BP Biofuels Highlands was a subsidiary of BP developing cellulosic ethanol project in Florida. It was formerly known as Vercipia Biofuels. The company headquartered out of Tampa, Florida.Vercipia was established as a joint venture between BP and Verenium Corporation in 2009. In July 2010, it became a wholly owned subsidiary of BP.Highlands planned to develop a fully integrated commercial plant of cellulosic ethanol located in Highlands County, Florida.