The 2022 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) will feature a Producer Keynote Address for the first time in its 38 year history. The address will be given by Todd Becker, President, CEO and Director of Nebraska-based Green Plains Inc. Under Becker’s leadership, Green Plains is transforming its fleet of ethanol plants into more diversified biorefineries. Recently, Green Plains …
Nominations Sought for Ethanol Awards
Awarding of the annual High Octane Award and Award of Excellence is a tradition for the Fuel Ethanol Workshop, coming up next month in Minneapolis. Nominations for the awards are being accepted through May 6. The Award of Excellence, established by BBI International in 2000, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the fuel ethanol industry through their research, …
Prospects for the Renewable Fuels Sector
Representatives from the three U.S. ethanol organizations shared their thoughts on prospects for renewable fuels in the Biden era during the 37th Fuel Ethanol Workshop last week. BBI International Program Developer Tim Portz moderated the discussion with Renewable Fuels Association Senior VP Government & Public Affairs Troy Bredenkamp, American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings, and Chris Bliley, Senior Vice …
Ethanol Producer Awards for 2021
Awards from Ethanol Producer Magazine were announced during the Fuel Ethanol Workshop this week. The magazine recognizes plants, companies and projects that are helping their communities, helping the industry, and remaining strong in the face of ever-changing market conditions. The winners of the 2021 Ethanol Producer Awards are: The Good Neighbor Award: Commonwealth Agri-Energy Board of the Year: Glacial Lakes …
RFA CEO Keynotes 2021 FEW Live
Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) President and CEO Geoff Cooper told participants at the 2021 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo Wednesday that low-carbon ethanol’s “brightest and sunniest days remain ahead” despite recent judicial setbacks and a growing policy push on electric vehicles. Even after two recent disappointing court decisions, “The ethanol industry is still in a stronger position today than …
BBI Presents Annual Ethanol Awards
The International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) kicked off live and in-person this morning with annual awards presented by BBI International and Ethanol Producer Magazine. Steve Markham, who currently serves as director of risk at CHS Inc., is the 2021 recipient of BBI’s High Octane Award, which acknowledges a person who has helped the industry progress over time, especially …
Ethanol Industry Excited for FEW 20021
Members of the ethanol industry are gearing up to be able to see each other again next week at the 2021 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo (FEW) July 13-15 in Des Moines. The general session kicks off Wednesday morning with the keynote address from Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper who will have plenty to discuss regarding …
FEW Looking for Industry Award Nominations
The 3th annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop will be held in Des Moines July 13-15 and one of the event’s longtime traditions is the presentation of the industry’s High Octane Award and Award of Excellence. Nominations for both awards are now being sought, with a deadline of June 4. The Award of Excellence, established by BBI International in 2000, recognizes …
Fuel Ethanol Workshop Moves to Des Moines
The 37th International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo will now be held in Des Moines, Iowa, July 13-15. The event, which is scheduled to be in person, was originally planned for Minneapolis. Last year, FEW was delayed until September due to the pandemic and was ultimately a virtual event.
2021 Fuel Ethanol Workshop Now Planned for July
BBI International is planning a fully in-person 37th annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo now scheduled for July 13th through the 15th, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “Based on the latest vaccine dissemination information and feedback we have received from our sponsors and exhibitors, BBI International’s leadership team has made the decision to reschedule the event to July to put …