Bridgestone Associates prepared a complete detailed feasibility study and performed early stage development for a 50 – 80 MW biomass fired plant located at a former paper mill in New York State. Work included assessment of suitability, if any, of existing on site equipment, conceptual design, preliminary layouts, preliminary specifications, detailed capital and O&M cost estimates, fuel supply assessment, fuel delivery and storage logistics, electrical interconnection assessment and analysis, permitting requirements, ash handling and ash disposal, project scheduling, power sales and renewable energy credit buyer identification and pricing, and complete financial and sensitivity analysis. Work also included the project development; meetings and negotiations with investors; and meetings with the local communities, potential fuel suppliers and equipment suppliers.
