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Press Contact: Lucy Norton

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  Dawn Carlson

  515-224-7545

December 5, 2011

Petroleum Marketers and Renewable Fuels Form Partnership

JOHNSTON, IA – The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) and the Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Stores of Iowa (PMCI) today announced the formation of a Renewable Fuels Partnership.  Representatives of both groups will serve in an advisory capacity to exchange ideas on advancing the availability and use of renewable fuels in Iowa. The two organizations will focus on bringing more renewable fuels to Iowa motorists, addressing the needs of the marketplace and consumer education. 

 “We’re pleased to be part of an alliance that brings together fuel marketers and producers to work on key issues that will benefit both industries,” said Dawn Carlson, President of PMCI.  “Working collectively, we can bolster the distribution network for domestically-produced fuels and strengthen the local economy.”

“IRFA’s ethanol and biodiesel producer members look forward to joining forces with the petroleum marketers’ network to bring more renewable fuel options to Iowa motorists,” said Lucy Norton, IRFA Managing Director.  “Cooperatively, we’ll bring a strong education program to consumers on the benefits of having a variety of renewable fuels to meet their needs and their wallets.”   

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association was formed in 2002 to represent the state’s liquid renewable fuels industry. The trade group fosters the development and growth of the renewable fuels industry in Iowa through education, promotion, legislation and infrastructure development.

The Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Stores of Iowa is a non-profit state trade association serving the needs of independent  petroleum distributors, gasoline retailers and convenience store owners throughout the state of Iowa.

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