Dallas-based Earth Biofuels to finish construction of ”Willie’s Place”

by PegNews wire

Willie's Place at Carl's Corner is 70 miles south of Dallas on I-35.

DALLAS — Earth Biofuels, Inc. today announced that they have finally gotten the financing needed to finish the construction of “Willie’s Place at Carl’s Corner” truck stop located 70 miles south of Dallas on Interstate 35E. Construction on the remaining final phase of the project has already begun and management expects the truck stop to open in the summer of 2008.

“We are pleased to begin the final phase of construction on ‘Willie’s Place’,” stated Dennis McLaughlin, CEO and Chairman of Earth Biofuels. “Although the project has experienced delays, we believe once customers and visitors experience this unique truck stop and restaurant they will feel it was worth the wait.”

This new roadside destination will feature 13 Ultra-High Flow Master/Satellite dispensers for fueling twelve trucks at a time, four standard-sized fueling stations with 8 pumps and a wide-load island. All fuel sold at “Willie’s Place” will have some percentage of biofuels, including “BioWillie” Premium Biodiesel and ethanol.

Additionally, “Willie's Place at Carl’s Corner” will feature two restaurants, a convenience store, saloon, gift shop featuring official Willie Nelson merchandise and memorabilia, and a 750 seat performance hall which still remains from the original “Carl’s Corner” truck stop. XM radio will also broadcast any live performances from their studio located within the theater.

Source: Earth Biofuels