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capabilities , the new facility will effectively double the number of soybeans we will need to purchase for biodiesel production . Consequently , we will have to source these soybeans from a slightly broader area – albeit still local – than our current gathering range . One factor behind the decision to expand the plant is our strategic location in the heart of soybean country , along with the presence of a river about 100 miles away . Currently , many locally grown soybeans are transported through this river to the Gulf and
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subsequently crushed overseas . Incobrasa ’ s objective is to retain these soybeans in the US and process them in its own facility . Therefore , by 2026 , we will be able to source soybeans locally and crush them in our new plant instead of exporting them to India or China . This process will result in more soybean meal being available for sale to large poultry farms across the US ,” he states .
Sustainability strategy
Looking further afield , Kerry lays out his vision for Incobrasa ’ s long term future . “ In the next five-to-ten years , we aim to already be operating from our new plant . While the plant is being built , we are also implementing a solar field to make it sustainable . Starting with a modest 50- acre field , we have room to add two more within the next ten years . I believe that if we implement all three solar fields , they could supply enough energy to make our plant electrically self-sustaining . Indeed , three 50-acre solar fields would generate about two-to-three megawatts apiece , which is approaching our expected usage when the new plant comes online . Additionally , we plan on doubling our biodiesel capacity from 75 million gallons to 150 million gallons annually . However , this expansion relies on completing the construction of our new crushing plant , which will supply the vegetable oil required for biodiesel production ,” he ends .
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