LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan's Upper Peninsula is expected to be the host
of a plant that would turn wood chips into fuel. Gov. Jennifer Granholm
and Boston-based Mascoma Corp. announced some details of the project Friday.
The $250 million facility will be built at one of two sites under
consideration in Chippewa County with the help of a $15 million grant from
the state.
The facility could have more than 50 jobs when it hits full production in
2012. Hundreds of jobs could be created in its
forest-based supply chain. Investors in the project include General Motors
Corp. and Marathon Oil Corp.
The ethanol plant is part of the state's strategy to help reduce dependence
on oil.
