Only Biodiesel Plant In MD Opens

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The only biodiesel plant in the state of Maryland opened its doors Monday. Maryland Biodiesel will operate out of Cropper Oil in Berlin. Federal, state and local leaders gathered for the grand opening.

 

The alternate oil production plant will use renewable resources such as soybeans to power vehicles. Many hope this is the key to lessening dependency on foreign oil.

 

"It's huge for Worcester County. This is the first biodiesel plant in the state of Maryland. The county I think is in the forefront of helping both agriculture helping the environment," said Senator Lowell Stoltzfus.

 

Maryland Biodiesel plant is one of only 35 that exist nationwide.