INEOS Bio selects KBR for engineering of its first advanced bio-energy plant

In Illinois, INEOS Bio announced that it has selected KBR as its Engineering Contractor to develop the Front End Engineering & Design (FEED) for the first of its advanced bio-energy plants.

Speaking at the Platts 4th Annual Cellulosic Ethanol Conference, INEOS Bio COO Mark Niederschulte today highlighted the cost and sustainability benefits of the INEOS Bio technology for converting low cost carbon materials, including waste, into bioethanol and renewable energy.He said that work on the commercial design commenced in 3Q 2008 and is already well advanced.

The front end engineering design work is scheduled to be completed in 1Q 2010, with first commercial production expected by end 2011.

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