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Farming for Ethanol costs
For ethanol production to be attractive to a global energy market, and in order to support the infrastructure surrounding it, it must be done on a massive scale. For example, development on an initial minimum of 100,000 hectares (247,000 acres) will require a capital investment of approximately $200 million. (so 2000 $ per ha)
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Price competitiveness of ethanol from maize and sugarcane
Ethanol derived from maize is competitive with oil at $80 per barrel, while ethanol from sugar cane, which is far cheaper to produce, is competitive with oil at just $30 per barrel. - Read More
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USDA 2002 Ethanol Cost of Production Survey
Excellent detailed data for ethanol production - Read More
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