IRFA Congratulates Doug Burgum on Confirmation as Interior Secretary

Contact: Emma Koehler
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JOHNSTON, IA – Today the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) congratulated Doug Burgum on being confirmed as U.S. Secretary of the Interior. He will also chair President Trump’s new National Energy Council. IRFA Executive Director Monte Shaw made the following statement:

“As governor, Doug Burgum was a great champion behind biofuels and petroleum. He understands how uniting both is the best way to achieve American energy dominance. Many IRFA members got to know the new Energy Czar when he campaigned in Iowa. He was incredibly knowledgeable and optimistic. Like president Trump, he supports nationwide, year-round E15 and a growing role for biofuels. IRFA congratulates Doug Burgum on his confirmation and our members are eager to work alongside Secretary Burgum to boost all of America’s energy options.”

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association represents the state’s liquid renewable fuels industry and works to foster its growth. Iowa is the nation’s leader in renewable fuels production with 42 ethanol refineries capable of producing 4.7 billion gallons annually – including 34 million gallons of annual cellulosic ethanol production capacity – and 10 biodiesel facilities with the capacity to produce 416 million gallons annually. For more information, visit the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association website at: www.IowaRFA.org.

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