Choren biomass-to-liquids project in Germany slated for operation in early 2010

In Germany, the Choren plant in Freiburg that is targeting 15,000 tonnes of biomass-to-liquid fuels is scheduled to open early next year, according to reports in Reuters and Lesprom. The plant utilizes wood products and wood-based waste, while a second planned plant in Schwedt will have a capacity of 200,000 tonnes.

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