Monday, January 11, 2016 - General Press Releases SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (January 11, 2016) – The South Dakota Corn Growers Association presented POET with the “MVP in Agriculture” award at their 30th annual banquet Saturday night at the Sioux Falls Arena. The …
Monday, November 30, 2015 - General Press Releases SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Nov. 30, 2015) – POET CEO Jeff Broin commented today on the EPA’s Renewable Volume Obligation rule. “The EPA volumes announced today are a move in the right direction, and they correctly …
POET is fighting pollution and deforestation in Haiti through a new partnership with Project Gaia to replace wood-burning stoves with clean, ethanol-fueled cook stoves. Today, most Haitians rely on charcoal and firewood to cook their daily meals. …
POET-DSM Advanced Biofuels’ commercial activities will be moving forward under the leadership of the joint venture’s first president: Dan Cummings. Cummings will oversee day-to-day operations of POET-DSM, represent the joint venture publicly, and …
COON RAPIDS, IA (April 14, 2015) – POET Biorefining – Coon Rapids plans to donate $5,000 to repair a local playground in Coon Rapids. The playground was recently vandalized, causing approximately $25,000 in damages. POET Biorefining – Coon Rapids’s …
Friday, May 29, 2015 - General Press Releases SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (May 29, 2015) – POET CEO Jeff Lautt today responded to the EPA’s proposed rule on the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Renewable Volume Obligation under the Renewable Fuel Standard. “Today’s proposal by …
Wednesday, June 24, 2015 - General Press Releases SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (June 24, 2015) – Abe Hughes has joined POET as the Senior Vice President of Business Development. In this role, Hughes will help guide POET’s strategies for continued growth, whether …
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (July 27, 2015) – POET today submitted comments regarding the EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard Program proposal for 2014, 2015 and 2016 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2017. Full comments are available here. Executive summary is copied …
Thursday, June 25, 2015 - General Press Releases KANSAS CITY, KS (June 25, 2015) – Two POET General Managers and a representative from POET Ethanol Products will testify today in defense of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) during the Environmental …
SIOUX FALLS, SD (August 13, 2015) – Today, POET, one of the world’s largest ethanol producers, released its first-ever economic impact study, revealing the significant impact POET made to national economic growth and job creation in 2014, including: • …
SIOUX FALLS, SD (October 26, 2015) – As part of its continued commitment to improving rural health and employee wellness, POET, one of the world’s largest ethanol producers, is opening fitness centers at each plant location across its seven operating …
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Nov. 13, 2015) – Jeff Broin, founder of POET, has resumed his role as the company’s CEO after stepping into the Executive Chairman role for the last three and one-half years. “A few years ago, I wanted to slow down a bit, be less …
Friday, November 15, 2013 - General Press Releases SIOUX FALLS, SD (Nov. 15, 2013) – POET CEO Jeff Lautt today responded to the EPA’s announcement of the Renewable Volume Obligations for 2014. “The EPA’s proposed renewable fuel volumes are well below what …
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - POET-DSM SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 29, 2013) – POET-DSM Advanced Biofuels, a joint venture between U.S.-based POET and Dutch-based DSM, was named the “Bio-based Deal of the Year” Tuesday by GreenPower Conferences. The award recognizes …
EMMETSBURG, IOWA (Oct. 24, 2013) – Farmers are now harvesting and delivering cob bales for the 2014 opening of Project LIBERTY in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Project LIBERTY is POET-DSM’s 20 million-gallon-per-year cellulosic bio-ethanol plant under construction …
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - Plant News & Announcements HUDSON, SD (October 22, 2013) – The South Dakota Safety Council has awarded a Governor’s Safety Award to POET Biorefining - Hudson for excellence in workplace safety and health. Awards were …
Thursday, July 25, 2013 - Plant News & Announcements SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (July 25, 2013) – Two POET biorefineries in Ohio are installing liquefied carbon dioxide facilities on site. POET Biorefining - Marion and POET Biorefining - Fostoria will be …
Wednesday, July 03, 2013 - General Press Releases SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (July 3, 2013) – POET has hired Rob Walther as Director of Federal Affairs, tasked with opening a POET office in Washington, D.C. Walther will represent POET and highlight the value of …
Monday, June 24, 2013 - General Press Releases SIOUX FALLS, SD (June 24, 2013) – POET CEO Jeff Lautt today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision not to hear the challenge by the oil industry and others of E15 (15 …
ST. LOUIS, MO. (June 11, 2013) – Construction of POET-DSM Advanced Biofuels’ first commercial cellulosic bio-ethanol plant is on schedule to start up in early 2014, POET-DSM executives said at the Fuel Ethanol Workshop today in St. Louis, Mo. POET-DSM’s …
