BBI International to develop series of 4-5 Mgy cellulosic ethanol plants

In Colorado, the leading biofuels media, research and development company, BBI International, has established a subsidiary to develop cellulosic ethanol plants. BBI BioVentures will construct a series of 4-5 Mgy plants that will use local feedstock that requires little or no pretreatment, a costly step in proudction. Projects will be co-located with existing plants to minimize cost.

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