Maas Companies will auction a surplus 3.2 million gallon-per-year biodiesel equipment package Thursday, April 17 via timed online auction ending at 4:00 p.m.
The equipment is surplus to the ongoing operations of FUMPA Biofuels (Farmers Union Marketing and Processing Association) and will sell as one lot. FUMPA is a 75-year-old farmer-owned cooperative and an industry leader. This facility is one of the first commercial-scale biodiesel plants to meet renewable fuel standards.
The equipment package includes proof of capability for RFS-2 (EPA), schematics, manuals, BQ-9000 program documentation, RFS-2 audit compliance documentation and lab equipment. The plant was designed and built by Lurgi PSI Inc. Equipment highlights include: Lurgi 3.2 million gallon-per-year biodiesel process skid with SOUTHERN EXCHANGER CORP. methanol recovery column; BALTIMORE AIRCOIL cooling tower unit; glycerin tank/filter skid/controls, water treatment tank, chemical pumps, PALMER 10,000 gallon methanol storage tank; PALMER 15,000 gallon methyl-ester tank; 11 ALLEN BRADLEY Centerline-Intellicenter motor control centers; computer control equipment and software; SILENT KNIGHT carbon dioxide fire suppression system and additional items detailed in the auction catalog.
Potential buyers are encouraged to attend the following open houses:
- Wednesday, April 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Other times by appointment.
Maas Companies specializes in the liquidation of specialized assets including ethanol and biodiesel plants and equipment. Sale details are available at www.biodieselplantauction.com or by calling (507) 285-1444.
