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Biofuels

Reuters writer Tom Doggett reported yesterday that, “A pipeline carrying ethanol from the corn-producing heartland of the Midwest to big East Coast cities would not be feasible without government backing and a mandate requiring higher ethanol blends in gasoline.

“The U.S. Energy Department was required by Congress to assess the economic feasibility of building an ethanol pipeline, which is being pushed by the struggling industry.

“The department’s assessment found the project would not be profitable without higher demand for the biofuel.”

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Posted by Keith Good • July, 20, 2010 • 3:55 am