
BACKGROUND
Top Shelf International (TSI) developed a new agave distillery in the Whitsundays region of northern Queensland to expand its premium spirits portfolio. The project prioritised sustainability, resource efficiency and scalability, so the facility could meet increasing production demand while minimising its environmental impact.
DESCRIPTION
Flexigen provided full engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services, starting with feasibility studies and technical design to establish a cost-effective and sustainable process framework. The process engineering and energy systems were developed to optimise efficiency, flexibility and sustainability.
The facility was designed to be self-sufficient in water supply and wastewater treatment. The energy system operates off-grid, with only a small backup grid connection to supply critical loads such as emergency lighting and control systems. A biofuel-fired boiler was included in the design to supply process steam. The distillery layout allows for future expansion, with production capacity designed to reach 1.5 million bottles per year.
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