Ethanol
From Corn to Fuel
and Livestock Feed
We use the entire kernel of corn to produce
low-carbon fuel and more.
Our Products
We use the entire kernel of corn to produce:
- Ethanol. A clean-burning, high-octane low-carbon fuel that is blended with gasoline.
- Fiber cellulosic ethanol. An enzymatic process is used to convert waste fibers into cellulosic ethanol, offering a much lower carbon intensity than ethanol and conventional gasoline.
- Distillers grains, dried or modified (partially dried). Protein, fat, fiber and other solids from the fermenting process, used as a high-value feed for cattle, swine and poultry.
- Fuel-and feed-grade corn oil. Used to make renewable diesel fuel and livestock feed.
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Overview of Our Ethanol Plants
- 12 ethanol plants
- 1.7 billion gallons per year
- Developing carbon sequestration in certain plants to further reduce carbon intensity
- Existing logistics assets well positioned to support export growth
- Ethanol offers at least 30% lower life cycle GHG emissions, compared with petroleum gasoline
- ~800 employees
- World’s 2nd largest corn ethanol producer
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Helping Our Environment
Our ethanol lowers life cycle greenhouse gas emissions up to 30%, compared to non-blended gasoline.
Helping Our Environment
Ethanol Science and Process
Learn how we process corn into clean-burning low-carbon fuel and other valuable products.
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Ethanol Plants
Learn More About Our Ethanol Plants
Valero owns 12 ethanol plants in the Midwest of the United States.
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