December 8, 2025 — Leads & Copy —
Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRE) has announced the commencement of biogenic carbon dioxide capture and sequestration from its Nebraska facilities. Biogenic carbon dioxide from Green Plains’ Central City, Wood River, and York, Nebraska locations will now be captured, transported via the Trailblazer pipeline, and permanently sequestered at Tallgrass’ southeast Wyoming sequestration hub.
Alison Nelson, Tallgrass’ segment president and vice president of CO2 business development and origination, acknowledged this achievement and said it was a "significant" accomplishment for both companies and the Nebraskan bioeconomy.
She added that through collaboration with Green Plains, it is being demonstrated that commercial carbon capture and storage is now a reality.
Green Plains also reported that it has received its first 45Z clean fuel production credit payment of approximately $14 million, representing a portion of the 2025 production tax credits transferred under a previously announced agreement. Additional payments related to the remaining 2025 tax credits are expected in the first quarter of 2026.
As of September year to date, Green Plains has recorded approximately $26.5 million in 45Z value generated prior to activating carbon capture systems. The 45Z program allows eligible low-carbon fuel producers to earn production tax credits based on the carbon intensity of their fuel. As the plants further reduce their carbon intensity, credit value per gallon is expected to increase.
Chris Osowski, President and Chief Executive Officer, said that its success in Nebraska shows that Green Plains is executing on its low-carbon strategy and that with each step forward, the company is unlocking new value and advancing its low-carbon platform that they believe will drive growth and deliver long-term value.
Green Plains continues to advance its low-carbon platform with its carbon-capture initiatives firmly established in Nebraska.
Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a biorefining company facilitating the transition to a low-carbon world through renewable fuels and sustainable ingredients. Green Plains leverages agricultural, biological, and fermentation expertise to transform annually renewable crops into low-carbon energy and sustainable feedstocks. Green Plains is actively deploying CCS solutions at three of its facilities this year. The company reduces the carbon intensity of its products while delivering value to stakeholders through innovation and operational excellence.
Source: Green Plains Inc.
