Innovative gasification solutions for renewable energy, renewable fuels, and renewable products.
Frontline BioEnergy is a process engineering practice specializing in biomass and waste gasification systems. Founded in 2003, it designs and licenses advanced fluidized bed gasification reactors and gas cleaning technologies that convert biomass and refuse-derived fuel into syngas, renewable natural gas, renewable hydrogen, and renewable chemicals. It operates integrated pilot facilities in Nevada, Iowa, and has successfully delivered one of the largest commercial biomass gasification systems in North America. Frontline BioEnergy serves clients in the renewable energy and biofuels sectors, providing engineering services spanning feasibility studies, detailed process design, controls and instrumentation, startup assistance, and ongoing technical support.
Jerod SmeenkCEO
TJ PaskachChief Technology Officer
Paul MaierChief Financial Officer
Patrick HallSenior Research Associate
Advanced fluidized bed gasification reactor designs that are fuel flexible and scalable, including TarFreeGas and PMFreeGas proprietary technologies.
Technologies that produce clean, tar-free, and particulate-free syngas suitable for catalytic processes, engines, and fuel production.
Frontline BioEnergy creates detailed process specifications for licensed technologies and processes, customized to project requirements. It optimizes process parameters for flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Comprehensive process and plant design services incorporating advanced engineering disciplines to optimize facility performance.
Support during construction, unit checkout, and commissioning to verify installation quality and train operators.
Around-the-clock technical assistance and secure remote access for distributed control system monitoring.
Testing capabilities at specialized facilities to evaluate feedstock conversion into renewable products.
Biomass & Bioenergy · Renewable Energy · Waste-to-Energy · Oil & Gas · Agriculture · Defense · Environmental & Remediation · Chemicals · Waste Management
Benson, Minnesota · Biomass & Bioenergy · 2008 · Client: Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC)
A 75 ton/day commercial biomass gasification system installed at Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC), serving as one of the largest operating biomass gasifiers in North America.
San Joaquin Valley, California · Renewable Energy · 2023 · Client: San Joaquin Renewables
Development of a renewable natural gas plant in California to convert agricultural biomass via BING (Biomass-Into-Natural Gas) technology. The project achieved a 30-day continuous test campaign milestone and secured development equity funding.
Waste-to-Energy · 2011 · Client: DenYon Energy LLC
Design and development of a farm-scale commercial gasifier to convert poultry and turkey litter into energy.
Biomass & Bioenergy · 2018 · Client: Stine Seed Farms
An engineering, procurement, and construction agreement to build an auto-thermal pyrolysis plant based on technology developed at Iowa State University.