By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, Oct. 29 -- Husky Energy Inc., Calgary, has begun construction of a 130-million l./year ethanol facility adjacent its heavy oil upgrader at Lloydminster, Sask. The plant, to be the largest ethanol facility in western Canada, is expected to be operational by mid-2006.
Total capital costs will be determined after major contracts are awarded. The facility is eligible for $7.8 million in funding under Canada's ethanol expansion program.
Canada has invested $100 million in the program, announced Aug.12, 2003, which is intended to expand fuel ethanol production and use in Canada to reduce transportation- induced greenhouse gas emissions.
