Guardian Energy, Minnesota’s largest ethanol plant, restarted production this week as the state’s battered biofuels industry has begun rebounding, reports the Star Tribune.
As ethanol production plunged this spring to record lows, plants throughout the country — including four in Minnesota — were temporarily idled.
Three of those plants have now reopened, while other Minnesota biofuel facilities have increased production as ethanol demand and prices have risen from their April nadir.
About 20% of all U.S. ethanol plants remain idled Friday, down from 30% on April 21, according to the Renewable Fuels Association.
Read the full report at the Star Tribune.
