The Push for E15
May 04, 2009
Growth Energy and other ethanol industry groups made the decision in March to officially file a fuel waiver request for E15 with the U.S. EPA, setting in motion the much-anticipated process to attempt to move the ethanol blend wall. The process is lengthy, but early hints of support from influential parties provide optimism for the industry.
Perfecting the DDGS Pellet
By Ryan C. Christiansen
May 04, 2009
Pelletizing distillers dried grains with solubles can be more art than science. Past attempts at pelletizing 100 percent DDGS have fallen short. Rising to the challenge, Ag Fuel & Feed LLC says it has manufactured a pellet die that will extrude a 100 percent DDGS pellet without additives or binders.
The Road to a Low Carbon Future
May 04, 2009
The California Air Resources Board voted in April to adopt a low carbon fuel standard designed to lower the carbon content of transportation fuels used within the state. As biofuel producers continue to mount an effort to exclude indirect land use changes from the regulation, EPM examines the proposal and speaks with a representative of CARB to learn how ethanol producers may be affected.
Carbon Legislation and Natural Gas Prices
By Casey Whelan, U.S. Energy Services Inc.
May 04, 2009
Wet Storage Strategies
By Ryan C. Christiansen
May 04, 2009
Demand for wet distillers grains can dip during summer months when feedlots are less active, which allows feedlot owners to take advantage of lower wet coproducts prices. Proper storage techniques can help feedlots to stock up on WDGS and modified WDGS.
The Forefront of Enzyme Production
May 04, 2009
As important as enzymes are to the production of ethanol, only a handful of companies specialize in their production. EPM visits with Novozymes, one of the world's leading enzyme producers, to take a look at the future of enzyme production.
Ethanol in Armenia
By Kendrick Wentzel and Areg Gharabegian
May 04, 2009
The Renewable Resources and Energy Efficiency Fund of Armenia recently commissioned a feasibility study to determine the possibility of producing ethanol in Armenia. The study, financed by World Bank as a grant from the Global Environment Facility, was conducted by Enertech International Inc. and BBI International in cooperation with DHD Contact LLC of Armenia.
Project Financing in Difficult Capital Markets
By Sue Wyka
May 04, 2009
Acquiring financing for ethanol projects is more difficult now than ever before. Fortunately, there are many types of government grants and loans available to assist future producers.
Protecting Distillers Grains from Sulfur Build-up
By Tom Slunecka
May 04, 2009
Excess amounts of sulfur in distillers grains could result in a less desirable product, affecting the company's bottom line and its reputation.
Obama calls for increased federal biofuels support, EPA proposes indirect land use policy
May 04, 2009
Industry reaction: grateful for Obama support, ready to directly tackle EPA indirect land use
May 04, 2009
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