Councilman opposes expansion at JaxOn Energy biodiesel plant for safety reasons

In Mississippi, a councilman for Jackson is urging a “no” vote against the proposed expansion of the JaxOn Energy biodiesel facility, saying the plant is a safety concern for the neighborhood it’s located in that never should have been approved in the first place. He shared information with other council members showing how similar plants around the country had had accidents. The company produces biodiesel from various vegetable oils but didn’t make a comment to the press regarding the councilman’s concerns.