Ergon Biofuels ethanol plant returns to full capacity

Ergon Biofuels has announced that its ethanol plant in Vicksburg, Mississippi is back to full operation following a brief suspension in services to facilitate renovations and upgrades.

The plant was originally established in 2007. On 31 December 2013 the facility became a wholly owned subsidiary of Ergon BioSciences and was rebranded as Ergon Biofuels.

The installation of processing upgrades has led to increased ethanol yields and improved dried distillers' grain. Implementation of new technology, set for completion later this year, will allow for the production of corn oil, used in biodiesel.

Craig Busbea, general manager for Ergon Biofuels, says: 'We are excited to have the ethanol plant back in operation. The improvements made to the Vicksburg facility reaffirm Ergon's commitment to producing biomass energy in Mississippi. As a local, family-owned company, we are happy to be providing well-paying jobs in our community and an enhanced economic stimulus to our state.'