"This unique consortium demonstrates the UK's strength in a crucial low-carbon technology and could lead the world in developing the cheapest and greenest of biofuels."

Only a single company submitted a bid, Aguas del Tunari, a consortium led by Bechtel.

A consortium led by Science Applications International Corporation was awarded a $280 million contract to develop Trailblazer in 2002.

A consortium of investors led by Haier, China's biggest appliance company, offered about $1.3 billion for Maytag, the troubled home appliance maker.

The consortium has led to the creation of the Eureka 95 HD-MAC project.

A consortium led by Wrexham FC chairman Geoff Moss to take over the franchise led to the relocation.

A consortium led by New York developer William Zeckendorf, Jr. was chosen to build and operate the building and lease it to the government.

His role establishing that consortium made Dean Shamash stand out from the crowd and led to his being hired by Stony Brook in 1992.

The following month, a consortium led by him bought the Club back from the Administrators, via offshore companies, for £1.5 million.

Earlier this year, a consortium led by Microsoft, Compaq Computer Corp. and Digital Equipment Corp.