Developing markets: US Grains Council supports ethanol implementation in Mexico
To advance ethanol blending in Mexico, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) organized a trade team for oil and gas leaders. The initiative aimed to educate participants on ethanol production, logistics, and its benefits. The program included visits to Valero’s headquarters, an Eco-Energy ethanol plant, and Growth Energy, offering insights into ethanol’s production and retail processes. Galo Galeana emphasized the importance of this educational effort in facilitating Mexico’s ethanol blending plans.
To promote the development of ethanol blending programs in Mexico, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) organized a trade team consisting of leaders from the oil and gas industry. The aim was to provide them with insights into the production process, transportation logistics, and the economic and environmental advantages of ethanol.
“The Mexican government is keen on implementing ethanol blending up to 10 percent (E10), and the Council has been actively facilitating this through educational initiatives like this trade team,” stated Galo Galeana, a consultant for USGC on ethanol. “Mexico is an important trading partner for U.S. agriculture, and the opportunity to export ethanol there is an exciting prospect for the U.S. industry.”
The agenda began at Valero’s headquarters in San Antonio, where attendees learned about the transition to producing ethanol-blended fuel and its compatibility with retail fuel stations.
The team then traveled to Houston for a tour of an Eco-Energy ethanol plant, which processes over two billion gallons of ethanol annually, allowing participants to gain a detailed understanding of the ethanol production process.
Finally, the group met with representatives from Growth Energy, the largest biofuel trade association in the country, at a major retail fuel station to observe consumer trends and discuss the delivery and presentation of ethanol to customers.
“The agenda provided the group with a comprehensive overview of the entire ethanol production chain, right up to the consumer, which was extremely beneficial for participants in understanding how Mexico can start implementing ethanol blending as well,” Galeana said.
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