New Brazilian ethanol pipeline planned by Uniduto

In Brazil, Uniduto said that it will commence construction of a new major ethanol pipeline from the sugarcane production areas in Sao Paulo state to Santos. The first phase budget is $759 million, and will result in 375 miles of pipeline that will be in operation by the 2011-12 cane season. Cosan, Copersucar, Sao Martinho  and Crystalsev are participating in the venture.

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