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Ethanol
Ethanol
Ethyl Alcohol
Bio-Ethanol
Ethanol (a.k.a. Ethyl Alcohol, Bio-Ethanol, EtOH) is one of the simplest alcohols with the molecular formula C2H5OH. It is a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid, soluble in water and in most organic compounds. The alcohol can be found naturally in many sources, as it is the by-product of anaerobic sugar fermentation. Ethanol is considered to be one of the oldest human food products, since fermented beer was consumed as early as 3000 B.C. Its use has widened in modern times, being the first used fuel in 1850, and currently ethanol can be employed as a versatile chemical building block due to its unique combination of properties.

Ethanol Production Costs - Q2 2023

Ethanol Operating Costs & Plants Capital Investment

Ethanol (a.k.a. Ethyl Alcohol, Bio-Ethanol, EtOH) is one of the simplest alcohols with the molecular formula C2H5OH. It is a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid, soluble in water and in most organic compounds. The alcohol can be found naturally in many sources, as it is the by-product of anaerobic sugar fermentation. Ethanol is considered to be one of the oldest human food products, since fermented beer was consumed as early as 3000 B.C. Its use has widened in modern times, being the first used fuel in 1850, and currently ethanol can be employed as a versatile chemical building block due to its unique combination of properties.

Intratec offers professional, easy-to-understand reports examining Ethanol production costs. Each study describes an industrial plant, including main process units and site infrastructure, and presents an independent analysis of capital and operating costs. All reports are based on the most recent economic data available (Q2 2023).

Cellulosic Ethanol from Corn Stover (Ammonia Conditioning)

This study presents the economics of second generation Ethanol production from corn stover in the United States. The process under analysis consists in a biochemical conversion composed of three main steps. Initially, biomass undergoes pretreatment with dilute acid and ammonia conditioning. Then, the cellulose is hydrolyzed to sugars, which are fermented to ethanol.

Details: 200 kta United States-based plant   |   Q2 2023   |   106 pages   From $799 USD

The cost analyses presented in the report Ethanol E11A target a 200 kta (kilometric tons per annum) United States-based plant. For those interested in cost analyses considering other plant capacities and/or locations, Intratec offers a customized analysis as an optional feature.

Cellulosic Ethanol from Corn Stover (Overliming)

This study presents the economic analysis of Ethanol production from corn stover in the United States. The process under analysis consists in a biochemical conversion composed of three main steps. Initially, biomass undergoes pretreatment with dilute acid and overliming. Then, the cellulose is hydrolyzed to sugars, which are fermented to ethanol.

Details: 200 kta United States-based plant   |   Q2 2023   |   106 pages   From $799 USD

The cost analyses presented in the report Ethanol E12A target a 200 kta (kilometric tons per annum) United States-based plant. For those interested in cost analyses considering other plant capacities and/or locations, Intratec offers a customized analysis as an optional feature.

Ethanol from Corn Stover (Digestion with SO2-Ethanol-Water Solution)

This report presents a techno-economic analysis of second generation Ethanol production from corn stover in the United States using a process similar to AVAP technology, developed by American Process. In this process, biomass is fractionated into cellulose, hemicelluloses and lignin by using a sulfur dioxide-ethanol-water solution. The cellulose and hemicelluloses obtained from biomass are converted to monomeric sugars, which are then used to produce Ethanol via fermentation.

Details: 80 kta United States-based plant   |   Q2 2023   |   107 pages   From $799 USD

The cost analyses presented in the report Ethanol E13A target a 80 kta (kilometric tons per annum) United States-based plant. For those interested in cost analyses considering other plant capacities and/or locations, Intratec offers a customized analysis as an optional feature.

Ethanol from Corn Stover (Hemicelluloses Extraction)

This feasibility study presents the economics of Ethanol production from corn stover in the United States using a process similar to GreenPower, developed by American Process. In this process, only hemicelluloses are extracted from biomass and used to produce hydrous ethanol via fermentation of monomer sugars.

Details: 80 kta United States-based plant   |   Q2 2023   |   106 pages   From $799 USD

The cost analyses presented in the report Ethanol E14A target a 80 kta (kilometric tons per annum) United States-based plant. For those interested in cost analyses considering other plant capacities and/or locations, Intratec offers a customized analysis as an optional feature.

Ethanol Production from Sorghum

This report presents an economic analysis of hydrous Ethanol production in the United States using a typical process based on sorghum feedstock. In this process, free sugars are extracted from the sorghum, while cellulose is hydrolyzed. The mixture is then fermented to produce hydrated ethanol.

Details: 120 kta United States-based plant   |   Q2 2023   |   106 pages   From $999 USD

The cost analyses presented in the report Ethanol E21A target a 120 kta (kilometric tons per annum) United States-based plant. For those interested in cost analyses considering other plant capacities and/or locations, Intratec offers a customized analysis as an optional feature.

Ethanol Production from Municipal Solid Waste (Gasification)

This study provides an economic analysis of Ethanol production from municipal solid waste (MSW) using an integrated process in the United States. After pretreatment, MSW is gasified to syngas. The synthesis gas is then sent to a tar reforming and a steam reforming to convert methane and residual light hydrocarbons into more syngas and also adjust its H2/CO ratio. Finally, the syngas is transformed into ethanol and higher alcohols using Fischer-Tropsch catalysts.

Details: 80 kta United States-based plant   |   Q2 2023   |   106 pages   From $1,199 USD

The cost analyses presented in the report Ethanol E31A target a 80 kta (kilometric tons per annum) United States-based plant. For those interested in cost analyses considering other plant capacities and/or locations, Intratec offers a customized analysis as an optional feature.

Ethanol from Municipal Solid Waste (Digestion with SO2-Ethanol-Water Solution)

This report presents a techno-economic study of Ethanol production from municipal solid waste (MSW) in the United States using a process similar to AVAP technology, developed by American Process. In this process, the MSW is fractionated into cellulose, hemicelluloses and lignin by using a sulfur dioxide-ethanol-water solution. The cellulose and hemicelluloses obtained from biomass are converted to monomeric sugars, which are then used to produce Ethanol via fermentation.

Details: 100 kta United States-based plant   |   Q2 2023   |   106 pages   From $799 USD

The cost analyses presented in the report Ethanol E32A target a 100 kta (kilometric tons per annum) United States-based plant. For those interested in cost analyses considering other plant capacities and/or locations, Intratec offers a customized analysis as an optional feature.

Ethanol Production from Corn Dry Milling

This study presents the economics of hydrous Ethanol production from corn in the United States using a typical dry milling process. Initially, corn is ground, slurried with water and then submitted to enzymatic hydrolysis, which convert starch to glucose. Next, the glucose is fermented to Ethanol by yeasts, yielding Hydrous Ethanol.

Details: 300 kta United States-based plant   |   Q2 2023   |   107 pages   From $799 USD

The cost analyses presented in the report Ethanol E41A target a 300 kta (kilometric tons per annum) United States-based plant. For those interested in cost analyses considering other plant capacities and/or locations, Intratec offers a customized analysis as an optional feature.

Ethanol from Wood Chips (Gasification and Direct Conversion)

This report provides a economic analysis of second generation Ethanol production from wood chips via a thermochemical process in the United States. In this process, biomass is subjected to gasification generating syngas, which is then converted to hydrous Ethanol.

Details: 100 kta United States-based plant   |   Q2 2023   |   106 pages   From $799 USD

The cost analyses presented in the report Ethanol E51A target a 100 kta (kilometric tons per annum) United States-based plant. For those interested in cost analyses considering other plant capacities and/or locations, Intratec offers a customized analysis as an optional feature.

Ethanol from Wood Chips (Digestion with SO2-Ethanol-Water Solution)

This report presents a techno-economic analysis of Ethanol production from wood chips in the United States using a process similar to AVAP, developed by American Process. In this process, cellulose and hemicelluloses are obtained from biomass and are used to produce hydrous Ethanol via fermentation of monomer sugars.

Details: 100 kta United States-based plant   |   Q2 2023   |   106 pages   From $799 USD

The cost analyses presented in the report Ethanol E52A target a 100 kta (kilometric tons per annum) United States-based plant. For those interested in cost analyses considering other plant capacities and/or locations, Intratec offers a customized analysis as an optional feature.

Ethanol from Wood Chips (Hemicelluloses Extraction)

This feasibility study provides the economic analysis of second generation Ethanol production from wood chips in the United States. The process examined is similar to GreenPower, also developed by American Process. In this process, only hemicelluloses are extracted from biomass and are used to produce hydrous Ethanol.

Details: 100 kta United States-based plant   |   Q2 2023   |   106 pages   From $799 USD

The cost analyses presented in the report Ethanol E53A target a 100 kta (kilometric tons per annum) United States-based plant. For those interested in cost analyses considering other plant capacities and/or locations, Intratec offers a customized analysis as an optional feature.

Ethanol from Wood Chips (Gasification and Hydrocarbonylation)

This study provides the economics of cellulosic Ethanol production from wood chips in the United States. In this case, wood chips are gasified to syngas. Syngas is converted to methanol, which is then converted to dimethyl ether (DME) intermediate and finally converted to Ethanol via hydrocarbonylation.

Details: 100 kta United States-based plant   |   Q2 2023   |   106 pages   From $1,199 USD

The cost analyses presented in the report Ethanol E54A target a 100 kta (kilometric tons per annum) United States-based plant. For those interested in cost analyses considering other plant capacities and/or locations, Intratec offers a customized analysis as an optional feature.

Ethanol from Wood Chips (Gasification and Mixed Alcohols Synthesis)

This report presents the economics of Anhydrous Ethanol production from wood chips in the United States. In the process examined, wood feedstock is submitted to direct gasification, producing synthesis gas. Next, the syngas is converted to mixed alcohols. The alcohol mixture is then distilled, yielding ethanol and a mixture of higher molecular weight alcohols.

Details: 100 kta United States-based plant   |   Q2 2023   |   107 pages   From $799 USD

The cost analyses presented in the report Ethanol E55A target a 100 kta (kilometric tons per annum) United States-based plant. For those interested in cost analyses considering other plant capacities and/or locations, Intratec offers a customized analysis as an optional feature.

Ethanol from Sugarcane Bagasse (Digestion with SO2-Ethanol-Water Solution)

This report approaches the economics of second generation Ethanol production from sugarcane bagasse in Brazil using a biochemical conversion process similar to AVAP technology, developed by American Process. In this process, biomass is fractionated into cellulose, hemicelluloses and lignin by using a sulfur dioxide-ethanol-water solution. The cellulose and hemicelluloses obtained from biomass are converted to monomeric sugars, which are then used to produce Ethanol via fermentation.

Details: 80 kta Brazil-based plant   |   Q2 2023   |   106 pages   From $799 USD

The cost analyses presented in the report Ethanol E62F target a 80 kta (kilometric tons per annum) Brazil-based plant. For those interested in cost analyses considering other plant capacities and/or locations, Intratec offers a customized analysis as an optional feature.

Ethanol from Sugarcane Bagasse (Hemicelluloses Extraction)

This feasibility study provides the economic analysis of second generation Ethanol production from sugarcane bagasse in Brazil. The process examined is similar to GreenPower, also developed by American Process. In this process, only hemicelluloses are extracted from biomass and are used to produce hydrous Ethanol via fermentation of monomer sugars.

Details: 80 kta Brazil-based plant   |   Q2 2023   |   106 pages   From $799 USD

The cost analyses presented in the report Ethanol E63F target a 80 kta (kilometric tons per annum) Brazil-based plant. For those interested in cost analyses considering other plant capacities and/or locations, Intratec offers a customized analysis as an optional feature.

Ethanol and Sugar Production from Sugarcane

This report presents a techno-economic study of hydrous Ethanol and raw sugar production from sugarcane using a typical process in Brazil. In this process, part of the sugarcane juice is used in the production of raw sugar and part is fermented to produce hydrous Ethanol. The sugarcane bagasse is burned for electricity generation.

Details: 150 kta Brazil-based plant   |   Q2 2023   |   106 pages   From $799 USD

The cost analyses presented in the report Ethanol E71F target a 150 kta (kilometric tons per annum) Brazil-based plant. For those interested in cost analyses considering other plant capacities and/or locations, Intratec offers a customized analysis as an optional feature.

Ethanol Production from Sugarcane

This study provides an economic analysis of hydrous Ethanol production in Brazil using a typical process based on sugarcane feedstock. In this process, sucrose is extracted from sugarcane and it is fermented to produce hydrated Ethanol. The sugarcane bagasse is burned for electricity generation.

Details: 150 kta Brazil-based plant   |   Q2 2023   |   106 pages   From $799 USD

The cost analyses presented in the report Ethanol E72F target a 150 kta (kilometric tons per annum) Brazil-based plant. For those interested in cost analyses considering other plant capacities and/or locations, Intratec offers a customized analysis as an optional feature.

Cellulosic Ethanol from Switchgrass (Ammonia Conditioning)

This report presents the economics of second generation Ethanol production from switchgrass in the United States via a biochemical conversion process composed of three main steps. Initially, biomass undergoes pretreatment with dilute acid and ammonia conditioning. Then, the cellulose is hydrolyzed to fermentable sugars, which are fermented to Ethanol. Electricity is also generated.

Details: 200 kta United States-based plant   |   Q2 2023   |   106 pages   From $799 USD

The cost analyses presented in the report Ethanol E81A target a 200 kta (kilometric tons per annum) United States-based plant. For those interested in cost analyses considering other plant capacities and/or locations, Intratec offers a customized analysis as an optional feature.

Ethanol from Switchgrass (Digestion with SO2-Ethanol-Water Solution)

This feasibility study provides an economic analysis of Ethanol production from switchgrass in the United States using a biochemical conversion process similar to AVAP technology, developed by American Process. In this process, biomass is fractionated into cellulose, hemicelluloses and lignin by using a sulfur dioxide-ethanol-water solution. The cellulose and hemicelluloses obtained from biomass are converted to monomeric sugars, which are then used to produce Ethanol via fermentation.

Details: 200 kta United States-based plant   |   Q2 2023   |   106 pages   From $799 USD

The cost analyses presented in the report Ethanol E82A target a 200 kta (kilometric tons per annum) United States-based plant. For those interested in cost analyses considering other plant capacities and/or locations, Intratec offers a customized analysis as an optional feature.

Ethanol Production from Ethylene

This report presents the economics of hydrous Ethanol production from ethylene in the United States using a typical direct hydration process. In this process a catalytic addition of water to ethylene occurs via a phosphoric acid catalyst in a fixed-bed reactor.

Details: 200 kta United States-based plant   |   Q2 2023   |   106 pages   From $999 USD

The cost analyses presented in the report Ethanol E91A target a 200 kta (kilometric tons per annum) United States-based plant. For those interested in cost analyses considering other plant capacities and/or locations, Intratec offers a customized analysis as an optional feature.

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