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Ethanol leaders explore maritime fuel opportunities in Panama

USGBC delegation highlights Panama’s strategic role in advancing clean marine fuels.

Feed & Grain Staff
February 27, 2026
Prior to its 23rd International Marketing Conference and 66th Annual Membership Meeting in Panama City, Panama earlier this month, U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) staff and members met with maritime shipping stakeholders about the potential benefits of incorporating ethanol into marine fuels. Pictured at a meeting are USGBC Regional Director for Latin America (LTA) Marri Tejada (second from left); Edeniq Vice President of Sales Mark Heckman (fourth from left); USGBC Senior Manager of Ethanol Export Development Ankit Chandra (fourth from right); POET Vice President of Corporate Affairs Doug Berven (second from right); and USGBC Ethanol Strategy Lead Federico Salcedo.
Prior to its 23rd International Marketing Conference and 66th Annual Membership Meeting in Panama City, Panama earlier this month, U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) staff and members met with maritime shipping stakeholders about the potential benefits of incorporating ethanol into marine fuels. Pictured at a meeting are USGBC Regional Director for Latin America (LTA) Marri Tejada (second from left); Edeniq Vice President of Sales Mark Heckman (fourth from left); USGBC Senior Manager of Ethanol Export Development Ankit Chandra (fourth from right); POET Vice President of Corporate Affairs Doug Berven (second from right); and USGBC Ethanol Strategy Lead Federico Salcedo.
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