KL Energy expanding its cellulosic ethanol technology to Brazil

In Brazil, cellulosic ethanol pioneer KL Energy announced an exclusive cooperation agreement with add blue, with a goal of establishing a cellulosic ethanol plant by 2010 utilizing KL Energy’s cellulosic process for conversion of sugarcane bagasse and straw feedstock. The goal is to integrate the the cellulosic plant with an existing mill.

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