RFA officials warn of ‘potential collapse’ of ethanol industry

RFA officials warn of ‘potential collapse’ of ethanol industry

The coronavirus and its deep impact on the energy markets has hit the ethanol industry hard.

Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says the

industry needs help.

“To help our industry survive these disastrous market

conditions, we are calling on Congress and the administration to take action

immediately to avert a potential collapse in the ethanol industry,” Cooper

says.

Over the past week, Cooper says, many ethanol plants have

significantly reduced their production, while others are idling all of their

capacity.