August 15, 2024
The U.S. was home to 187 ethanol plants with a combined capacity of more than 18.01 billion gallons as of the end of 2023, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Aug. 15.
When compared to the previous year, the number of plants held steady, but capacity was up 438 million gallons per year. EIA data indicates one plant located in South Carolina closed between Jan. 1, 2023 and Jan. 1, 2024, while one new facility in Texas was brought online.
More than 70% of U.S. biodiesel capacity is located in the Midwest, with 6% on the East Coast, 14% in the Gulf Coast region, and 9% on the West Coast.
Additional data is available on the EIA website.
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