Report Highlights Work & Achievements During The Year

Picture caption: MN Bio-Fuels Board President, Brian Kletscher, (left) and MN Bio-Fuels Executive Director, Brian Werner, with the 2024 Annual Report.

Burnsville, Dec 6 - The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) released its 2024 Annual Report at an event for its members and industry stakeholders in Eagan yesterday. 

“As we approach the end of 2024, I’m proud to report that the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association is concluding another successful year thanks to the collective efforts of our staff, our producer and vendor members, and the numerous stakeholders with whom we forged strengthened partnerships,” said Brian Werner, Executive Director of MN Bio-Fuels. 

The 2024 Annual Report launch event included a keynote speech by Geoff Cooper, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association.

“As we look at the potential for record ethanol production and exports in 2024, we salute our farmers and ethanol producers for all their hard work this past year,” Cooper said. “Minnesota is one of our top ethanol-producing states and has been an important part of our industry’s success. We thank the dedicated staff and leaders of the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association in bringing the industry together and supporting rural communities across the North Star State.”

MN Bio-Fuels’ 2024 Annual Report highlighted the various efforts undertaken by MN Bio-Fuels in the areas of advocacy, fuel and supply chain, and communications in 2024, as well as priorities for 2025.

Additionally, the report included updates to the organization during the year such as the addition of a new producer member (Bushmills Ethanol), three new vendor members (AgCountry, LJP Waste Solutions and Clean Energy Economy Minnesota), the forging of new partnerships and coalitions, as well as an updated and revised strategic plan for MN Bio-Fuels. 

“Whatever 2025 brings from a political, regulatory, or market perspective, we will be prepared to help the statewide ethanol industry remain competitive while working to foster an environment for stability and growth,” Werner said. 

Download the MN Bio-Fuels 2024 Annual Report here. 

Picture caption: Werner presenting the 2024 Annual Report

Picture caption: RFA President & CEO, Geoff Cooper, presenting his keynote speech.