All photos by Chad Greene
Biorefinery Grand Opening Highlights
DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol president Joe Shurla, left, and plant manager Keith Brazzell fill up a car with the first fuel produced on Friday, January 29, 2010 during the grand opening of the Cellulosic Ethanol Biorefinery in Vonore, Tennessee.
DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol president Joe Shurla speaks to a crowd on Friday, January 29, 2010 during the grand opening of the Cellulosic Ethanol Biorefinery in Vonore, Tennessee.
U.S. Representative John Duncan Jr. speaks to a crowd on Friday, January 29, 2010 during the grand opening of the Cellulosic Ethanol Biorefinery in Vonore, Tennessee.
Genera Energy president and CEO Kelly Tiller speaks to a crowd on Friday, January 29, 2010 during the grand opening of the Cellulosic Ethanol Biorefinery in Vonore, Tennessee.
Plant manager Keith Brazzell, right, shows off the plant to a tour group on Friday, January 29, 2010 during the grand opening of the Cellulosic Ethanol Biorefinery in Vonore, Tennessee.
Luciana Vergara shows off the fermentation lab on Friday, January 29, 2010 during the grand opening of the Cellulosic Ethanol Biorefinery in Vonore, Tennessee.
Guests and dignitaries cut the ribbon in front of an enthusiastic crowd on Friday, January 29, 2010 during the grand opening of the Cellulosic Ethanol Biorefinery in Vonore, Tennessee.
Biomass Innovation Park Groundbreaking Highlights
Aerial view of Biomass Innovation Park site in Vonore, Tennessee, adjacent to the demonstration-scale cellulosic ethanol biorefinery operated by Genera/DDCE.
Genera leadership and board members shovel the first dirt for the site of the Biomass Innovation Park on July 29, 2010.
USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager addresses the crowd gathered for the Biomass Innovation Park Groundbreaking.
More than 200 people attended the groundbreaking for the Biomass Innovation Park. Attendees included energy leaders, government officials and farmers.
Genera Energy President and CEO Dr. Kelly Tiller visits with Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager.
Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager tours the Genera/DDCE biorefinery.