Significant Cost Reductions
Green Plains has committed to $50 million in cost reductions, achieving $45 million so far, with a clear line of sight to the remaining $5 million. SG&A run rate is expected to decline from $118 million in 2024 to $93 million by year-end 2025.
Operational Efficiency Improvements
Achieved a record 100% utilization rate across nine operating plants, with an overall reduction in OpEx per gallon of more than 3¢ since Q4 of 2024.
Strengthened Ethanol Market Outlook
Q2 crush margins are strengthening, with more than half of Q2 margins secured at favorable levels. Ethanol exports expected to surpass last year's record of nearly 2 billion gallons.
Enhanced Protein Business
Commercial shipments of sequenced protein increased from 20,000 tons in 2024 to over 80,000 tons expected in 2025, with new markets in South America and the pet food segment.