On Nov. 10, Rep. Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, joined USDA's Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small at the Elite Octane dry-mill ethanol plant in Atlantic, Iowa, to announce a $250,000 energy efficiency grant funded by REAP.
A new report demonstrates that America's biofuel industry is a major creator of union jobs for the middle class, supporting more than 30,000 union jobs in agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, construction and others.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by 6 percent the week ending Nov. 5 following three weeks of near-record production levels, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Nov. 10. Stocks were up approximately 1 percent.
With a third of U.S. ethanol plants producing 100 MMgy or more, and most wanting at least 30 days of bin capacity, onsite grain storage has evolved.
Evidence shows that effective drug combinations decrease the risk of bacterial contamination and antimicrobial resistance. Using antibiotics with two modes of action can provide wider microbe coverage and longer lasting fermentation activity.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration maintained its forecast for 2021 ethanol production, but slightly reduced its production forecast for next year in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Nov. 9.
The USDA increased its forecast for 2021-'22 corn use in ethanol in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released Nov. 9. The agency is also predicting a record corn yield of 177 bushels per acre.
Evidence shows that effective drug combinations decrease the risk of bacterial contamination and antimicrobial resistance. Using antibiotics with two modes of action can provide wider microbe coverage and longer lasting fermentation activity.
Green Plains Inc. released third quarter financial results on Nov. 4, calling the three-month period challenging, but noting conditions are improving in Q4. Green Plains also discussed progress with ultra-high protein, clean sugars and CO2 capture.
Sugarcane processing and the production of ethanol by mills in the south-central region of Brazil was down significantly during the first half of October, according to data released by UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association.
The Andersons Inc. released Q3 financial results on Nov. 2, reporting a loss for the company's ethanol segment. The company expects to reported improved results in the fourth quarter, as strong ethanol margins expected for the three-month period.
The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report for October, reporting that corn use for fuel ethanol in August was down from the previous month, but up when compared to August 2020.
Aemetis Inc. has entered into an agreement with engineering and construction firm CTCI America to conduct permitting and engineering work for the Carbon Zero renewable jet/diesel plant to be built in Riverbank, California.
Growth Energy on Nov. 2 submitted to the U.S. EPA a notice of intent to sue regarding its failure to timely fulfill the agency's statutory obligation under the RFS to issue the 2022 RVO other related rulemakings.
U.S. ethanol production continued to edge higher the week ending Oct. 29, reaching near-record highs for the fourth week in a row, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Oct. 3. Ethanol stocks were up 1 percent.
Operatable biofuels production capacity in the U.S. remained steady at 20.734 billion gallons per year in August. Biofuel feedstock consumption, at 24.948 billion pounds, was down 1.938 billion pounds when compared to July, according to the EIA.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by nearly 1 percent the week ending Oct. 22, reaching a near record high of 1.106 million barrels per day, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Oct. 27.
Spray Engineering Devices Ltd., a multidisciplinary engineering company dedicated to sustainable development, is partnering with LanzaTech in a first of a kind bagasse to ethanol project in India.
Novozymes is introducing Innova Quantum, a new addition to its powerful Innova yeast platform. The robust new yeast enables ethanol plants with longer fermentation times of more than 60 hours to realize higher ethanol yields.
The U.S. EPA has released updated renewable identification number (RIN) data, reporting that nearly 1.62 billion RIN were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in September, down from 1.65 billion generated during the same period of last year.
ADM Chairman and CEO Juan Luciano discussed the company's planned sale of its ethanol dry mill in Peoria, Illinois, and the recent MOU with Gevo on alcohol-to-jet fuel production during a third quarter earnings call, held Oct. 26.
Federated Co-operatives Ltd. has signed an MOU with Whitecap Resources. Under the planned agreement, CO2 emissions captured from the Co-op Refinery Complex and Co-op Ethanol Complex will be sequestered as part of Whitecap's Wyburn Unit.
Valero Energy Corp. released third quarter financial results on Oct. 21, reporting startup of the Diamond Green Diesel expansion project is underway. Work is also progressing on a CCS project that will benefit the company's ethanol segment.
The North Dakota Industrial Commission on Oct. 19 approved the state's first Class VI well for CO2 sequestration. The approval will allow Red Trail Energy LLC to geologically store CO2 produced at its ethanol plant near Richardton, North Dakota.
U.S. ethanol production soared to a near-record high of 1.096 barrels per day the week ending Oct. 15, up more than 6 percent from the previous week and tied for the third highest production level on record, according to data released by the EIA.
Alto Ingredients Inc., a leading producer of specialty alcohols and essential ingredients, will install Harvesting Technology, LLC's patented CoPromax protein system at Alto Ingredients' Magic Valley, Idaho facility.
The U.S. Department of Energy on Oct. 15 announced $20 million in funding to four projects working to accelerate the regional deployment of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). The projects represent all four corners of the country.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced anhydrous ethanol production continued to grow during the second half of September despite a drop in the volume of sugarcane processed by mills in the south-central region.
European ethanol producer CropEnergies on Oct. 13 reported record revenue for the second quarter of the current financial year. The company also recently announced it is participating in a trial of a 20 percent ethanol fuel blend.
On Oct.12, Poet announced the completion of its first Poet Solar Farm, which will help power the company's corporate headquarters in Sioux Falls and showcase its ability to construct similar projects for others.
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