Cenovus Energy’s Lima Refinery dates back to when John D. Rockefeller built a refinery in 1886.
Precious Grundy | The Lima News
LIMA — Fuel is a gem that empowers products such as machines to go. The resource is created around the world and in the backyard of Allen County.
The Lima Refinery was birthed after Benjamin C. Farout discovered oil. According to a Lima News article, John D. Rockefeller built a refinery in 1886. Today, the refinery is owned by Cenovus Energy. In recent news, the company invested $250,000 in MakerSpace in Lima to provide a place for future innovators.
Companies such as Poet in Leipsic and Guardian in Lima create bio-ethanol.
According to Poet General Manager Ken Miceli, bio-ethanol is a plant-based fuel that is used for vehicles. Poet utilizes corn from local farmers to create the fuel.
“We take the starch that is in the corn which has no nutritional…
