OPINION: Working to spread E15 nationwide
By Cassie Mullen, director of market development, Renewable Fuels Association
October 02, 2019
It was once said that disruption creates opportunity; that is exactly what is happening with E15 in the marketplace, according to Cassie Mullen, director of market development, Renewable Fuels Association.
The U.S. Department of Energy announced Oct. 1 it is awarding $73 million to 35 bioenergy research and development projects that aim to reduce the price of drop-in biofuels, lower the cost of biopower and enable the production of biomass products.
Corn grower leaders representing more than 300,000 corn farmers from across the U.S. recently sent a letter to President Trump urging him to uphold his commitment to U.S. farmers and the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Ence announced Sept. 27 that its new 46 MW biomass generation plant in Huelva, Spain, recently joined the national electricity grid and has generated its first megawatt of renewable energy from biomass.
Honeywell announced Sept. 30 that Diamond Green Diesel will expand its annual production capacity of renewable diesel using Honeywell UOP's Ecofining process technology to meet growing demand for renewable fuels in North America and Europe.
A group of South Korean feed grains buyers attended Export Exchange in 2018, thanks to a sponsorship from the U.S. Grains Council, which led to the group purchasing 127,000 metric tons of U.S. DDGS.
Fiber costs fall for US pellet producers, rise for Canadian
By Wood Resources International LLC
October 01, 2019
Wood fiber costs for U.S. pellet manufacturers fell in the Q2 2019, while Canadian pellet producers experienced higher costs due to reduced supply of sawmill residues, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review.
Wood fiber costs for U.S. pellet manufacturers fell in the Q2 2019, while Canadian pellet producers experienced higher costs due to reduced supply of sawmill residues, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review.
Run-to-Failure vs. Periodical Service
By Holger Streetz
September 30, 2019
There are diverging opinions when it comes to OEM service.The two extremes for operating pelleting equipment are spending money on OEM post-commissioning service and regular maintenance by third parties, or running equipment to failure.
Bringing the Heat to Capitol Hill
September 30, 2019
The Pellet Fuels Institute board of directors will soon convene in Washington, D.C., for its fall meeting. Our board is excited about the opportunity to educate our elected policymakers about our industry.
At Your Service
September 30, 2019
While navigating permitting processes and meeting regulatory and emission requirements can be difficult and daunting, it's evident that the expertise—and experience—needed to position producers for long-term success is out there, and eager to assist.
Scientific Case for Wood Bioenergy Grows Stronger
By Seth Ginther
September 30, 2019
The verdict is in—again: Climate change mitigation cannot be achieved without wood bioenergy and sustainable forest management.
Common Causes of Off-Spec Product
By Chris Wiberg
September 30, 2019
If all goes as planned, final product verification testing confirms that your product is in spec and life is good. But what happens if your product doesn't hit the intended specifications?
Land use for sugarcane farming could increase by 5 million hectares by 2030 thanks to future demand for ethanol, according to a study led by the University of Queensland in Australia.
The function of much of sorghum's genome is unknown. However, research group from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln recently received a grant to develop a method for characterizing the functions of the crop's genes.
Expertise Via Experience
September 27, 2019
From emissions to moisture to presses, Pellet Mill Magazine discusses problem-solving, technology and innovation with polished product and service providers.
The U.S. EPA has released renewable identification number (RIN) generation data for August, reporting that that nearly 1.65 billion RINs were generated during the month, including 37.37 million cellulosic RINs.
The U.S. EPA has released renewable identification number (RIN) generation data for August, reporting that nearly 1.65 billion RINs were generated during the month, including 37.37 million cellulosic RINs.
A delegation from North Dakota that included North Dakota Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring and representatives of Midwestern Ag Energy Group recently traveled to Brazil in hopes of building relationships that will lead to ethanol exports.
Loaded Up and—Waitin'?
By Ron Kotrba
September 27, 2019
Some truckers find themselves sitting involuntarily idle due to mandatory downtime required by federal “hours of service� regulations, but the Trump administration is proposing to ease up on the rules.
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have demonstrated a method to insert genes into a variety of microorganisms that previously would not accept foreign DNA, with the goal of creating custom microbes to break down plants for bioenergy.
A new trade agreement was reached Sept. 25 between the U.S. and Japan, our nation's third largest agricultural export market. According to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the agreement includes a staged tariff elimination for ethanol.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority announced Sept. 24 the state's clean energy economy employed nearly 159,000 workers last year. Employment in renewable fuels, which includes biofuels and wood pellets, was up 2.5 percent.
Ag leaders from Iowa and Ohio say there is no question SREs issued by U.S. EPA are hurting ethanol producers and farmers. Four farmers from the two states took part in a media call Sept. 26 to address the impact SREs are having on their industries.
More than 70 Iowa fuel retail stations are participating in the 4th annual Pink at the Pump campaign this October. Participating organizations will donate 3 cents for each gallon of Unleaded 88 sold during the month to breast cancer research.
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have demonstrated a method to insert genes into a variety of microorganisms that previously would not accept foreign DNA, with the goal of creating custom microbes to break down plants for bioenergy.
The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report with data from July, reporting that corn consumed for fuel ethanol was down when compared to both June 2019 and July 2018.
Valmet is developing a pilot facility at its Fiber Technology Center in Sundsvall, Sweden, to strengthen its research and development capabilities related to bioenergy, biofuels and biochemicals. The new pilot facility will start up in October 2020.
MnDOT released a report Sept. 18 that aims to get the state on track to meet future goals for reducing GHG emissions in accordance with state laws. It includes a variety of recommendations to guide state policy, including those focused on biofuels.
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