Eco-Energy Commences Operations at Charlotte, NC Ethanol Unit Train Facility

FRANKLIN, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Eco-Energy Distribution Services, a leading biofuel supply chain
company, is pleased to announce the opening of its ethanol unit train
distribution facility in Charlotte, NC. The facility, which connects to
Kinder Morgan Southeast Terminals, LLC’s Charlotte 3 Terminal, is
located within the terminal complex in Charlotte and is equipped to
receive 96 tank cars via the CSX Railway. The facility has ethanol
distribution capability via pipeline connection and/or tank truck
delivery to all area gasoline blending locations. The Charlotte facility
is Eco-Energy’s ninth ethanol distribution terminal to open since 2012.

“Eco-Energy is proud of our accomplishment and appreciative of our
partners in Charlotte. The industry has desired a solution in this
market for many years and we have finally delivered one of the most
efficient operations in the U.S. Both shippers and end users will
benefit from an improved ethanol supply chain into this growing market.
Eco is continuing to invest where we can create efficiency and develop
infrastructure that is prepared for future growth beyond 10% blends,”
stated Joshua Bailey, Eco-Energy’s Chief Executive Officer.

Contacts

Eco-Energy Distribution Services
Chadwick Conn, 615-786-0401
Vice
President, Distribution