POET Opens Second Indiana Plant

Cindy Zimmerman

The grand opening of POET’s 23rd ethanol production facility was a grand event in Alexandria, Indiana on Thursday. POET Biorefining – Alexandria is the company’s second plant in the state of Indiana and Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman told the crowd on hand for the official ribbon cutting that the new plant further strengthens Indiana as a national leader in the …

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New Iowa Plant Gets Approval

Cindy Zimmerman

Ethanol start-up, Red Rock Renewables LLC, is moving into the next phase of development on a new fuel ethanol plant to be located in Pleasantville, Iowa. Last week, the company received approval on a final development agreement with the city of Pleasantville and the plant will now move into the next and most critical phase for ethanol plant construction, funding. …

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VeraSun and US BioEnergy Complete Merger

Cindy Zimmerman

The nuptials of VeraSun Energy and US BioEnergy are now complete, following the blessing of all the family members. VeraSun announced that the merger with US BioEnergy was approved by a majority vote of shareholders of both companies and is effective April 1, 2008. At the same time, VeraSun announced the startup of its 110 million gallon per year production …

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Orion Ethanol Diversifies

Cindy Zimmerman

Orion Ethanol of Kansas has acquired a corn fructose wet milling facility located in Texas from Dimmitt Ethanol. Orion plans to convert the facility into a fully integrated renewable fuels campus in three phases over 3 years. The first phase will convert the corn fructose wet milling facility into a 60 million gallon per year ethanol plant and 10 million …

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GO Ethanol Creates Jobs

Cindy Zimmerman

On Monday, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland toured the nearly complete Greater Ohio Ethanol plant in Lima to promote his jobs creation program. According to LimaOhio.com, the governor’s “Building Ohio Jobs” proposal includes more than $250 million for investment in advanced energy projects including solar manufacturing, advanced coal technology and biofuels. “I think this community should feel really good about the …

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POET Plant Increases Capacity

Cindy Zimmerman

POET Biorefining – Chancellor started producing ethanol last week at its expanded capacity of 100 million gallons per year. The company reports that it took the South Dakota-based plant less than 24 hours to achieve its new nameplate capacity. The $100 million construction project started 12 months ago and doubled the plant’s production capacity. With the expansion completed, the annual …

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London Slated to Fuel Up on Hydrogen

John Davis

London roadways could be supporting hydrogen fuel technology soon. Air Products and Transport for London have signed an agreement to introduce hydrogen to London drivers and passengers by 2010. This agreement includes the supply of hydrogen fuel and a dedicated fueling station for the 10 hydrogen powered buses, which form a central part of London’s hydrogen transport program. The hydrogen …

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POET Prepares to Open Plant 23

Cindy Zimmerman

POET is preparing for the grand opening of its 23rd production facility next month in Alexandria, Indiana. On April 17, POET will host a grand opening event for POET Biorefining – Alexandria which will include addresses from Lt. Governor Becky Skillman and Andy Miller, Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. POET Biorefining – Alexandria will produce 65 million …

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Wal-Mart Developing Sustainable Facilities

Chuck Zimmerman

The luncheon speaker here at the 25x’25 Renewable Energy Summit is Charles Zimmerman, VP, Prototype and New Format Development for Wal-Mart. I’ve been looking forward to meeting him since he’s got such a great name. He’s speaking right now to the group about the evolution of sustainable facilities at the retail chain. Now most of his experience is with the …

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Production Begins at US Bio Marion

Cindy Zimmerman

US BioEnergy‘s Marion, South Dakota ethanol plant has officially started production. According to the company, US Bio Marion began production in February. The company acquired the 110 million gallon per year plant while under construction in August 2007. This is the fifth ethanol plant for US BioEnergy. The others are located in Albert City, Iowa, Ord and Platte Valley, Neb., …

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