Ten ethanol plants to go online in Brazil’s Paraná state by 2010

In Brazil, ten ethanol and sugar plants will become operational by 2010 in the state of Paraná, said the Association of Alcohol and Sugar Producers of the State of Paraná (Alcopar). One is expected to launch in 2008, and the remainder in 2010. Capacity was not disclosed. 23 plants are currently active in Paraná.

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