$500 million Dominican Republic ethanol, power project delayed over government squabble

In the Dominican Republic, a $500 million sugar, ethanol and power project in San Pedro has been delayed by its owners, Grupo Vicini and Central Romana Corporation, after negotiations with the government collapsed over incentives.

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