2014 National Ethanol Conference

nec14-signThe 19th annual National Ethanol Conference, presented by the Renewable Fuels Association, was held February 17-19, 2014 at the J.W. Marriott in Orlando, Florida.

With the theme of “Falling Walls, Rising Tides,” the conference had a big focus on the EPA proposal for 2014 volume obligations under the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). Presentations addressed the state of the ethanol industry, the impact of the RFS on the industry, breaking down the blend wall, the global ethanol industry, perspective from the oil industry and auto manufacturers, an address by the Environmental Protection Agency official in charge of the RFS proposal, and much more.

2014 National Ethanol Conference Photo Album

Video of State of Ethanol Industry Speech


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Ethanol Industry – Rising Tides, Falling WallsPlayRFA's Bob Dinneen state of ethanol industry address

Marathon Exec Keynotes Ethanol ConferencePlayNEC Address by Dave Whikehart, Marathon Petroleum


A Word from the Chairman of RFA

PlayNEC Welcome by Neill McInstray, RFA Chairman PlayInterview with Neill McInstray, The Andersons, RFA Chairman

Lots more on the next page!
Impact of RFS on Ethanol Industry
PlayComments by Bruce Babcock, Iowa State University

PlayComments by Steffen Mueller, University of Illinois-Chicago
Dazed & Confused at National Ethanol Conference
PlayInterview with Paul Kamp, Led Zep 2

EPA Director Addresses Ethanol Conference
PlayComments by Chris Grundler, EPA

PlayPress Avail Chris Grundler, EPA

NEC Breaking Down Blend Wall PanelPlayNEC Blend Wall Panel

Abengoa Honored With RFA Award
Play2014 RFS Industry Award

PlayInterview with Chris Standlee, Abengoa

Corn Growers Vow to Protect the RFS
PlayNEC Washington Insiders Panel

PlayInterview with Jon Doggett, NCGA
19th National Ethanol Conference is a Wrap
PlayInterview with RFA's Bob Dinneen at close of NEC14

Ethanol Report on New Economic StudyPlayInterview with economist John Urbanchuk

Engine Experts Talk Ethanol
PlayComments by Bobby Likis, radio host and automotive expert

PlayComments by Andrew Randolf, Earnhardt Childress PlayComments by Brian West, Oak Ridge National Laboratory PlayComments by Bryan O'Neill, motorcycle expert and advocate

NEC Global Ethanol ConversationPlayGrowing Global Ethanol Industry Panel Discussion

Video – Growing Global Ethanol Industry Video

Students Interested in EthanolPlayInterview with student Gavin Kenney

PlayInterview with student Aaron Walsh PlayInterview with student Tyler Machado