VOLGA, S.D. (AP) -- Plans have been announced to build one of the nation's largest biodiesel refineries at Volga, according to South Dakota Soybean Processors.
The 40-million-gallon High Plains Biofuels refinery would be next to the group's soybean processing plant on the east side of town. SDSP is working with Transocean Group Holdings Propriety Ltd., of a Sydney, Australia, on the refinery project.
Backers say the refinery could be up and running by the first half of 2008 if the permit process and construction don't encounter major snags.
The Australian firm will provide money and strategic advice, while SDSP will provide the project management and the work force, said Rodney Christianson of Brookings, chief executive officer for SDSP.
UPDATE: Speaking of biofuels, former Senator Tom Daschle authored a piece for the Des Moines Register about the subject.
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