95 Mgy Südzucker ethanol plant opens in Germany; largest in Europe

In Germany, a 95 Mgy Südzucker ethanol plant, the largest in Europe, commenced production in Zeitz. The plant uses sugar beet syrup as a feedstock, and will also produce its own biogas that will power special burners that eliminate all aromatic compounds associated with the production process.

Cropenergies announced the purchase of Ryssen Alcools from Sudzucker and said that it would increase ethanol production by nearly 30 Mgy in France. The company said that it will produce a total of 185 Mgy in 2008/09.

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