes, the program includes competitive grants and low-interest loans.
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