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Marquis Shelves $500M Ethanol Plant Project in Illinois

Company cites pending state legislation as reason

November 30, 2020

Construction plans for an ethanol facility in Scott County, IL, have been indefinitely halted, reports WLDS.

Marquis Inc. announced its decision to let more than 800 acres in land options in Scott County expire in late April, shelving all plans for development of a $500 million ethanol facility.

The company cited pending state legislation that would undermine the competitive business process.

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