JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Alternative fuel firm KiOR says it started production in October in Columbus, Miss., and plans to make its first commercial shipments before November’s end.

CEO Fred Cannon told analysts on a conference call Thursday that the technology is working “and producing a high-quality oil. I am extremely pleased with the performance of our technology at Columbus.”

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