Tag: Verbio

Verbio launches ethanol production at its biorefinery plant in Iowa

Verbio launches ethanol production at its biorefinery plant in Iowa

August 2, 2024 |

In Iowa, Verbio said it has commenced the commercial production of corn-based ethanol at its biorefinery facility in Nevada, Iowa.  The plant, a subsidiary of European biofuels and bioenergy producer Verbio SE, underwent a thorough commissioning process over the past six months resulting in the successful start of bioethanol production, the firm said. Verbio has […]

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Verbio kicks off commercial corn-based ethanol production at Nevada, Iowa biorefinery

Verbio kicks off commercial corn-based ethanol production at Nevada, Iowa biorefinery

August 1, 2024 |

In Iowa, Verbio has commenced the commercial production of corn-based ethanol at its biorefinery facility in Nevada, Iowa. The plant underwent a thorough commissioning process over the past six months resulting in the successful start of bioethanol production. The completion of this second phase of the Nevada plant`s strategy in the US market is the […]

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Verbio starts construction to convert South Bend ethanol plant into biorefinery

Verbio starts construction to convert South Bend ethanol plant into biorefinery

May 23, 2024 |

In Indiana, Verbio started construction to convert its South Bend ethanol plant into the second integrated biorefinery plant in North America. Members of Verbio management and public officials gathered this morning in South Bend to hold a groundbreaking ceremony for this next milestone. The facility will incorporate both the production of renewable natural gas (RNG) […]

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Verbio breaks ground on biobased specialties plant

Verbio breaks ground on biobased specialties plant

May 20, 2024 |

In Germany, Verbio has broken ground on a biobased specialty chemicals plant at Bitterfeld. The €80-100 million (USD$87.2-109 million) site will use Novel Prize-winning ethenolysis technology to produce ingredients for detergents and cleaning agents; high-performance lubricants for engines; and plastics. The plant will use rapeseed oil methyl ester as feedstock.  The rapeseed oil is first […]

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Verbio’s Nevada expansion possibilities brighten after land annexation

Verbio’s Nevada expansion possibilities brighten after land annexation

January 22, 2024 |

In Iowa, the Ames Tribune newspaper reports that Verbio’s plans to expand its Nevada, Iowa facility will move forward following the Iowa City Development Board’s decision to annex into the city the 74 acres the company previously purchased for the project. Beyond storage, the company hasn’t announced concrete plans for the new land that could […]

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