Details emerge regarding Abengoa’s cellulosic research facility in Kansas

In Kansas, details are emerging regarding Abengoa’s cellulosic ethanol research facility in Hugoton. The proposed cellulosic ethanol facility in Hugoton, Kansas will produce 13 million gallons of fuel from switch grass, corn stover, milo and wheat straw, and 88 Mgy of corn ethanol. Abengoa projects it will need to collect 4-7% of biomass from a 50-mile radious around Hugoton to supply the 930 tons needed daily for the plant.

The company expects to increase farm income by $8-$9 per acre from biomass acquisition.

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