Bion’s Ammonia Control and Recovery Technology Reaches Key Milestones
Bion Environmental Technologies (BNET) has completed testing of its Ammonia Recovery System (ARS) at Fair Oaks, achieving significant milestones. Independent lab results confirm the system can effectively isolate and upcycle ammonia from digester effluent at commercial scale, with performance exceeding initial models. The ARS can capture over 85% of ammonia from waste streams, converting it into high-value organic nitrogen fertilizer.
The company has received OMRI fertilizer listing and is preparing an independent engineering report. Bion is in discussions with major fertilizer distributors and exploring opportunities in California's Central Valley for circular ammonia and water recovery solutions. The technology shows improved economics and operational efficiency at larger scales, with potential for further cost reductions through planned modifications.
Bion Environmental Technologies (BNET) ha completato i test del suo Sistema di Recupero dell'Ammoniaca (ARS) a Fair Oaks, raggiungendo traguardi significativi. I risultati di laboratori indipendenti confermano che il sistema può isolare e recuperare efficacemente l'ammoniaca dagli effluenti del digestore su scala commerciale, con prestazioni superiori ai modelli iniziali. L'ARS è in grado di catturare oltre il 85% dell'ammoniaca dai flussi di rifiuti, convertendola in un fertilizzante azotato organico di alto valore.
L'azienda ha ricevuto la registrazione del fertilizzante OMRI e sta preparando un rapporto di ingegneria indipendente. Bion è in trattative con importanti distributori di fertilizzanti ed esplora opportunità nella Central Valley della California per soluzioni circolari di recupero dell'ammoniaca e dell'acqua. La tecnologia mostra miglioramenti in termini economici ed efficienza operativa su scala maggiore, con potenziali ulteriori riduzioni dei costi attraverso modifiche pianificate.
Bion Environmental Technologies (BNET) ha completado las pruebas de su Sistema de Recuperación de Amoniaco (ARS) en Fair Oaks, alcanzando hitos significativos. Los resultados de laboratorios independientes confirman que el sistema puede aislar y reciclar efectivamente el amoniaco de los efluentes del digestor a escala comercial, con un rendimiento que supera los modelos iniciales. El ARS puede capturar más del 85% del amoniaco de las corrientes de desechos, convirtiéndolo en un fertilizante nitrogenado orgánico de alto valor.
La empresa ha recibido la aprobación como fertilizante OMRI y está preparando un informe de ingeniería independiente. Bion está en conversaciones con importantes distribuidores de fertilizantes y explorando oportunidades en el Valle Central de California para soluciones circulares de recuperación de amoniaco y agua. La tecnología muestra una mejora en la economía y la eficiencia operativa a escalas más grandes, con potencial para futuras reducciones de costos a través de modificaciones planificadas.
바이온 환경 기술(BNET)는 페어 오크스에서 암모니아 회수 시스템(ARS)의 테스트를 완료하고 중요한 이정표를 달성했습니다. 독립 연구소의 결과는 시스템이 상업적 규모로 소화조 배출수에서 암모니아를 효과적으로 분리하고 재활용할 수 있으며, 성능이 초기 모델을 초과함을 확인합니다. ARS는 폐기물 스트림에서 85% 이상의 암모니아를 포집하여 고부가 가치의 유기 질소 비료로 전환할 수 있습니다.
회사는 OMRI 비료 목록을 받았으며 독립적인 엔지니어링 보고서를 준비하고 있습니다. 바이온은 주요 비료 유통업체와 논의 중이며, 캘리포니아 중앙 계곡의 순환 암모니아 및 수자원 회수 솔루션을 탐색하고 있습니다. 이 기술은 더 큰 규모에서 경제성과 운영 효율성이 개선되는 모습을 보이며, 계획된 수정 사항을 통해 추가 비용 절감 가능성이 있습니다.
Bion Environmental Technologies (BNET) a terminé les tests de son Système de Récupération de l'Ammoniaque (ARS) à Fair Oaks, atteignant des jalons significatifs. Les résultats de laboratoires indépendants confirment que le système peut isoler et recycler efficacement l'ammoniaque des effluents de digesteur à l'échelle commerciale, avec des performances dépassant les modèles initiaux. L'ARS peut capturer plus de 85% de l'ammoniaque des flux de déchets, le transformant en un engrais azoté organique de grande valeur.
L'entreprise a obtenu l'inscription OMRI pour son engrais et prépare un rapport d'ingénierie indépendant. Bion est en discussions avec de grands distributeurs d'engrais et explore des opportunités dans la vallée centrale de Californie pour des solutions de récupération circulaire de l'ammoniaque et de l'eau. La technologie montre une économie et une efficacité opérationnelle améliorées à plus grande échelle, avec un potentiel de réduction des coûts supplémentaires grâce à des modifications prévues.
Bion Environmental Technologies (BNET) hat die Tests seines Ammoniak-Rückgewinnungssystems (ARS) in Fair Oaks abgeschlossen und bedeutende Meilensteine erreicht. Unabhängige Laborergebnisse bestätigen, dass das System effektiv Ammoniak aus Gärrestabwässern im kommerziellen Maßstab isolieren und aufbereiten kann, wobei die Leistung die ursprünglichen Modelle übertrifft. Das ARS kann über 85% Ammoniak aus Abfallströmen gewinnen und in hochwertigen organischen Stickstoffdünger umwandeln.
Das Unternehmen hat die OMRI-Düngerzulassung erhalten und bereitet einen unabhängigen Ingenieureport vor. Bion führt Gespräche mit großen Düngemittelvertriebsunternehmen und untersucht Möglichkeiten im kalifornischen Central Valley für zirkuläre Ammoniak- und Wasserwiedergewinnungslösungen. Die Technologie zeigt verbesserte Wirtschaftlichkeit und Betriebseffizienz in größeren Maßstäben, mit Potenzial für weitere Kostensenkungen durch geplante Änderungen.
- ARS technology successfully demonstrated at commercial scale with better-than-modeled performance
- System captures over 85% of ammonia waste, converting it to valuable organic fertilizer
- OMRI fertilizer listing obtained, enabling market access
- Technology shows improved economics at larger scales
- Clear market demand for OMRI Listed liquid nitrogen fertilizer (AB 10-0-0)
- Engineering challenges expected in scaling up to full commercial deployment
- Potential skepticism from organic fertilizer distributors due to past industry failures
Billings, Montana, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (OTC QB: BNET), a leader in advanced organic waste treatment and resource recovery technology, reported that independent lab results received last week indicate we are finished testing at our Ammonia Recovery System (ARS) at Fair Oaks. Bion has submitted data to support an independent engineering report, and the Company is ready to proceed with final design and installation of full-scale commercial systems.
The ARS produces a high-value organic nitrogen fertilizer from the volatile ammonia freed up when biogas/ Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) is produced in a methane digester from organic waste, such as animal manure, food, or food processing waste. The technology demonstration program has shown that the ARS can 1) isolate, stabilize, and upcycle ammonia from digester effluent at commercial scale, and 2) maintain steady-state operations under a wide range of operating conditions. Actual operating results for both ammonia recovery efficiencies and economics were significantly better than what had been modeled from our testing platform results at Buflovak.
The system’s enhanced performance and improved economics were not a complete surprise. We anticipated improvements as the ARS was scaled up from the Buflovak platform, not just from engineering and operating lessons learned, but also from giving the system more ‘headroom’ capacity. We expect more improvement as the ARS is sized up to full commercial scale. While engineering challenges are expected, Bion believes those risks are substantially mitigated because the ARS platform and the processes it uses perform better at larger scale. Over the next several months we intend to evaluate additional modifications we believe could dramatically reduce system capital costs and operating expenses.
Bion believes an independent engineering report, along with the OMRI fertilizer listing received at the end of August, will allow it to move forward with strategic relationships in the fertilizer industry. Bion is in ongoing discussions with several major distributors in the sector. There is clear demand for an OMRI Listed liquid nitrogen fertilizer, like Bion’s AB 10-0-0, and at a price point that supports Bion’s financial models. Organic fertilizer distributors are skeptical: they have been frustrated by past commitments to supply similar products that could not be delivered. However, Bion believes its 30+ years of experience dealing with animal waste, the thorough development and demonstration of its third-generation technology, along with the backing of a third-party engineering report and an OMRI Listing, will alleviate their concerns.
Agriculture and livestock manure are the largest source of ammonia in the U.S. today. Ammonia is difficult to capture once it has escaped to the environment, where it contributes to nutrient runoff and harmful (and increasingly toxic) algae blooms, groundwater contamination with nitrates, and PM2.5 emissions, small particulate air pollution. This is a worldwide problem and nitrogen output is already regulated in the EU. Bion’s ARS can capture over 85 percent of the ammonia in the waste stream and repurpose it into a value-added fertilizer that can now be transported to where it is needed and precision-applied when it is needed.
Large dairies concentrated in California’s Central Valley, most with biogas production, are already under fire from advocacy groups and regulatory agencies for ammonia and its impacts on groundwater and air quality. Bion has begun discussions with stakeholders in the Central Valley regarding circular ammonia and water recovery solutions. Bion’s solution could benefit dairy and biogas producers, as well as organic growers in the region, by recovering clean water and redirecting ammonia where needed. An independent engineering report is the next step in those discussions.
Craig Scott, Bion’s CEO, said, “Our Fair Oaks’ success caps over 12 years of R&D on our third-generation technology. That we achieved it is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team and the support of our shareholders.
Despite the challenges we have faced, there have been some real bright spots: we are very optimistic about the future. Our technology doesn’t just work; it works better than we’d hoped. We have our OMRI Listing and there is clearly demand for products like ours. We have our initial supply slated for Stovall Ranches and we believe that supply could be significantly expanded by deploying standalone applications in other animal waste streams, as well as industrial sources that are now covered by our patents.”
Bion Environmental Technologies’ patented Ammonia Recovery System produces organic and low-carbon nitrogen fertilizer products and clean water from animal manure waste and other organic waste streams. It supports sustainable livestock and biogas production by improving economics and minimizing environmental impacts. Bion is focused on developing projects that provide ammonia control and resource recovery solutions for livestock production, including Stovall Ranches in Montana, and in the fast-growing renewable natural gas and clean fuels industry. See Bion’s website at https://bionenviro.com.
This material includes forward-looking statements based on management's current reasonable business expectations. In this document, the words ‘intend’, ‘think’, ‘believe’, ‘anticipate(s)’ and similar expressions identify certain forward-looking statements. It should be noted it is difficult to accurately predict the startup and optimization of a first-of-its-kind advanced waste treatment technology platform. The timelines discussed are estimates only. These statements are made in reliance on the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, Section 27A of the Securities act of 1933, as amended. There are numerous risks and uncertainties that could result in actual results differing materially from expected outcomes.
Contact Information:
Craig Scott, CEO
cscott@bionenviro.com
(406) 281-8178 (direct)
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