Advancements in engineering have led to unprecedented efficiency in ethanol production, and more is on the horizon. That is the message from POET Executive Vice President of Corporate Operations Jeff Lautt during a session next week at the “Governor’s Ag Development Summit” in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Lautt will join Raven Industries Vice President Matt Burkhart in a discussion titled “Advancements in Engineering and Renewable Energy” on Wednesday, June 30 at 1: 15 p.m. The event will take place at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.

Improvements in science and technology have helped POET become one of the most efficient producers in the industry. In the last decade, POET has cut its energy use by almost one third. Since the company was formed in 1988, POET’s water use has dropped by 80 percent. POET has also developed valuable co-products, such as high-protein animal feed known as Dried Distillers’ Grains and Inviz, a zein product that can replace petroleum-based films and adhesives.

About POET
POET, the largest ethanol producer in the world, is a leader in biorefining through its efficient, vertically integrated approach to production. The 22-year-old company produces more than 1.6 billion gallons of ethanol and 9 billion pounds of high-protein animal feed annually from 26 production facilities nationwide. POET also operates a pilot-scale cellulosic ethanol plant, which uses corn cobs as feedstock, and will commercialize the process in Emmetsburg, Iowa. For more information, visit http://www.poet.com.

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