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# POET Bioprocessing - Shelbyville To Expand, Double Production

 January 8, 2026 •[Shelby County Development Corporation](https://shelbydevelopment.com/news/author/shelby-county-development-corporation)

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POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuels, has announced it will expand POET Bioprocessing – Shelbyville, doubling the facility’s bioethanol production capacity.

“This expansion reflects POET’s confidence in the future of biofuels and our commitment to American agriculture and domestic energy production,” said Jeff Lautt, POET President and COO. “By growing this facility, we’re strengthening markets for local farmers, creating good-paying rural jobs, and ensuring we can meet the growing global demand for our suite of bioproducts.”

The expansion will double POET – Shelbyville’s bioethanol production from 98 million gallons to 193 million gallons. The upgraded facility will also double its dried distillers grains and corn oil output, add 20 new full-time team members, and grow local grain demand for area farmers.

Read the full article [here](https://poet.com/pr/poet-bioprocessing-shelbyville-to-expand-double-production).

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