Richardson's oilseed processing facilities are among the most efficient operations in the world. Our Yorkton, Saskatchewan canola crush facility has the lowest CO2 emission rate – per tonne of production – when compared to the emissions averages of other major Canadian oilseed processors.
0.0402 CO2/MT
Richardson Yorkton Oilseed Crush Plant
0.0530 CO2/MT
Average Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) Member
0.0569 CO2/MT
Richardson Lethbridge Oilseed Crush Plant
Note: Lethbridge used to be #13 of #14 in terms of efficiency but, after the capital expansion in 2016 it jumped up to #9 in overall efficiency rating.
VALUES in ACTION Heat Recovery for Climate Control Initiatives in Oat Processing Facilities
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MARTENSVILLE, SASKATCHEWAN Kiln steam is recycled as a form of heat recovery and used in other processing steps or for facility heating efforts in cold climate conditions. REDUCTION OF ENERGY USE: 16,000 CFM/MINUTE SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NEBRASKA Processing compressors are replaced with VFD compressors which recover heat from facility processes and recycle it to regulate warehouse temperatures. ANNUAL OPERATING SAVINGS: USD $130,000.
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