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Pre-Conference Perspective: Incremental Gains Are the New Competitive Edge

As the industry heads to the Fuel Ethanol Workshop in St. Louis, the conversation around carbon intensity is evolving. Early 45Z discussions often focused on large capital projects tied directly to tax-credit returns. Today, many producers are prioritizing investments that strengthen plant economics with or without policy incentives.

For 365 days, all 50 million gallons of Western Plains Energy’s ethanol production has been dehydrated to US fuel spec by Whitefox membranes – a testament to Western Plains’ commitment to innovation and the technology’s reliability.

An Introductory Note from our CEO:

As we celebrated the 25th anniversary of Whitefox’s inception in January, it was the start of what became a year of completions and new beginnings with six new plants commissioned, new markets with projects in Canada and South America, and new engineering partnerships. A year of reflection and refinement, 2025 set the stage for what will be the next era of our company’s future.

From new installations and continued team development to exciting customer milestones, we’re focused on progress with purpose. Following our 25th anniversary, the momentum for intentional customer and partnership relations continue – on the road, at the plant, and in every conversation.

This quarter, we experienced significant growth opportunities to advance both our organization and the ethanol industry through innovative projects, impactful events, meaningful recognition, and continuing to drive our mission forward. Let us take you on this global journey to demonstrate these benefits. Check out the highlights from Quarter 3!