Illinois-based Marquis has sold its Necedah, Wisconsin ethanol facility to United Cooperative.
The facility, which has a production capacity of 100 million gallons of ethanol per year, will operate under the new name of United Energy Necedah. The asset sale will be effective May 31, 2024, according to a news release.
In addition to ethanol, the facility produces DDGs, high-protein animal feed, and corn oil.
“The purchase of Marquis’ Necedah ethanol plant aligns with our strategic initiative of investing in agriculture, opening new markets, and providing value-added products for our member-owners,” stated David Cramer, President and CEO of United Cooperative. “This type of diversification supports our mission, our local farmers, and the U.S. economy. Our investment also promotes our sustainability efforts by continuously improving the stewardship of the air, soil, and water, safeguarding our natural resources for generations to come.”
Mark Marquis, CEO of Marquis, said, “The sale of our Wisconsin facility aligns with our commitment to strategic growth in developing the world’s first carbon-neutral industrial complex in Hennepin, IL. We extend our sincerest gratitude to our valued grain customers, the supportive Necedah community, and to the incredible and talented team of employees at Marquis Energy Wisconsin for their hard work and dedication. We look forward to the continued success of United Energy Necedah LLC under the stewardship of United Cooperative.”
As part of the sale, Marquis will collaborate with United Cooperative to provide ongoing marketing and team support and looks forward to a prosperous future of working with the United Cooperative team.
