GAS-L: Press Release

[Dennis Moraski <dmoraski@energyint.com>]

Press Release

microGas Corporation to Demonstrate New Technology for Processing Biosolids 
from Wastewater Treatment Plants
January 27, 2000; Bellevue, WA - microGas Corporation, a technology 
development company, has recently completed construction of a pilot 
demonstration plant for converting wastewater solids into electricity and 
ash.  The demonstration plant is located near Seattle, Washington at King 
County's East Section Reclamation Plant.
This new facility will convert biosolids into a fuel gas suitable for 
producing electricity in a reciprocating engine, microturbine or fuel cell. 
 The low-pressure, sealed system, named SAGE (bioSolids to Ash and Gas 
Energy), uses a 2-stage gasification process for volatizing the water and 
organic material, and then converting the gas to a clean, high-value fuel.
The SAGE technology minimizes the environmental impact of wastewater 
biosolids by substantially reducing the need for land application or other 
disposal methods.  The SAGE system greatly reduces the need for 
transportation of biosolids, thus decreasing the impact on surrounding 
communities.  In addition to these environmental benefits, the SAGE system 
produces electric energy and waste heat that can be used at the wastewater 
treatment plant.   The King County Department of Natural Resources, GRI, (a 
gas industry research organization located in Chicago, Illinois), and 
microGas Corporation are sponsoring the SAGE demonstration plant.
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For Further Information Please Contact:
microGas Corporation
Rick Tidball
127 Bellevue Way SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
Rtidball@energyint.com
Ph 425-453-9223
Fax 425-455-0981

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