Summit Carbon Solutions CEO Lee Blank to Keynote the ACE Conference in Omaha

The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) welcomes Lee Blank, CEO of Summit Carbon Solutions, as a keynote speaker during its 37^th annual conference taking place August 14-16 at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District. Blank’s keynote will provide an update on the latest advancements in the Summit Carbon Solutions’ pipeline project.

"Now, more than ever, the world is changing, and we must act decisively to seize new opportunities,” said Lee Blank, CEO of Summit Carbon Solutions. “Summit Carbon Solutions' CCS pipeline is pivotal in opening access to new markets for ethanol, such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This is our chance to lead the way and meet the growing demand for decarbonized energy solutions. We are excited to engage with industry professionals at ACE to discuss the immense potential and the positive impact this project will have on our future.”

“Several ACE-member ethanol plants are partnering with Summit to utilize proven and safe technology to capture and sequester carbon dioxide (CO₂) to secure the long-term economic viability of their businesses,” said Brian Jennings, ACE CEO. “We look forward to hearing an update on this important project during our event in a few weeks.”

Spanning approximately 2,500 miles, this pipeline will connect 57 ethanol facilities across five states to an injection site in North Dakota. Here, the CO₂ collected from these plants will be safely and permanently stored underground. Summit Carbon Solutions' CEO will discuss recent progress, key milestones, and the next steps as the company strives to launch the largest CO₂ pipeline project in the world.

Blank’s keynote will take place during the August 15 morning general session. More event and agenda details are available at ethanol.org/events/conference. Please contact Katie Muckenhirn at kmuckenhirn@ethanol.org with questions.