Penford to open 40 Mgy, $42 million corn ethanol plant in Iowa this month

In Iowa, Penford Products is nearing completion of its $42 million, 40 Mgy corn ethanol plant near Cedar Rapids. Construction commenced on the facility in November 2006, and the plant is expected to be fully operational this month.

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