Kreido Biofuels pushes back Wilmington biodiesel plant opening to fourth quarter

In North Carolina, Kreido Biofuels has delayed the opening of its 50 Mgy biodiesel plant in Wilmington by six months, to the fourth quarter of 2008. The company cited  financing delays, government approvals and current market conditions as reasons for the delay.

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