Energy and sources are critical in our daily activities, and major support to SKS Company Investments, Industries and Infrastructures. With no consistent or reliable Energy, Power/Electricity and Energy Sources for 24-hours/7-days, the situation becomes unstable to meeting company goals obligations, responsibilities and targets as planned. The net effect is increase in Cost of Goods and Production (COGP), as a result of high Energy cost. For increase in Oil, Petroleum, Gas, Coal and other Energy costs normally tend to increase the Cost of Goods and Production (COGP); Petroleum Products at the Pump Stations; Grains, Commodities, Food & Cash Crops; etc. Basically our daily activities are normally affected because of the increase in the Energy cost. Stable, low and consistent Energy supply is therefore important in maintaining and controlling the Cost of Goods and Production (COGP) in developing countries of Africa.
As a result of Global Warming, the Governments are encouraging investors to invest in Environmental Friendly Energy and Energy Sources to reducing emissions in the Environment. The SKS is interested in investing in Biofuels (Ethanol, Biodiesel, Bio-Jet Fuel and/or Bio-Kerosene), and using Agricultural Feedstock Raw Materials (Cassava (Tapioca), Corn (Maize), Sugar Cane, Palm Fruits/Kernels, Castrol, Moringa, Canola and Jatropha). This will also create outlets for farmers for their Grains, Oil Seeds, Food and Cash Crops. The Company is also investing in Power/Electricity generation from Biomass, Gas-LNG, Solar, Wind, Gas-Coal, etc. to support its Energy needs and Business Activities.
The objectives of SKS Biofuel and Energy Sources are:
- To produce Carbohydrates (Native & Modified Starches, Maltodextrine, Dextrose, High Fructose Corn/Cassava Syrup (HFCS), Sugar Cane Products (Juice, Molasses and Granules), Flours, Pre-Gel Products (African Pounded Yam Flour & Cassava Fiber or Gari), and French Fries or Chips from Agricultural Feedstock Raw Materials.
- To produce Beer (3.0% – 6.5% alcohol), Liquor (18.0 – 50.0% alcohol) and Ethanol (95.0 – 100% alcohol) from Cassava (Tapioca) and Corn (Maize) Dextrose, and Sugar Cane Juice or Sucrose.
- To blend (10 – 80%) Ethanol with Petrol for motor engines.
- To produce Lysine and other Co-Products from Dextrose.
- To process and refine Vegetable Oil from Agricultural Feedstock Raw Materials for Pharmaceutical, Food and Industrial Grades.
- To produce Biodiesel from Refined Vegetable Oil (Castrol, Palm Fruits/Kernels, Moringa, Canola, Jatropha, etc.), Lard (Animal Fat) and Spent Oil.
- To blend Biodiesel with Diesel for motor engines.
- To produce Bio-Jet Fuel and/or Bio-Kerosene from Refined Vegetable Oil (Jatropha, Castrol, Moringa, etc.) for blending with Jet Fuel and/or Kerosene.
- Petrochemical Products, Gas-LNG and Blending Facilities for Biofuel Products (Ethanol, Biodiesel, Bio-Jet Fuel and/or Bio-Kerosene).
- The Value-Added By-Products of Biofuel Production: Animal Nutrition & Feed Mill Products from Biomass; Power/Electricity from Biomass; Gas Production from Biomass and Trash or Garbage; Organic & Chemical NPK Fertilizers; Furfural from Sugar-cane Pulp or Biomass; and Recycled Products.
The return on Investments in the Energy and Energy Sources is high. It is also a critical investment to drive SKS goals and targets of 24-hours/7-days manufacturing or production, consistent quantity and quality of Energy, Energy Sources and Power/Electricity Supply. The consistent Energy, Energy Sources and Power/Electricity will maintain or increase through-put, making it possible for consistent payments of Cost of Goods and Production as planned, and increasing the SKS Cash Flow. The Investors and SKS will be happy with the Investment in the Energy, Energy Sources and Power/Electricity.
(1). Ethanol and Co-Products Production.
- Production of Carbohydrates (Native & Modified Starches, Maltodextrine, Dextrose, High Fructose Corn/Cassava Syrup (HFCP), Flours, Pre-Gel Products – Starch, Pounded African Yam Flour and Cassava Fiber or Gari, etc.) from Cassava (Tapioca), Corn (Maize), African Yams and Sugar Cane.
- French Fries or Chips from Roots & Tubers, Plantains and Bananas.
- Ethanol (95.0 – 100%, alcohol), Liquor (18.0 – 50.0%, alcohol) and Lager Beer (3.5 – 7.0%, alcohol) Production from Dextrose and Sugars.
- Ethanol for Blending (10% – 80% ethanol) with Petrol for Motor Engines.
- Co-Products of Ethanol Production. Native and Modified Starches, Dextrose, High Fructose Corn/Cassava Syrup (HFCS), Maltodextrine, Flours, Pre-Gel Products (Starches, Pounded Yam Flour and Cassava Fiber or Gari), French Fries or Chips, Furfural, CO2, Lysine from Dextrose, Corn Zein Protein & Fiber, and Peels or Biomass.
(2). Biodiesel and Co-Products Production.
- Vegetable Oil Processing or Production from Castrol, Palm Fruits/Kernels, Moringa, Canola and Jatropha.
- Biodiesel Production from Refined Vegetable Oil, Lard (Animal Fat) and Spent Oil.
- Biodiesel for Blending with Diesel for Motor Engines.
- Co-Products from Biodiesel Production – Castrol Flour/Cake; Flours/Cakes from Vegetable Oil Extraction Processes; Palm Fiber, Shells & Cakes, and Biomass.
(3). Bio-Jet Fuel and/or Bio-Kerosene, and Co-Products Production.
- Vegetable Oil Processing or Production from Jatropha, Castrol, Moringa and Canola.
- Production of Bio-Jet Fuel and/or Bio-Kerosene from Refined Jatropha, Castrol, Moringa and Canola Oils
- Blending of Bio-Jet with Jet Fuel for Jet Engines and Blending of Bio-kerosene with Kerosene for Cooking Stoves and Lamps’ Fuel.
- Co-Products from Bio-Jet Fuel or Bio-Kerosene Production – Soap Stock, Flours/Cakes and Biomass.
(4). Value Added Products from Bio-Fuel, Oil, Gas, Petro-Chemical, Chemical
and Environmental Engineering Operations.
- Animal Nutrition and Feed Mills.
- Soaps, Lotions, Shampoos, Cosmetics, and Body Care Products.
- Organic Fertilizers from Biomass.
- Recycled Raw Materials for Plastic Bottles, Paper, Cardboard, Glass, Tires/Rubber, etc.
- Energy Gas Production from Trash or Garbage or Biomass.
- Power/Electricity Production from Biomass.