Kior secures refinery contract
Startup biofuel company KiOR has agreed to sell its synthetic crude oil to a Tuscaloosa refinery, freeing up $75 million in state loans.
KiOR seeks rewording in lease agreement
KiOR is awaiting a revised lease from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers before breaking ground on Columbus’ island.
Experts: KiOR plant process looks clean
It may be too soon to tell, but operations from a KiOR biofuels plant –converting wood chips into crude oil — aren’t expected to produce a significant negative environmental impact on Columbus, said company officials and area experts.
A biofuel plant for Columbus
In 2011, Columbus will be home to a cutting-edge biofuel production site, potentially paving the way for more renewable energy sources.