South Bend Ethanol Plant Begins $230 Million Expansion Project

Developments are underway at the South Bend ethanol plant, now owned by Verbio. A groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of a $230 million expansion project to boost climate-friendly energy production in the area. The expanded plant will produce renewable natural gas, or RNG, from corn stillage, a co-product of ethanol production, while producing bioethanol. This dual-production facility will be only one of two in the United States to utilize ethanol energy for RNG creation.

Verbio’s President and CEO, Greg Northrup, emphasized the project’s significance, noting its potential to create jobs and support industries committed to reducing their carbon footprint. Read more!