Pacific Ethanol, Sweetwater Energy Announce Deal to Supply Customized Industrial Sugars to Produce Cellulosic Ethanol

Sweetwater Energy and Pacific Ethanol PEIX announced an agreement to supply customized industrial sugars for the production of cellulosic ethanol. The agreement supports the construction of a cellulosic biorefinery at the Pacific Ethanol Stockton facility capable of producing up to 3.6 million gallons of cellulosic ethanol annually, contingent upon Sweetwater Energy obtaining the necessary financing and permits. See full press release