FUEL Files Chapter 11

Press release from the issuing company

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

Georgia Ethanol Plant Operator Files Chapter 11

Southwest Georgia Ethanol LLC, Georgia’s largest corn-ethanol maker, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

As recently reported, the unit of First United Ethanol LLC of Camilla, Ga., received a written notice Jan. 19 from the New York office of WestLB AG, a German commercial bank, indicating the company violated terms of a $100 million construction loan and a $15 million working capital loan.

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