The Broin Companies has announced a third ethanol production facility in the state of Ohio and their 31st construction project overall.

Marion Ethanol, a 65 million gallon per year facility, will be located near the northern Ohio community of Marion in Marion County.

Mike Wagner, executive director of the Buckeye Renewable Fuels Association and past executive director of the Ohio Corn Growers, said, “Our number one goal for several years has been to develop an ethanol industry in the state and we welcome the Broin Companies, one of the best in the industry, to Marion, Ohio.”

Broin expects to start construction in the next 30-60 days with a construction time period of 12-14 months.