Forbes names Iowa, North Dakota, Georgia, Mississippi and North Carolina leading states for biomass potential

July 15, 2008

Forbes Magazine named Iowa, North Dakota, Georgia. Mississippi and North Carolina the most important state sources of biomass. Iowa was cited as the leader in grain potential, North Dakota for switchgrass, willow and poplar potential; Georgia for 25 million tons of mill wood debris; Mississippi for 3.6 million tons of logging waste, and North Carolina for methane from manure based on the 10 million hog population.

Red Trail Energy ethanol plant commences 50 Mgy production in North Dakota

In North Dakota, the Red Trail Energy ethanol plant commenced production, with output estimated at more than 50 million gallons per year. North Dakota is currently ranked fourth among all US states in...

First E85 pump opens in metro Atlanta

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East Coast Ethanol announces 110 Mgy corn ethanol plant in North Carolina

In North Carolina, East Coast Ethanol will announce today a 110 Mgy, $212 million corn ethanol project near Seaboard in Northampton County. The project is one of four 110 Mgy facilities in the Southea...

Ethanol price drop may trigger North Dakota ethanol subsidies

A $3.7 million ethanol subsidy fund in North Dakota may be tapped if falling producer prices for ethanol go as low as $1.30 per gallon. Ethanol is trading at $1.70, down from nearly $2.50 a year ago. ...

Clean Burn Fuels to commence construction of 75 Mgy corn ethanol plant in Raeford, North Carolina

In North Carolina, construction is set to commence at a 75 Mgy corn ethanol plant at Raeford owned by Clean Burn Fuels. The plant has received 10 year county tax abatement and a $35 million loan guara...

Iowa, Texas, Illinois lead nation in biodiesel production

BBI International released a report on the top biodiesel producing states. The top ten, in terms of actual and planned capacity are: 1. Iowa 351.5 Mgy 2. Texas 265 Mgy 3. Illinois 199 Mgy 4. Alaba...

Written by Jim Lane · Filed Under Top Story