GenX receives greenlight in Pennsylvania for micro-biodiesel plant using olive oil

In Pennsylvania, GenX received the green light from the Allentown  Zoning Hearing Board to build a micro-biodiesel production plant. The 120,000 gallon plant will use olive oil from CEO Michael Tucker’s family farm in Greenfiels, as well as olive oil from other locations. The company will operate a local distri bution system and sell in loads of as little as 50 gallons for $3-$3.50 per gallon.

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