Nebraska biofuel maker Green Plains sees boost from 45Z, carbon credits in 2026

Green Plains said it expects carbon-related earnings to reach at least $188 million in 2026, as the ethanol producer reported a profitable fourth quarter and welcomed proposed US Treasury regulations governing the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit. The Omaha-based biofuels company posted net income of $11.9 million, or 17 cents per share, in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with a loss ofGreen Plains said it expects carbon-related earnings to reach at least $188 million in 2026, as the ethanol producer reported a profitable fourth quarter and welcomed proposed US Treasury regulations governing the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit. The Omaha-based biofuels company posted net income of $11.9 million, or 17 cents per share, in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with a loss ofRead More