Green Plains (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a diversified agriculture and bioenergy company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Established in 2004 with its first ethanol facility in Shenandoah, Iowa, the company has grown into one of the largest ethanol producers in North America. Green Plains specializes in converting corn into fuel ethanol, a renewable energy source, and further refines its production inputs into value-added co-products such as food-grade corn oil, high-protein animal feed ingredients, and industrial carbon dioxide.
In addition to fuel ethanol, Green Plains offers a suite of food and feed solutions. Its distillers grains products serve livestock operations with a high-protein, nutrient-rich supplement. The company’s proprietary processes yield purified corn oil used in food applications and biodiesel production. Carbon dioxide captured during fermentation is collected, purified, and delivered to industrial and food processing customers for uses ranging from carbonation to food packaging.
Green Plains operates a network of biorefineries and grain handling facilities across the United States, including plants in Iowa, Nebraska, and Tennessee, among other states. Its integrated supply chain encompasses grain origination, processing, and product distribution to domestic and international markets. Through strategic partnerships and logistics operations, the company supports a global customer base, delivering both fuel and food-related products to clients in North America, Asia, and Europe.
Founded by Barry Ellsworth, Green Plains has emphasized sustainability and innovation throughout its history. Under the leadership of CEO Todd Becker and an experienced management team, the company continues to invest in advanced processing technologies and research initiatives aimed at improving yield, reducing environmental impact, and expanding into new markets. Green Plains maintains a commitment to agricultural communities and the development of renewable energy solutions.
