Renewable Energy Group, Inc. [REGI] to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell

ADVISORY, Jan. 16, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What:

Renewable Energy Group, Inc. [REGI], the largest biodiesel producer in the United States, will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square to celebrate the second anniversary of its IPO.

In honor of the occasion, Daniel Oh, President and Chief Executive Officer will ring the Opening Bell.

Founded in 1996, Ames, Iowa-based Renewable Energy Group operates a network of eight biodiesel plants, with an aggregate nameplate production capacity of 257 million gallons per year. REG is a waste-to-energy company with the large majority of its feedstock for biodiesel production coming from inedible animal fats, used cooking oil from restaurants, and inedible corn oil.

Where:

NASDAQ MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43^rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio

When:

Friday, January 17, 2014 – 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET    

Contact:
Anthony Hulen
[phone]
[e-mail]

NASDAQ MarketSite:
Christine Barna
[phone]
[e-mail]

Feed Information:
Fiber Line (Encompass Waterfront): 4463

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Webcast:

A live webcast of the NASDAQ Opening Bell will be available at: http://www.nasdaq.com/about/marketsitetowervideo.asx.

Photos:

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About Renewable Energy Group, Inc. [REGI]:

Renewable Energy Group® is a leading North American biodiesel producer with a nationwide distribution and logistics system. Utilizing an integrated value chain model, Renewable Energy Group is focused on converting natural fats, oils and greases into advanced biofuels. With 257 million gallons of owned/operated annual nameplate production capacity at biorefineries across the country, REG is a proven biodiesel partner in the distillate marketplace.

For more than a decade, REG has been a reliable supplier of biodiesel which meets or exceeds ASTM quality specifications. REG sells REG-9000® biodiesel to distributors so Americans can have cleaner burning fuels that help diversify the energy complex and increase energy security. REG-9000® branded biodiesel is distributed in most states in the U.S.

About NASDAQ OMX Group:

NASDAQ OMX (Nasdaq:NDAQ) is a leading provider of trading, exchange technology, information and public company services across six continents. Through its diverse portfolio of solutions, NASDAQ OMX enables customers to plan, optimize and execute their business vision with confidence, using proven technologies that provide transparency and insight for navigating today's global capital markets. As the creator of the world's first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 80 marketplaces in 50 countries, and approximately 1 in 10 of the world's securities transactions. NASDAQ OMX is home to more than 3,300 listed companies with a market value of over $7 trillion and more than 10,000 corporate clients. To learn more, visit www.nasdaqomx.com.

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