Domestic Fuel » Archives » Central Florida Town Becoming Biodiesel Mecca: "A town in Central Florida is on track to become a vital center of biodiesel production, second only to an area around Houston Texas.
This story from the Orlando (FL) Business Journal says Groveland, about 30 miles west of downtown Orlando, is on track to have three biodiesel refineries up and running by the beginning of next year:
Together, the three Groveland plants — CleanFuel LLC, Southern Energy Holdings Inc. and Summit Biodiesel — represent a significant investment in the area: Southern Energy estimates its operation alone cost $5 million — and the three firms could create up to 100 jobs, paying a minimum of $15 an hour.
Dottie Keedy, director of the Lake County Department of Economic Growth & Redevelopment, said the jobs being created through the biodiesel companies are significant for the area.
The companies also have ambitious 2009 sales targets for their operations: Summit Biodiesel, $3.8 million; Southern Energy Holdings, $9 million; and CleanFuel, $120 million."
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We are very excited to hear about the new developments in alternative fuels and energy. We are definitely moving in the right direction. I am really happy this is being discussed.
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