Congratulations to our Associate Consultant Gianluca Marcotullio (and also Wiebren) on the publication of United States Patent Application 20120108829!

Gianluca has a special business focus on technologies that reduce energy (= steam reduction in furfural plants) and complements the DalinYebo team with his particular interest and knowledge in the field of process development for new generation biorefineries.

"There are a number of reasons as to why the commissioning of the furfural plant has not been completed", says Ian McBean, Proserpine's acting CEO. These include the need to comply with HICB directives, the current financial situation, the need to concentrate on sugar milling and the ongoing asset sale process."

Regrettably, these reasons have prevented the new furfural plant from starting-up during the 2011 season. However, "both prospective purchasers have made clear commitments to furfural" and a successful outcome to the voting process will ensure that the plant is operational in 2012.

The results of this round of voting will be know at the end of October.

• The Wait (for the Furfural Plant Startup) Continues
• Proserpine Sugar Future Uncertain
• Sale of Proserpine Mill