55 Mgy Plymouth Energy corn ethanol plant opens in Iowa

In Iowa, the 55 Mgy Plymouth Energy corn ethanol plant opened last week in Merrill. The plant will use 18 million tons of corn; and will generate 500 tons per day of distillers grains. The plant was originally expected to open last November but was delayed by economic conditions.

Last year, Plymouth Oil announced plans to develop a 25 Mgy corn oil plant adjacent to the Plymouth Energy corn ethanol plant now under construction near Merrill. The corn oil will be supplied to the food market, while defatted corn germ will be supplied to the livestock market.

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