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Continental Refining to double biodiesel capacity at Somerset, Kentucky plant by November 15
Continental Refining Company (CRC) said its biodiesel production and fuel terminal operations continue without interruption while it undertakes a major expansion that will double biodiesel production capacity. The capital project began in August and is expected to be completed by November 15; CRC is also adding a rail spur connecting the facility to the Norfolk Southern main line so it can receive and ship biofuel nationwide. The company's 77-acre Somerset, Kentucky complex had its soybean crush plant idled after a July 5 fire; CRC is still evaluating repair and restart options and is seeking a regional partner to operate its grain elevator. In September CRC introduced P51, a higher-blend biodiesel product tested for several years in the fleet of affiliate White Oil Company.