The 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 –
Video streaming by Ustream
Ethanol Industry – Rising Tides, Falling Walls – RFA's Bob Dinneen state of ethanol industry address
Marathon Exec Keynotes Ethanol Conference – NEC Address by Dave Whikehart, Marathon Petroleum
A Word from the Chairman of RFA –
NEC Welcome by Neill McInstray, RFA Chairman
Interview with Neill McInstray, The Andersons, RFA Chairman
Lots more on the next page!
Impact of RFS on Ethanol Industry –
Comments by Bruce Babcock, Iowa State University
Comments by Steffen Mueller, University of Illinois-Chicago
Dazed & Confused at National Ethanol Conference – Interview with Paul Kamp, Led Zep 2
EPA Director Addresses Ethanol Conference –
Comments by Chris Grundler, EPA
Press Avail Chris Grundler, EPA
NEC Breaking Down Blend Wall Panel – NEC Blend Wall Panel
Abengoa Honored With RFA Award –
2014 RFS Industry Award
Interview with Chris Standlee, Abengoa
Corn Growers Vow to Protect the RFS –
NEC Washington Insiders Panel
Interview with Jon Doggett, NCGA
19th National Ethanol Conference is a Wrap – Interview with RFA's Bob Dinneen at close of NEC14
Ethanol Report on New Economic Study – Interview with economist John Urbanchuk
Engine Experts Talk Ethanol –
Comments by Bobby Likis, radio host and automotive expert
Comments by Andrew Randolf, Earnhardt Childress
Comments by Brian West, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Comments by Bryan O'Neill, motorcycle expert and advocate
NEC Global Ethanol Conversation – Growing Global Ethanol Industry Panel Discussion Video – Growing Global Ethanol Industry Video
Students Interested in Ethanol – Interview with student Gavin Kenney Interview with student Aaron Walsh Interview with student Tyler Machado