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Olive Cake (Olive Pomace)

Olive Cake, also known as olive pomace, is a byproduct of the olive oil extraction process. During this process, olives are crushed using mills and then centrifuged to separate the oil from the solid materials. The remaining by-products include pits and cake. Olive Cake consists of the crushed olive flesh, skins, and remaining bits of pits after the initial oil extraction. The physical and chemical characteristics of Olive Cake make it an excellent alternative to fossil fuels for power, heat, and process heat production.

15 – 18 Gj/MT
Net Calorific Value (NCV)
< 5 %
Ash
< 14 %
Total Moisture
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Product specifications

Biomass is a natural material, and properties such as moisture content, ash content, calorific value, and density may vary from batch to batch depending on origin, composition, processing, and storage. The figures shown are indicative only and do not constitute binding specifications or guarantees.

15 – 18
Gj/MT
Net Calorific Value (NCV)
<
5
%
Ash
<
14
%
Total Moisture
1130
°C
Ash Deformation Temperature (C)
700
kg/m³
Bulk Density
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  • Origin

    Northflare Energy primarily sources Olive Cake from regions including Iberia, North Africa, and Turkey. These regions are known for their extensive olive oil production, which generates significant quantities of Olive Cake as byproducts.

  • Availability

    Olive Cake production occurs year-round, peaking from October to February, when about 80% of the olive mass becomes Olive Cake during oil extraction. Our suppliers also provide olive pits along with the cake. In regions where Northflare Energy operates, approximately 10 million MT of Olive Cake are produced annually.

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