Lincolnway Energy implements Whitefox technology to hit record production volumes

Lincolnway Energy and Whitefox Technologies have successfully installed and started up a Whitefox ICE® membrane dehydration system at the former’s ethanol plant in Nevada, Iowa.
This advanced technology supports its commitment to increasing ethanol production from corn produced by local farmers and improving operational efficiencies.
With the Whitefox ICE system now fully integrated, Lincolnway is preparing to celebrate a significant milestone - surpassing 100 million gallons of ethanol produced per year.
The system works by targeting water-rich recycle streams and relieving stress on the distillation, dehydration, and evaporation unit, enabling greater overall plant capacity and efficiency, positioning the facility for continued success.
“Having the Whitefox ICE® system fully operational is a major step forward for Lincolnway,” said Jeff Taylor, chairman board member at Lincolnway Energy. “We started out as a 50 million gallon per year plant in 2006, and with gradual investments and upgrades, we doubled our output to 95 million gallons per year. The Whitefox technology supported us to reach our 100-million-gallon production milestone by enhancing both capacity and energy efficiency by reducing bottlenecks to get there and reducing steam consumption."
“We’re thrilled to see Lincolnway Energy reach this important milestone,” said Gillian Harrison, CEO of Whitefox Technologies. “Congratulations to Vice President of Operations Chris Cleveland and his team on hitting it. It’s been rewarding to see how well the operators have taken to running with membranes and their eagerness to learn how to get the best out of the system.”
This installation represents Whitefox’s ongoing commitment to enabling ethanol producers to support their local farm economies, while meeting a growing demand and boosting profitability by cutting energy costs. With more than 20 Whitefox systems installed across the world and 1 billion gallons produced with its membranes, Whitefox continues to drive progress in sustainable biofuel production