Dresden council authorizes 7 Mgy biodiesel project in Germany

In Germany, the regional council of Dresden has authorized a 7 Mgy biodiesel plant in Zeissig. The $6.1 million project will commence production in May, from an undisclosed feedstock, and will provide biodiesel for Lusatia, in Saxony.

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