Ethanol producers and supporters are gathering this week in Minneapolis for the 36th annual American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) Conference, August 23-25, at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center.
With the theme “Everything Counts,” the conference provides two days of general sessions, including updates from ACE leadership, and feature topics like new uses and markets for ethanol producers, the retail marketplace for E15 and E85, farm-to-biofuel carbon market opportunities, and trade developments. Keynote speaker for the conference will be Tom Kloza, Global Head of Energy Analysis, OPIS, who will give his “Ethanol Outlook in a Changing Energy Market Landscape” during the Thursday morning general session.
“I look forward to exploring the current landscape of the liquid fuel market, and what to expect in the months ahead at The ACE conference,” Kloza said. “I’ll take attendees through the incredibly flawed world of supply and demand statistics, why the next 18 months may see a whipsaw action for benchmark petroleum futures, where refining will thrive and where plants may idle, what to expect for motor fuel pricing and supply in the year ahead, and the vulnerability of U.S. gasoline markets, as we enter the early beginnings of hurricane season.”
The conference also offers breakout sessions with subjects covering the latest in technology updates, strategic planning advice, as well as ways for ethanol plants to lower their carbon score and raise profitability. The breakouts will be held concurrently in three rounds on the afternoon of Thursday, August 24, following the morning general session panels.
To top off the day on Thursday, ACE has reserved tickets for attendees to enjoy the Minnesota Twins versus Texas Rangers game oin the Delta SKY360° Club as the Thursday evening networking reception. The cost is just $36 for access to this premium seating experience – click here to register.
Learn more about the conference in this interview with ACE Vice President of Public Affairs Katie Muckenhirn.
2023 ACE Conference preview interview with Katie Muckenhirn, ACE 6:34