Lincoln Energy Solutions constructs new storage tanks

Biofuels solutions provider, Lincoln Energy Solutions (LES), is constructing new storage tanks at their facility in Belton, South Carolina. The tanks will increase the facility's ethanol storage capacity by 1.5 million gallons and its biodiesel capacity by 400,000 gallons. To meet the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, a 225,000-gallon water tank is also being constructed.

The additional ethanol storage tank will allow LES to accelerate the off-loading process of the 80 tanker car unit train to just 48 hours, almost half of the time previously required. Furthermore, a rail line expansion that is in process is expected to allow for six additional biodiesel tank cars. Completion of construction is expected at the end of May.