Ethanol

Ethanol

From Corn to Fuel
and Livestock Feed

We use the entire kernel of corn to produce
renewable fuel and more.

What is Ethanol?

Learn more about this low-carbon renewable fuel, how it is produced at our facilities, and how it produces multiple products that are used across the globe.

Our Products

We use the entire kernel of corn to produce: 

  • Ethanol. A clean-burning, high-octane renewable fuel that is blended with gasoline.
  • Distillers grains, dried or modified (wet). Protein, fat, fiber and other solids from the fermenting process. This is used as a high-value feed for cattle, swine and poultry.
  • Fuel-and feed-grade corn oil. Used to make renewable diesel fuel and livestock feed.

Overview of Our Ethanol Plants

  • 12 Ethanol Plants
  • 1.6 billion gallons per year
  • Developing carbon sequestration to further reduce carbon intensity
  • Existing logistics assets well positioned to support export growth
  • Ethanol has at least 30% lower Life Cycle GHG Emissions, compared with Petroleum Gasoline
  • ~800 employees
  • World’s 2nd largest corn ethanol producer

Our OperationsManufacturing, distributing and marketing transportation fuels and petrochemical products.