He is responsible for the development of ITR's various biofuels production projects. Biofuels are combustible fuels (e.g., biogas {methane}, biodiesel, ethanol, and hydrogen) derived from biomass -- i.e., plant derived organic matter. ITR provides the overall management and engineering for planning, building, and operating -- and owning or co-owning -- biofuel production facilities. (Click to view our Methane-to-Market brochure.)

ITR's biofuels projects are initially focused on Southern Idaho, with the intention of expanding to other regions where similar opportunities exist.

ITR has chosen to place initial emphasis on biogas production via anaerobic digestion of dairy manure. Biogas is the least capital intensive, the quickest to bring to market and, significantly, can serve as a critical component to the success of each of the other three biofuels lines. Magic Valley, with over 300,000 head of cattle concentrated in a relatively tight geographic grouping, is one of the most prime locations in the entire nation to launch such a business venture.

The company's first biogas plant was constructed in 2004 at Whitesides Dairy, a 4,000-head dairy near Rupert, Idaho.  Operations began in November, 2004 to verify production yields and was completed in 2005. To view construction photos from the final phase of this project, visit Projects.

ITR's second project is located near Wendell, Idaho, at Westpoint Dairy, a 6,000-head dairy. Construction began in 2005. For the latest pictures on this project, visit Projects.

Biodiesel and Ethanol production facilities continue to be of interest relative to ITR's overall business plans. 

Biofuel Production Links:

Biogas Production

Ethanol Production

Biodiesel Production