U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a $537 million investment in 543 biofuel infrastructure projects across 29 states, under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP). This initiative supports President Trump’s 20th executive order, focused on expanding domestic energy production and strengthening rural economies.
Announced at Elite Octane LLC in Atlantic, Iowa—home to one of the nation’s largest biofuel production capacities—the funding will help fuel retailers upgrade storage tanks and pumps to increase the availability of higher ethanol and biodiesel blends. Iowa alone houses 42 ethanol plants and 10 biodiesel facilities, producing billions of gallons annually.
HBIIP aims to make it easier for gas stations to offer blends like E15, E85, and B20, which can power millions of U.S. vehicles. This effort not only promotes cleaner, renewable fuels but also boosts demand for corn and soybeans, directly benefiting American farmers.
Rollins emphasized that this investment reflects the administration’s commitment to U.S. farmers and energy independence, stating, “We’re investing in America’s heartland—not just to grow crops, but to fuel the future.”
