EP 80: Renewable Fuel Standard, Refineries, & Underrated Skills

Are you curious about RFS, E15 fuel, RVP, and the refinery industry?  Returning subject matter expert, Matt Smorch, joins hosts Ryan Priest and Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground, powered by Premier Companies.  Matt is the President and CEO of CountryMark, an Indiana-based refinery that produces 30,000 barrels of American-sourced crude oil per day.

Matt, Ryan, and Sal dive into some heavy-hitting topics including the RFS, or Renewable Fuel Standard, which is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and why the RFS exists.  You’ll learn the types of items that can be turned into fuels including biomass-based diesels, cellulosic biofuels, advanced biofuels, and total renewable fuels.  You’ll also hear about the cyclical energy business, fuel volatility, RVP, or Reid Vapor Pressure, and small refinery exemptions.  You’ll want a pen and paper for this episode!

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The High Ground – powered by Premier Companies will discuss everything from agriculture to energy. Hosted by Ryan Priest (COO of Premier Companies) and Sal Sama (VP of Agronomy Sales & Marketing).