Red Trail Energy ethanol plant commences 50 Mgy production in North Dakota

In North Dakota, the Red Trail Energy ethanol plant commenced production, with output estimated at more than 50 million gallons per year. North Dakota is currently ranked fourth among all US states in ethanol production, with an output of 239 million gallons of ethanol, or 67% of the state’s gasoline needs.

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