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Earth Clean Technologies, Inc. (ECT) was established 5 years ago and the primary line of
business has been assisting restaurants by managing their grease control programs. As part
of their services, ECT uses bacterial agents to digest brown grease that forms in restaurant
grease traps. ECT currently has contracts with 200 restaurants and food service
establishments, primarily on the Gulf Coast.
ECT founder and bio-chemist, Kevin Jones, realized the company was in the business of
destroying hydrocarbons (grease), an energy source and a fuel feedstock. Three and a half
years ago, Kevin began his research and experimentation on ways to harvest grease out of
sewer lines and restaurant grease traps to convert it to an extremely high grade, clean burning
diesel fuel.
Concurrently to ECT’s bio-fuels research, the federal government delivered strict and difficult
mandates to municipal utilities to clean up the nation’s sewer systems and eliminate sewer
overflows and spills. The number one problem facing municipal waste water utilities is grease
in the system. Grease causes the vast majority of spills and the majority of waste water
treatment plant maintenance and repair expenses. In addition, the Energy Policy Act of 2005
issued mandates for government fleets to a.) Reduce emissions and b.) Implement alternate
fuels programs. Bio-diesel addresses both of these mandates.
In September of 2005, Daphne Utilities became aware of ECT’s bio-diesel research and invited
ECT to partner with Daphne Utilities in finding ways to remove grease from the sewer and find
ways to turn this bio-hazard waste into energy. ECT built its second bio-diesel processing
system on DU’s property in October of 2005 and has supplied a large portion of DU’s diesel
fuel needs since this time.
In August of 2006, ECT began operation of the third bio-diesel system. This system, when in
full operation, will be capable of producing 700 to 1200 gallons of B100 bio-diesel per day.
Based on the research we have accumulated to date, we feel this will be sized well to meet the
needs of small to medium sized municipalities. As an example, Mobile Area Water and Sewer
System receive approximately 25,000 gallons per day of grease trap waste which has been
pumped from food service establishment grease traps. Based on known FOG (fats, oils and
grease) levels, this volume will provide ample feedstock to produce between 500 and 750
gallons per day of diesel fuel.
ECT has joined ADECA’s – Alabama Alternate Fuels Task Force (AAFTF) and our research
and process has drawn interest from State officials, the EPA, the public and a multitude of
municipal utilities and private grease program operators. ECT is currently seeking grants and
funding to continue to develop this process and we are very optimistic that our requests will be
granted. In the mean time, ECT (a small company) has invested heavily funding R&D on this
program. Likewise, Daphne Utilities has invested significantly in this program.
ECT has successfully converted grease trap waste to ASTM quality Biodiesel Fuel. ECT has a
municipal solution which involves commercial equipment capable of separating oils and solids
out from waste water in real-time and using the oil in the proprietary bio-diesel process.
This Technology Is Available Now!
For more information on this please
contact Kevin Jones 251-510-5984
kevinj60@bellsouth.net
business has been assisting restaurants by managing their grease control programs. As part
of their services, ECT uses bacterial agents to digest brown grease that forms in restaurant
grease traps. ECT currently has contracts with 200 restaurants and food service
establishments, primarily on the Gulf Coast.
ECT founder and bio-chemist, Kevin Jones, realized the company was in the business of
destroying hydrocarbons (grease), an energy source and a fuel feedstock. Three and a half
years ago, Kevin began his research and experimentation on ways to harvest grease out of
sewer lines and restaurant grease traps to convert it to an extremely high grade, clean burning
diesel fuel.
Concurrently to ECT’s bio-fuels research, the federal government delivered strict and difficult
mandates to municipal utilities to clean up the nation’s sewer systems and eliminate sewer
overflows and spills. The number one problem facing municipal waste water utilities is grease
in the system. Grease causes the vast majority of spills and the majority of waste water
treatment plant maintenance and repair expenses. In addition, the Energy Policy Act of 2005
issued mandates for government fleets to a.) Reduce emissions and b.) Implement alternate
fuels programs. Bio-diesel addresses both of these mandates.
In September of 2005, Daphne Utilities became aware of ECT’s bio-diesel research and invited
ECT to partner with Daphne Utilities in finding ways to remove grease from the sewer and find
ways to turn this bio-hazard waste into energy. ECT built its second bio-diesel processing
system on DU’s property in October of 2005 and has supplied a large portion of DU’s diesel
fuel needs since this time.
In August of 2006, ECT began operation of the third bio-diesel system. This system, when in
full operation, will be capable of producing 700 to 1200 gallons of B100 bio-diesel per day.
Based on the research we have accumulated to date, we feel this will be sized well to meet the
needs of small to medium sized municipalities. As an example, Mobile Area Water and Sewer
System receive approximately 25,000 gallons per day of grease trap waste which has been
pumped from food service establishment grease traps. Based on known FOG (fats, oils and
grease) levels, this volume will provide ample feedstock to produce between 500 and 750
gallons per day of diesel fuel.
ECT has joined ADECA’s – Alabama Alternate Fuels Task Force (AAFTF) and our research
and process has drawn interest from State officials, the EPA, the public and a multitude of
municipal utilities and private grease program operators. ECT is currently seeking grants and
funding to continue to develop this process and we are very optimistic that our requests will be
granted. In the mean time, ECT (a small company) has invested heavily funding R&D on this
program. Likewise, Daphne Utilities has invested significantly in this program.
ECT has successfully converted grease trap waste to ASTM quality Biodiesel Fuel. ECT has a
municipal solution which involves commercial equipment capable of separating oils and solids
out from waste water in real-time and using the oil in the proprietary bio-diesel process.
This Technology Is Available Now!
For more information on this please
contact Kevin Jones 251-510-5984
kevinj60@bellsouth.net
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Bio-Diesel processing system in operation at Daphne Utilities, Daphne, AL.
Bio-Diesel Production
Earth Clean Technologies
News Updates:
News Updates:
| In recognition of its efforts, Daphne Utility recently received the Alabama League of Municipalities 2007 Municipal Achievement Award. |
Glycerin soap made from by-product used by Daphne Utilities
in their "Cease the Grease" educational tour to classrooms.
in their "Cease the Grease" educational tour to classrooms.
