The Economic Times

In Kansas, Abengoa built a biorefinery to process 325,000 tons of crop residue a year and produce 25 million gallons of cellulosic ethanol

In Hugoton, Kansas, a biorefinery was launched with the goal of transforming agricultural waste into sustainable fuel. Despite initial government backing, the project faced severe financial challenges, resulting in the parent company's bankruptcy. Consequently, the facility halted operations, leaving workers without jobs and the site abandoned. This scenario underscores the precarious nature of developing new biofuel technologies.