POET breaks ground on Indiana ethanol expansion

Key facts

• POET Bioprocessing began construction on an expansion at its Shelbyville, Indiana facility.
• The expansion will double the plant's bioethanol production capacity.
• The facility's annual bioethanol production capacity will reach 193 million gallons.
• The expansion is expected to create significant new demand for local corn farmers.

POET Bioprocessing has initiated construction on a significant expansion project at its facility located in Shelbyville, Indiana. The expansion is designed to double the plant's current bioethanol production capacity. Upon completion, the facility will be capable of producing 193 million gallons of bioethanol annually. This increase in production is expected to create considerable new demand for corn supplied by local farmers in the surrounding agricultural community. The project signifies POET's commitment to increasing renewable fuel production and supporting the agricultural sector.