Arnold R. Klann
Chief Executive Officer at BLUEFIRE RENEWABLES, INC.
Profile
Arnold R.
Klann is the founder of ARK Energy, Inc. (founded in 1989) and Arkenol, Inc. (founded in 1989).
He held the title of President at ARK Energy, Inc. and Chief Executive Officer at Arkenol, Inc. Mr. Klann is also the founder of Bluefire Ethanol, Inc. Mr. Klann's current job is Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at BlueFire Renewables, Inc. Mr. Klann's former jobs include Vice President-Engineering & Product Development at GWF Energy LLC and GWF Power Systems LP.
Mr. Klann obtained his undergraduate degree from Lakeland College in 1972.
Arnold R. Klann active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BLUEFIRE RENEWABLES, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Bluefire Ethanol, Inc.
 Bluefire Ethanol, Inc. Oil Refining/MarketingEnergy Minerals Part of BlueFire Renewables, Inc., Bluefire Ethanol, Inc. is a private company that produces ethanol fuel. The company is based in Las Vegas, NV. The company was founded by Arnold R. Klann. Arnold R. Klann has been the CEO since incorporation. Bluefire Ethanol was acquired by Sucre Agricultural Corp. on June 27, 2006. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of Arnold R. Klann
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
GWF Power Systems LP
 GWF Power Systems LP Electric UtilitiesUtilities GWF Power Systems, LP A leader in the design, construction and operation of environmentally responsible power plants, GWF Power Systems, L.P. has brought the future of alternative energy to California. And they’re continuing to help the state meet its renewable energy goals through the conversion of three of their peaker plants into more efficient, flexible and “greener” combined cycle facilities. This process is currently under way at their Tracy, Hanford and Henrietta plants, owned by GWF Energy LLC | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | - |
| Arkenol, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
GWF Energy LLC
 GWF Energy LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities GWF Energy LLC operates gas turbine power plants. The firm generates electricity from petroleum coke, which is a by-product of petroleum refineries. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
ARK Energy, Inc.
 ARK Energy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Part of Apollo Global Management, Inc., ARK Energy, Inc. is a power generation company. The private company is based in Laguna Hills, CA. The company was founded by Arnold R. Klann. ARK Energy was acquired by Tenneco Gas on October 07, 1994 for $60 million. | Founder | - |
Training of Arnold R. Klann
| Lakeland College | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 6 |
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BlueFire Renewables, Inc.
 BlueFire Renewables, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Bluefire Renewables, Inc. engages in the production and supply of renewable liquid fuels. It converts organic materials, such as agricultural residues, high-content biomass crops, wood residues, and cellulose from municipal solid wastes into ethanol. The company was founded on October 12, 1993 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Process Industries |
ARK Energy, Inc.
ARK Energy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Part of Apollo Global Management, Inc., ARK Energy, Inc. is a power generation company. The private company is based in Laguna Hills, CA. The company was founded by Arnold R. Klann. ARK Energy was acquired by Tenneco Gas on October 07, 1994 for $60 million. | Utilities |
GWF Energy LLC
GWF Energy LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities GWF Energy LLC operates gas turbine power plants. The firm generates electricity from petroleum coke, which is a by-product of petroleum refineries. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Utilities |
| Arkenol, Inc. | Process Industries |
Bluefire Ethanol, Inc.
Bluefire Ethanol, Inc. Oil Refining/MarketingEnergy Minerals Part of BlueFire Renewables, Inc., Bluefire Ethanol, Inc. is a private company that produces ethanol fuel. The company is based in Las Vegas, NV. The company was founded by Arnold R. Klann. Arnold R. Klann has been the CEO since incorporation. Bluefire Ethanol was acquired by Sucre Agricultural Corp. on June 27, 2006. | Energy Minerals |
GWF Power Systems LP
GWF Power Systems LP Electric UtilitiesUtilities GWF Power Systems, LP A leader in the design, construction and operation of environmentally responsible power plants, GWF Power Systems, L.P. has brought the future of alternative energy to California. And they’re continuing to help the state meet its renewable energy goals through the conversion of three of their peaker plants into more efficient, flexible and “greener” combined cycle facilities. This process is currently under way at their Tracy, Hanford and Henrietta plants, owned by GWF Energy LLC | Utilities |
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