First Cellulosic Ethanol Plant in USA Up and Running

gas 2.0; biofuels, oil, a revolution
Written by Nick Chambers
Published on January 9th, 2009
Posted in cellulosic ethanol

After a $90 million shot in the arm from oil giant BP back in August, second generation cellulosic ethanol pioneer Verenium has started production of ethanol from non-food sources such as wood chips, grass straw, and trash at their Jennings Louisiana demonstration plant (PDF). This is the first such plant to begin operation in the US.

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