Report: Canadian ethanol consumption continues to grow

SOURCE: USDA FAS GAIN

August 24, 2023

USDA: US wood pellet exports fall to 608,572 metric tons in February

By Erin Krueger

13 hours ago

Pellets Markets Business

The U.S. exported 608,572.1 metric tons of wood pellets in February, down 37% when compared to the previous month and down 24% when compared to February 2025, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on April 2.

By Erin Krueger

15 hours ago

Sustainable Aviation Fuels Business Operations

XCF Global Inc.’s biorefinery located near Reno, Nevada, could resume sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production during the second quarter of 2026, according to an annual report filed with the U.S. SEC on March 31.

By Erin Krueger

April 01, 2026

Operations Business

U.S. operable ethanol and biodiesel production capacity expanded slightly in January, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on March 31. Renewable diesel capacity fell by more than 2% when compared to December.

By Char Technologies Ltd.

March 30, 2026

Biochar Pellets Business Operations

CHAR Technologies Ltd. on March 23 provided a further update on commissioning activities at its Thorold Renewable Energy Facility, following the company’s Jan. 29 announcement that staged startup had commenced at the site.

By Evos

March 26, 2026

Business Markets

Evos Rotterdam has commenced the realization of a major expansion project for low-carbon methanol and ethanol storage, following a signing ceremony held at the Port of Rotterdam. The project is expected to become operational early 2028.

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