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Ethanol production holds steady

Dan Piller • Des Moines Register • Posted January 27, 2012

Three weeks after the expiration of the 45-cents per gallon blenders tax credit, ethanol production is running slightly ahead of last year’s pace. [ read more … ]

Eastern Oregon biofuel refinery wins $235 million federal loan backing to make ethanol from poplar trees

Eric Mortenson and Scott Learn • The Oregonian • Posted January 27, 2012

In a few years, you could be filling up with fuel made from Oregon poplar trees, wheat straw and corn stalks. Financed in part with a $235 million loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today, ZeaChem plans a $390 million biofuel refinery in Boardman capable of producing up to 25 million gallons of ethanol per year. [ read more … ]

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NEWS UPDATE	January 27, 2012
Ethanol production holds steady Dan Piller • Des Moines Register • Posted January 27, 2012 Three weeks after the expiration of the 45-cents per gallon blenders tax credit, ethanol production is running slightly ahead of last year’s pace. [ read more … ] Eastern Oregon biofuel refinery wins $235 million federal loan backing to make ethanol from poplar trees Eric Mortenson and Scott Learn • The Oregonian • Posted January 27, 2012 In a few years, you could be filling up with fuel made from Oregon poplar trees, wheat straw and corn stalks. Financed in part with a $235 million loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today, ZeaChem plans a $390 million biofuel refinery in Boardman capable of producing up to 25 million gallons of ethanol per year. [ read more … ] Note: News clips provided do not necessarily reflect the views of coalition or its member governors.
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