Oil Press

The Oil Press is an Iron Teeth food infrastructure building that converts Canola Seeds into Canola Oil, a crucial intermediate resource used across multiple production chains. Unlocked for 500 Science Points and built from 40 Logs and 10 Metal Parts, this 2x2 building employs 1 worker and consumes 50 horsepower. Its recipe is straightforward: 1 Canola Seed becomes 1 Canola Oil in just 1.3 seconds, making it one of the fastest processing buildings in the game. With internal storage for 30 Canola Seeds and 30 Canola Oil, a single well-supplied Oil Press can maintain a steady output for downstream facilities.

Canola Oil is a versatile ingredient that feeds into three separate production chains, making the Oil Press a linchpin of the Iron Teeth economy. The Fermenter uses Canola Oil to produce Fermented Soybean (6 Soybean plus 1 Oil per batch). The Food Factory requires it for both Eggplant Rations (1 Eggplant plus 1 Oil yields 6 rations) and Algae Rations (1 Algae plus 1 Oil yields 6 rations). Beyond food, Canola Oil also feeds into the Grease Factory for producing Grease, used in various industrial applications. This wide demand means you will likely need multiple Oil Presses as your colony grows, with experienced players recommending at least 6 for a fully developed late-game settlement.

When planning your oil production, crop ratios are essential. Roughly 1 Canola field supports 8 Soybean fields when making Fermented Soybean, while 3 Canola fields pair with 4 Eggplant fields for Eggplant Rations. For Algae Rations using Hydroponic Gardens, approximately 9 Canola fields supply 1 garden. The 1:1 seed-to-oil conversion ratio means transportation efficiency is neutral in either direction, so place your Oil Presses wherever is most convenient relative to your Farmhouses and downstream processors. Position large warehouses nearby for Canola Seed storage, and consider placing oil storage tanks adjacent to your Fermenters and Food Factories to keep the entire chain running without interruption.