New Mexico corn ethanol plant scheduled for hearings over improper disclosures

In New Mexico, a new ethanol plant planned for Clovis by ConAgra has been scheduled for an additional hearing by the state Environmental Improvement Board. The Environment Department previously approved the plant, but local residents objected to the location of the plant on the edge of town. The EIB ordered the hearing after it was disclosed that notices to residents did not properly disclose the distance from the plant to the town limits. The additional hearing will be held before February.

Clovis has seen significant activity in biofuels development.  American Renewable Fuels plans to construct a 75 Mgy biodiesel facility in Clovis Industrial Park, which would commence operation in September 2009. Meanwhile, the 15 Mgy Clovis Biodiesel Plant being built by ARES Blue Sun is expected to open by February 2008. Abengoa operates a 27 Mgy corn ethanol facility in the area.

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