(AFX) - Some numbers concerning ethanol production:
-- 97 plants operating in the United States.
-- 33 plants under construction.
-- 4.5 billion gallons of production capacity.
-- 1.9 billion gallons of additional capacity when plants under construction are completed.
-- 7 operating plants in Illinois.
-- 30 plants in various planning stages in Illinois.
-- 887 million gallons of production capacity in Illinois.
-- 24 operating plants in Iowa.
-- 1.5 billion gallons of production capacity in Iowa.
Sources: Renewable Fuels Association, Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, Illinois Corn Growers Association.
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