Bluefire Renewables, Inc. (fka BFRE)

[richbob]

I agree, the Chinese have a greater need for this technology. Other cellulosic ethanol company's technologies based on various types of enzymes still do not seem to be settled in their effectiveness and economic viability. Meanwhile, the Bluefire/Arkenol concentrated acid process was fairly well tested over several years at Izumi, Japan, on a pilot plant basis, and according to their website report, it does seem to be viable.

I would think China Three Gorges Company would also be working with Bluefire to secure the rest of the Fulton plant financing, since they will still need maybe another 12-15 months or so, to be completely assured this technology works satisfactorily on a commercial-sized plant.