Biofuel plant expected to be built in Dooly County, creating about 138 jobs

A biofuel plant is planning to locate in Dooly County and is expected to produce 20 million gallons of renewable fuel a year.

Ensyn Georgia Biorefinery would construct and operate a cellulosic biofuel refinery, according to a news release from the Dooly County Office of Economic Development. The company would convert 440 dry tons of woody biomass into a renewable fuel oil product.

The company was granted a conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a $70 million loan guarantee, according to a release from the USDA.

The company is expected to hire up to 138 employees, and many of those jobs require specialized skills.

"Dooly County is an agricultural/forestry county," Bob Jeter, director of the Dooly County Economic Development Council, said in a statement. "This will have such a positive impact on the area. Most of our farmers have pine trees, and this will be very beneficial for their futures."

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This story was originally published December 15, 2015 at 5:43 PM with the headline "Biofuel plant expected to be built in Dooly County, creating about 138 jobs ."