Vivergo Officially Opens July 15, 2013 12:00 am The Vivergo bio-ethanol plant on Humberside has been officially opened by Vince Cable, the Secretary of State for Business Innovation and Skills. The facility has actually been processing small amounts for grain since April, but the ceremonial ribbon-cutting marks another stage in the project’s development. It is likely to be some time before maximum throughput is reached, which would see the plant taking in 1.1 million tonnes for grain to produce bio-ethanol and livestock feed. Indeed, some have questioned whether Vivergo will ever reach its full capacity, given the problems faced by the other major plant ,Ensus, and its repeated closures. Most in UK cereal growers will be wishing the project well, as it would add another market outlet for their grain.
