Facility ID: 1004079 · Other

Poet Biorefining Fairbank LLC

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FAIRBANK, IA · BUCHANAN COUNTY · NAICS 325193

Data updated May 2026

196K
MT CO2e (2023)
13
Reporting Years
IA
State

Annual Emissions History

2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Year Total CO2e (MT)
2023 196,145
2022 179,393
2021 184,402
2020 188,167
2019 179,325
2018 178,465
2017 178,152
2016 170,440
2015 162,424
2014 166,653
2013 159,369
2012 157,510
2011 152,155

Facility Insight: Poet Biorefining Fairbank LLC

Poet Biorefining Fairbank LLC (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1004079) reported 196K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in FAIRBANK, IA within BUCHANAN COUNTY. The site is classified under Other with NAICS code 325193.

The facility has 13 years of reported data on record, covering the 2011–2023 window. Over that period, annual CO2e emissions rose by 28.9%, with the peak observed year showing up to 196K MT CO2e.

Emissions Analysis

Poet Biorefining Fairbank LLC is a moderate emitter at 196K MT CO2e, typical of mid-sized industrial operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much CO2 does Poet Biorefining Fairbank LLC emit?

Poet Biorefining Fairbank LLC reported 196K MT CO2e in 2023.

Is Poet Biorefining Fairbank LLC reducing emissions?

Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), Poet Biorefining Fairbank LLC's emissions have increased by 28.9%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.

Data sourced from the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP), Facility ID 1004079. Data subject to facility self-reporting, not compliance advice. See our methodology for how this data is sourced, computed, and verified. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCarbon Editorial