Doug Harden
03-08-2006, 03:04 PM
State to get world's largest biodiesel plant
By Maureen Groppe
Star Washington Bureau / Gannett News Service
WASHINGTON - Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels announced today that the Louis Dreyfus Corp. will build the world’s largest biodiesel plant in Claypool, a community west of Fort Wayne.
Daniels said construction would begin as soon as possible.
He said the plant is a $135 million project.
Daniels made the announcement while attending a renewable energy summit in Washington, D.C., today.
The new plant will be the ninth biodiesel or ethanol plant under construction or in development in Indiana, state officials said. Indiana’s only operating ethanol plant is in South Bend.
“I think definitely that with the growing popularity of bioenergy and growth in that industry sector, Indiana is very poised to take advantage of that industry,” said Weston Sedgwick, a spokesman for the Indiana Economic Development Corp.
Biofuel plants use natural products such as corn to create fuel additives and other energy sources.
President Bush said during his State of the Union address this year that he wants to increase investment in development of clean electric power sources, and proposals to speed the development of biofuels such as “cellulosic” ethanol made from wood chips or sawgrass.
Contact Star Washington Bureau reporter Maureen Groppe at (202) 906-8118 or at mgroppe@gns.gannett.com.
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By Maureen Groppe
Star Washington Bureau / Gannett News Service
WASHINGTON - Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels announced today that the Louis Dreyfus Corp. will build the world’s largest biodiesel plant in Claypool, a community west of Fort Wayne.
Daniels said construction would begin as soon as possible.
He said the plant is a $135 million project.
Daniels made the announcement while attending a renewable energy summit in Washington, D.C., today.
The new plant will be the ninth biodiesel or ethanol plant under construction or in development in Indiana, state officials said. Indiana’s only operating ethanol plant is in South Bend.
“I think definitely that with the growing popularity of bioenergy and growth in that industry sector, Indiana is very poised to take advantage of that industry,” said Weston Sedgwick, a spokesman for the Indiana Economic Development Corp.
Biofuel plants use natural products such as corn to create fuel additives and other energy sources.
President Bush said during his State of the Union address this year that he wants to increase investment in development of clean electric power sources, and proposals to speed the development of biofuels such as “cellulosic” ethanol made from wood chips or sawgrass.
Contact Star Washington Bureau reporter Maureen Groppe at (202) 906-8118 or at mgroppe@gns.gannett.com.
Copyright 2006 IndyStar.com. All rights reserved
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