High Performance Low Carbon Liquid Fuels Summit held

INDIANAPOLIS — The 2025 High Performance Low Carbon Liquid Fuels Summit was held May 6-7 in Indianapolis, where attendees learned about the potential of corn-based ethanol and soybean-based biodiesel.

The event was hosted by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance Membership and Policy Committee.

Did you know?

• Forty-three percent of Indiana’s corn supports ethanol production.

• The state’s largest biodiesel plant processes more than 300 million pounds of soybean oil annually.

• These fuels support tens of thousands of jobs, boost farm incomes, reduce emissions and offer strong export potential.

Ethanol’s Value

“Ethanol is more than a fuel or fuel additive,” said Chris Cherry, ICGA president and farmer from New Palestine. “It’s a performance-enhancing, low-carbon octane source made from renewable corn.

“It improves air quality, is good for the environment and costs less at the pump. At ICGA, we are incredibly excited to focus this event on helping retailers discover and capitalize on the tangible value of adding higher ethanol blends to their stations.”

A new fuel station, Wally’s in Whitestown, will feature several new ethanol pumps.

“I’ve always supported agriculture, but I was aware of the stigma around biofuels,” said Nate Hale, director of construction and facilities at Wally’s. “I needed to see the results for myself — and now I’m a believer.

“There’s a real opportunity to educate consumers on what they’re spending at the pump and to unify our message. If we can bring retailers, consumers and the biofuels industry together, we can tell a stronger, clearer story about ethanol’s value.”