American Process Inc. launches cellulosic ethanol project in Michigan

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American Process Inc. launches cellulosic ethanol project in Michigan

American Process Inc. launches cellulosic ethanol project in Michigan

Written by CEIL Staff

Tuesday, 31 August 2010 13:15

Source: AutoblogGreen

Yet another cellulosic ethanol project launched recently, this time in Alpena, MI with Governor Jennifer Granholm on hand for the ribbon cutting. The facility will be run by American Process Incorporated (API) and will produce ethanol from waste materials produced by an adjacent hardwood plant that is run by Decorative Panels International. Read more....