BioFerm, 3 Rivers Energy Partners to convert stillage into RNG

BioFerm, a provider of renewable energy systems for anaerobic digestion and biogas upgrading based in Madison, Wisconsin, has been selected as the engineering, procurement and construction partner for a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility near the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee. The project is spearheaded by 3 Rivers Energy Partners, a company based in Three Rivers, Michigan, that specializes in designing, building and operating RNG projects. 

This project will convert spent stillage, a byproduct from the whiskey distillation process, into RNG and a nutrient-rich natural fertilizer.  

“The collaboration with 3 Rivers Energy Partners underscores our commitment to driving innovation in renewable energy,” says Nadeem Afghan, CEO of BIOFerm. “We’re thrilled to bring our advanced technologies and industry expertise to this groundbreaking project.” 

BIOFerm’s anaerobic digestion process uses microorganisms to break down the stillage and produce biogas. This biogas is refined into RNG via a gas upgrading plant, generating renewable energy and completing the nutrient life cycle of the corn used in whiskey production. The natural fertilizer that comes out of this process potentially could support tens of thousands of acres of farmland, particularly in Tennessee’s Moore, Coffee and Franklin counties.  

“As a leading force in the renewable energy sector, we’re committed to helping our partners and the broader community harness the full potential of their resources. Our partnership with BIOFerm and Jack Daniel Distillery exemplifies this mission,” John Rivers, CEO of 3 Rivers Energy Partners, says.