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Alternative Fuels – OT Biomass
ach year, Omaha Track receives and processes more than 200,000 tons of creosote-treated railroad ties (CTRTs). Through a specialized grinding and sizing process, we convert CTRTs into OT Biomass—a reliable, sustainable alternative fuel designed for use in industrial boilers and kilns.
The final chip size of OT Biomass is custom-engineered to meet end-user specifications. The product can be delivered as a standalone fuel or preblended/comingled with primary, post-industrial, or other alternative fuels.
As both fuel producers and transportation professionals, Omaha Track delivers a certifiable chain-of-custody logistics solution from railroad property, through our production terminals, directly to your boiler or kiln.
Why OT Biomass?
Advantages & Value
- Sustainable Supply – Railroad tie replacements have grown steadily since the 1980s, ensuring a consistent CTRT supply for decades to come.
- Regulatory Compliance – Classified by the EPA as a Categorical Non-Waste Fuel.
- Emissions Benefits – Demonstrated reductions in NOx, SOx, VOCs, chlorine, and mercury compared to most coals.
- High Heat Value – Low-moisture product with higher BTU output than woody biomass and a BTU content comparable to many coal sources.
- Environmental Value – Considered a renewable fuel with zero CO₂ intensity under carbon intensity calculations.
Supporting the Energy Transition
Boiler and kiln-based clients across the U.S. are embracing OT Biomass as part of a shift away from fossil fuels. With measurable emission reductions, strong heat value, and a sustainable supply chain, OT Biomass is a proven replacement or supplement for coal and other less efficient alternative fuels.
