Iran to establish ethanol production by 2010

In Iran, the head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company, Ali Ameri, said that the country will commence production of ethanol from the 17.86 million tons of crop waste. He said that a project start-up is expected by July, with production commencing in 2010.

The announcement comes after the Iranian parliament voted against establishing subsidies for imported oil, and requiring imported fuel to be sold at market price.

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