Case Studies: Operations and Maintenance
Renewable Energy Conversion Facility
Long-Term Renewable Energy O&M and Asset Stabilisation
| TYPE: | Operations & Maintenance |
| LOCATION: | Tennessee, USA |
| CLIENT: | Global Energy / American Green Fuels |
| SCOPE: | Operational readiness consultancy, long-term O&M |
THE CHALLENGE
The Rockwood facility is a biomass energy conversion facility designed originally by Proton Power but more recently developed and controlled by American Green Fuels. With a design capacity of over 230 million litres per year of renewable diesel, the plant converts wood chips to ASTM D975 liquid diesel fuel. Global Energy hired USP&E as an operational readiness consultant. The client’s engineers were struggling with reliability due to excessive tarring.
The Solution
The engagement began as an operational readiness consultancy, which then led to a long-term Operations and Maintenance contract. USP&E mobilised a team of experts from around the world to address reliability and optimise the power station. Our personnel worked 24/7 for over a year to troubleshoot, assist with redesigns, commission the SCADA systems, and ensure optimal performance.
The Outcome
The facility achieved reliable power generation with reduced operational risk. USP&E’s O&M delivery supported long-term asset performance and enhanced energy output.
Client Reference
“USP&E was a terrific resource to GE and an invaluable partner.” – Client, Global Energy
Built for the Frontier
This project demonstrates Grit and Together in action: USP&E committed a global team for over a year to transform a struggling renewable facility into a reliable operation. Entrepreneurial speed. Engineering credibility. That is what Powering Possibility means.
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