Fonterra to close its last ethanol plant in New Zealand
In New Zealand, Stuff reports Fonterra has confirmed it will close its last remaining ethanol production plant in New Zealand, ending the dairy cooperative’s involvement in domestic ethanol manufacturing. The facility produces ethanol from whey, a byproduct of casein production, turning a dairy-processing residue into a renewable fuel. Fonterra has not disclosed a closure date or explained the decision, leaving uncertainty about the future of the plant and the supply of ethanol it currently provides. The closure also marks a change for New Zealand’s biofuels sector, where Fonterra has been a notable producer of whey-based ethanol.
Category: Fuels
