Partnership considers carbon plant in Weld

A proposed carbon and oil factory in southern Weld County is one step closer to construction after backers of the project completed a U.S. Department of Energy environmental assessment.

Changing World Technologies of Hempstead, N.Y., and ConAgra Foods Inc. are collaborating to build a factory that would convert agricultural residuals – such as inedible or unusable animal parts to energy and other valuable products.

The site for the plant lies between Platteville and Fort Lupton. Details about the plant and the corporate partnership were disclosed in the Department of Energy documents, as well on a company Web site.

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