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State's largest ethanol plant is up and running

Oct. 13, 2008
Production has begun at the largest ethanol plant in California, Pacific Ethanol's facility at the Port of Stockton that is projected to produce 60 million gallons per year. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was Friday, although the plant, which will process 21...
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