POAs are Designed to Solve Problems and Generate Millions of Dollars
IMPROVE efficiency, REDUCE energy use, INCREASE yields and production.
It was the LucasE3 Plant Opportunity Assessment that identified the opportunities and then provided the road map to convert its client’s plant into the gold standard in the industry – a plant that everyone wants to visit.
Quickly SOLVE problems that OTHERS CAN’T. In one visit, SOLVED COSTLY PROBLEMS.
In just one visit to the client and on the same day, LucasE3 process engineers solved very costly problems that had existed for years at the plant and that were not solved by the manufacturer’s engineers.
Improved GNS grade product’s TASTE and ODOR … landing a large RETAIL ACCOUNT
With LucasE3’s recommendations and assistance in GNS grade product quality evaluation, our client was able to significantly improve the product’s taste and odor problem which lead to landing one of the largest retail accounts in USA.
World-class, innovative AND unbiased solutions at a better price.
Let’s Talk. LucasE3 has over 25 years of experience in the ethanol industry, and was created to offer ethanol producers professional engineering advisory services and unbiased recommendations. This means your plant is receiving the best engineering talent in the industry, from a firm that is not beholden to certain manufacturers. Our team is focused on doing what’s best for the plant, driven by a commitment to provide innovative solutions, professional ethics, exceptional results and value for our clients.
A LucasE3 Plant Opportunity Assessment (POA) will include recommendations across all major unit operations, utilizing industry best engineering and operations practices, proven equipment upgrades, and new technology advancements in equipment and process and heat integration.
Our goal is to ensure that all LucasE3 customers achieve their immediate goals and leverage our capabilities to position themselves for success in a world of changing technologies and markets.
PROJECT OPPORTUNITY ASSESSMENT (POA)
What a Plant Evaluation SHOULD BE
| Manufacturers | Other Engineering Firms | ![]() |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Selling inventory instead of best solutions | Sell from Inventory | No Inventory | No Inventory |
| 2. Inform you of your plant's current operations and capabilities | Maybe | YES | YES |
| 3. Consultation bound by licensed ethics standards | NO | YES | Ethical |
| 4. Unbiased AND comprehensive recommentations for investment opportunties | NO | NO | Unbiased |
| 5. Professional Process Engineers equipped to solve problems and see investment opportunities in the plant that others won't see | NO | NO | YES |
| 6. Recommend unbiased and independent solutions that consider ALL technology and equipment from around the world | NO | NO | YES |
| 7. Provide detailed road maps for projects tht will deliver immediate benefits with best ROI's | NO | NO | YES |
| 8. Position the plant for success as technolgy and markets change | NO | NO | YES |
| LET'S TALK |


