ASHLAND , Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska is poised to become a national leader in aviation fuels made from renewable energy sources like corn and soybeans, but Congressman Mike Flood said there is work ahead.

He said the Nebraska Legislature’s move in 2021 to enable ethanol plants to sequester and store carbon dioxide has given the state an advantage.

“We woke up on third base on the sustainable aviation issue. There are states that aren’t to first base,” Flood said. “We’ve got this pipeline running across Nebraska that puts us in the driver’s seat, now we just need to take advantage of it and deliver.”

Dawn Caldwell of conference host Renewable Fuels Nebraska said the ability to capture and store carbon dioxide is a priority for potential airline customers.

“Nebraska could be a great place fo

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