Governor Dave Heineman helps mark the opening of the US BioEnergy ethanol facility in Ord. US BioEnergy currently operates two ethanol plants in our state. US Bio Ord began operations in May of 2007 and is expected to produce approximately 50 million gallons of ethanol and 275,000 tons of modified wet distiller grains per year.

"The reality for communities from coast to coast to benefit from ethanol is here," Gov. Heineman noted in his remarks. "Ethanol production is one of the major drivers of economic activity in smaller communities across our great state. I'm pleased to see this plant up and running."