BP to Produce “Second Generation” Ethanol in Brazil

Latin American Herald Tribune

SAO PAULO – British oil giant BP plc plans to produce cellulosic ethanol made from biomass, known as “second generation” ethanol, in Brazil starting in 2013, BP Biofuels chief Philip New said in an interview published Monday in the press.

The first plant for producing second generation ethanol will be constructed in the United States in 2010, with the technology being transferred to BP’s plants in Brazil after operations commence at the U.S. facility, New told the Valor Online business daily.

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