Chief Ethanol is partnering with Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT) and Whitefox Technologies to revamp, modernize, and innovate the equipment and process systems at its Hastings, Nebraska ethanol facility.
Under the partnership, Fluid Quip Technologies will serve as the primary engineering, integration, and construction partner, delivering its proprietary Low Energy Distillation (LED™) technology while Whitefox will supply its Integrated Cartridge Efficiency (ICE®) technology platform and advanced membrane-based technology as a key component of the upgraded process systems. By bringing together two of the most respected technology leaders in the ethanol innovation and equipment space, Chief is positioning Hastings at the forefront of next-generation, energy-efficient ethanol production.
This collaboration reflects Chief Ethanol’s long-term commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and leadership in ethanol innovation. Rather than relying on conventional system upgrades, Chief intentionally assembled a best-in-class technology partnership to deliver a more advanced, lower-energy solution designed to push performance beyond traditional industry benchmarks.
Through this partnership, FQT and Whitefox are working together to provide a fully integrated distillation, dehydration, and evaporation system that materially reduces energy demand while improving overall plant efficiency. The integrated approach combines advanced process engineering with proprietary membrane technology to redefine what is possible in ethanol plant design and operation.