Biosolids (Sludge) Processing Facility – will replace the existing Regional Sludge Management Facility currently located in the Fairgrove Business Park. The new facility will have the capacity to serve the wastewater sludge management needs of Catawba County and the Unifour region for approximately twenty years.
Bioreactor Landfill - In the future, gray water residuals from the Biosolids (Sludge) Management Facility may be injected into the existing landfill to create a bioreactor landfill.
	Bioenergy Facility - will use sawdust, ground wood particle byproducts, and biomaterials from Gregory Wood Products, Pallet One, and the County to generate electricity, steam and heat energy. The Bio-Energy Facility will house a newly constructed wood-fired gasifier and steam production plant that is expected to produce 3 megawatt hours of electricity and 15,000 pounds of steam per hour gross. A natural gas fired boiler, with similar steam output, will serve as a backup to the main wood-fired steam production plant.
Recycled Plastic Pelletization Facility - Preliminary discussions have been held with a company considering the EcoComplex as a location for a plastics pelletization facility.
	Algae Research - Algae can produce 50% oil which can be used in biodiesel production. Catawba County and Appalachian State University are pursuing Federal grants.

 
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