Gull closes Narangba biodiesel plant

Gull Group of Companies in Australia has temporarily closed its Eco Tech Biodiesel facility in Narangba, effective April 2, leaving seven employees jobless. Gull Group Chief Executive Officer Wayne Ferrell blamed a lack of support from fuel companies and the government for the closure. Production was halted as the company had enough stock on hand for future sales. A further review would be undertaken sometime in October to see if reopening the plant would be feasible. (April 17, 2009)