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How is ethanol made? Ethanol is produced by taking the starch or sugar portion of the corn and fermenting it. The fermented starch is then distilled into alcohol. The excess water is removed so the resulting ethyl alcohol (ethanol) is very pure – 200 proof. Only the starch portion of the corn, which is about 70% of the kernel, is made into ethanol.
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Ethanol Plants
| January 6th, 2009 12:19 PM
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AgSight: Lots Of Pieces To The Puzzle! - CattleNetwork.com
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1/6/2009 11:29:00 AM AgSight: Lots Of Pieces To The Puzzle! Obvious to all readers, the ethanol industry is predicated on changing one source of energy (corn) to another (ethanol). Basic that may be, it’s fundamental to characterizing the ...
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| December 30th, 2008 04:53 PM
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Brazil ethanol sales pass petrol - The Age
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Ethanol sales for 2008 for the first time are outpacing those of gasoline in Brazil, a top ethanol producer, the National Petroleum Agency reported Tuesday. The figures only take into account sales of hydrated ethanol that can be used in its pure ...
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Iowa’s ever-growing investment in ag-related ventures is about ...
Despite the ever-growing number of ethanol plants, Kortemeyer said theres room for all. I think ethanol is not only the future of Iowa but of the world.
Archer Daniels Midland, which recorded $36.6 billion in sales, is making its two biggest investments this year in Iowa.
ADMs $540 million ethanol plant in Cedar Rapids will produce 275 million gallons of ethanol, and the $280 million plant in Clinton will generate 50,000 tons annually of corn-based biodegradable plastics.
Greg Webb, ADMs vice president of public affairs, said the company knew it wanted to build on existing infrastructure.
Both Cedar Rapids and Clinton have substantial operations: the existing value of the investments in both cities is $194.1 million, according to public records.
Council majority opposes recruiting of ethanol plant
The president of the Morgan County Economic Development Association said Monday he's had five inquiries from parties who have expressed interest in building ethanol plants in Decatur. Jeremy Nails, the EDA president, made the statement during a public hearing that saw more than 50 people pack the City Council's meeting room, most in opposition to an ethanol plant. They expressed worries about odor, air pollution and water pollution. Most council members said they oppose such a plant. Nails, along with an environmental engineer and Mayor Don Kyle, toured a Stanley, Wis., ethanol plant last week after a potential investor who built the plant showed interest in locating one in Decatur. "Some are in the infant stages or in various stages, but none of the projects are complete," Nails said.
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