110 Mgy Absolute Energy corn ethanol plant commences operations in Iowa

February 25, 2008

In Iowa, Absolute Energy commenced production at its $150 million, 110 Mgy corn ethanol plant near St. Asgar. The company will produce up to 350,000 tons of distillers grains annually. The plant, designed by ICM and constructed by Fagen, was ready five weeks ahead of the construction schedule.

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