Bion’s Technology-Optimization Report Details Success of Ammonia Recovery System

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Bion Environmental Technologies (BNET) has completed its Technology-Optimization Report for the Ammonia Recovery System (ARS) at Fair Oaks, IN, demonstrating successful optimization results. The ARS showed improved efficiency by requiring one-third less water evaporation than expected while meeting ammonia reduction targets. Operating costs for full-scale commercial systems are projected to be 25% lower than previously modeled, with corresponding decreases in fertilizer production costs and capital expenditure. The company partnered with Buflovak, a NY engineering firm, for ARS development and testing. Bion is currently evaluating over two dozen potential projects and aims to supply its organic nitrogen fertilizer to growers during the 2026 growing season. The ARS technology recovers ammonia from animal manure and organic waste streams to produce organic and low-carbon nitrogen fertilizers, preventing environmental pollution while improving livestock and biogas operations economics.

Positive

• ARS demonstrated stable, continuous steady-state operations and scalability
• System requires one-third less water evaporation than anticipated, improving economics
• Operating costs projected 25% lower than previously modeled
• Significant decrease in capital costs and fertilizer production costs
• Technology ready for final design process of full-scale commercial system
• Strong project pipeline with over two dozen potential projects under evaluation

Negative

• Commercial implementation still pending and subject to project-specific details
• Full report only available under non-disclosure agreement
• Actual economic benefits still theoretical until commercial implementation

Billings, Montana, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (OTC QB: BNET), a leader in advanced livestock and organic waste treatment and resource recovery technology, announced it has completed the Technology-Optimization Report for its Ammonia Recovery System (ARS) at Fair Oaks, IN.

The optimized ARS demonstrated it is stable and can maintain continuous steady-state operations; it is reliable; and it is scalable. The ARS also showed it can achieve its ammonia reduction targets by evaporating one-third less water than was anticipated and modeled. That translates to significantly better economics, including lower fertilizer production costs. The platform is now ready for the final design process of a full-scale commercial system, which is subject to project-specific details, location, and feedstock characteristics. Bion is currently evaluating more than two dozen potential projects, with dozens more in the pipeline.

The Report details over a decade of ARS concept development and technology R&D, with an emphasis on what was accomplished during the optimization phase at Fair Oaks. Bion engaged Buflovak, a New York engineering firm, as its ARS development partner, due to their specific expertise in evaporation, distillation, and separation processes. The Buflovak engineering team was integrally involved during six years of ARS R&D and testing, including providing guidance during the 18-month optimization phase at Fair Oaks, and a final review of the Report. The Buflovak engineering team is available to discuss the report and its conclusions.

Economics were not evaluated during optimization, but the substantial operational improvements that were achieved have a direct impact on modeled system economics and fertilizer production costs. Fair Oaks results indicate operating costs for a full-scale commercial system will be about 25% lower than previously modeled, with a corresponding decrease in fertilizer production costs. Modeled capital cost, either overall or as a function of fertilizer or treatment capacity, will decrease significantly, as well.

Craig Scott, Bion’s CEO, said, “As we have indicated for some time, the ARS has exceeded our expectations. This report details by just how much. To our Chief Technology Officer, Steve Pagano, the rest of the Bion Team, and our engineering partners at Buflovak: Congrats! What a great time to overdeliver!

We are now sorting through and evaluating dozens of potential projects and partners to find the best fit to fill our initial fertilizer offtake agreements. Our goal is to identify a project (or projects) that will allow us to supply our unique organic nitrogen fertilizer to growers during the 2026 growing season.”

Click here to view the Report Summary, including its Conclusions, on our website. Click here to download in pdf. The full report is available under non-disclosure agreement and can be obtained by contacting Bion.

Bion Environmental Technologies’ patented Ammonia Recovery System (ARS) produces organic (OMRI Listed) and low-carbon nitrogen fertilizers from the problematic ammonia produced when biogas is generated from animal manure, industrial, and other organic waste streams. Recovering this valuable resource, instead of allowing it to escape to the environment, prevents air and water pollution, produces clean water for reuse or discharge, and improves the economics of livestock and biogas operations. Bion’s platform aligns with global trends toward circular economy models and low-carbon and low-impact fuels and agriculture. See Bion’s website at https://bionenviro.com.   

This material includes forward-looking statements based on management's current reasonable business expectations. In this document, the words and phrases like ‘will’, ‘can’,  and similar expressions identify certain forward-looking statements. These statements are made in reliance on the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. There are numerous risks and uncertainties that could result in actual results differing materially from expected outcomes.

Contact Information:
Craig Scott, CEO
cscott@bionenviro.com 
(406) 281-8178 (direct)

FAQ

What are the key findings of BNET's Technology-Optimization Report for its Ammonia Recovery System?

The report shows the ARS is stable, reliable, and scalable, requiring one-third less water evaporation than expected. Operating costs are projected to be 25% lower than previously modeled, with significant reductions in capital and fertilizer production costs.

When does Bion Environmental Technologies plan to begin commercial fertilizer production?

Bion aims to supply its organic nitrogen fertilizer to growers during the 2026 growing season, pending project selection and implementation.

How many potential projects is BNET currently evaluating for its ARS technology?

Bion is currently evaluating more than two dozen potential projects, with dozens more in the pipeline.

What are the environmental benefits of Bion's Ammonia Recovery System?

The ARS prevents air and water pollution by recovering ammonia from animal manure and organic waste streams, producing organic nitrogen fertilizers and clean water for reuse while improving livestock and biogas operations economics.

Who is Bion's engineering partner for the ARS development?

Bion partnered with Buflovak, a New York engineering firm, chosen for their expertise in evaporation, distillation, and separation processes. They were involved in six years of R&D and testing.