The $75-80m project is contingent on the local county rezoning the property where the plant will be located and on other permitting requirements. Operations there could begin as early as the first half of 2013, Enviva spokeswoman Elizabeth Woodworth tells Recharge.

Virginia and Southampton County are providing economic development incentives to Enviva for its plant including grants, machinery and tools tax rebates, and certain incentives to reduce property taxes.

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