Pantech to open 5 Mgy ethanol plant in Vietnam

In Vietnam, Pantech Group Holdings said that they would establish their first international ethanol plant in a joint venture with Petroleum Technical Services. Following an investment of up to $4 million, the partners expect to produce up to 5 Mgy of ethanol. The location and construction timetable for the new plant were not disclosed.

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