ArcelorMittal and LanzaTech Global Inc. on June 14 announced that ArcelorMittal’s commercial flagship CCU facility in Ghent, Belgium, has produced initial samples of ethanol. The "Steelanol" facility is expected to be fully operational this year.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., on June 13 introduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Accuracy Act of 2023, a bipartisan bill that aims to identify the standards required to meet the definition of SAF at the FAA.
The U.S. EPA and Growth Energy filed a notice with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on June 13 agreeing to extend the June 14 deadline to issue the final Renewable Fuel Standard “set” rule by one week, to June 21.
Rather than relying on an “electrify everything” approach to decarbonization, U.S. policymakers should embrace American-made ethanol as a central strategy for transitioning the energy sector to net-zero emissions, said RFA's Geoff Cooper at the FEW.
Sugar Valley Energy, an advanced low-carbon sugarcane-to-ethanol and power facility, has secured letters of intent with local Imperial Valley farmers to grow 12,000 acres of sugarcane to support its initial feedstock production schedule.
Representatives of the RFA, Growth Energy and ACE on June 13 discussed the future of the U.S. ethanol industry during a general session panel at the 39th annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo.
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor was recognized for her leadership and advocacy on June 13 at the world’s largest ethanol conference, the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo, taking place in Omaha, Nebraska.
More than a dozen automakers and biogas producers urged the Biden Administration to finalize the proposed “eRINs� program under the U.S. EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard during a June meeting led by Bridge to Renewables Inc.
The International Trade Administration has announced it will host a roundtable discussion on June 29 focused on challenges and opportunities for strengthening the supply chain and export competitiveness of the U.S. hydrogen industry.
This summer, Royal Caribbean Group will set a new industry milestone in alternative fuel use when Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Apex and Royal Caribbean International's Symphony of the Seas, set sail in Europe using sustainable biofuel.
The White House Office of Management and Budget on June 13 published its Spring 2023 Unified Agenda and Regulatory Plan, which shows several rulemakings related to carbon capture and storage (CCS) are underway by federal agencies.
DHL Global Forwarding and IAG Cargo have announced a strategic partnership in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). DHL has signed a contract to purchase 11.5 million liters of SAF Scope 3 transport emissions reductions in 2023.
Clean Energy Technologies Inc. has announced its affiliate Vermont Renewable Gas LLC has entered into an agreement to purchase an 8-acre site in Vermont to devevelop a project that will convert woody biomass into renewable gas and biochar.
U.S. Forest Service is investing a combined $43 million in 123 projects through the Community Wood Grants and Wood Innovations Grants programs, which promote innovation in wood products and renewable wood energy economies.
The U.S. EPA and Growth Energy filed a notice with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on June 13 agreeing to extend the June 14 deadline to issue the final Renewable Fuel Standard “set� rule by one week, to June 21.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., on June 13 introduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Accuracy Act of 2023, a bipartisan bill that aims to identify the standards required to meet the definition of SAF at the FAA.
Sugar Valley Energy, an advanced low-carbon sugarcane-to-ethanol and power facility, has secured letters of intent with local Imperial Valley farmers to grow 12,000 acres of sugarcane to support its initial feedstock production schedule.
Cargolux became the first airline to uplift SAF at Luxembourg Airport with the use of the fuel on a celebratory cargo flight. Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel was supplied to the airport's fuel storage using NATO's Central European Pipeline System.
The USDA maintained its forecast for 2023-’24 corn use in ethanol in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released June 9. The forecasts for corn area, corn yield and season-average corn prices were also unchanged.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reduced its forecasts for 2023 and 2024 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released June 5. The forecasts for fuel ethanol blending were maintained.
A survey of U.S. ethanol producers shows the industry to be on track toward its net-zero-carbon goal, according to a new white paper and presentation released by the Renewable Fuels Association at the Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo.
Whitefox Technologies has announced that Redfield Energy LLC has decided to install a Whitefox ICE Plus membrane dehydration system at its ethanol plant in Redfield, South Dakota. The system is expected to be operational in Q3.
Fluid Quip Technologies has announced the successful start-up of their cutting-edge LED (low energy distillation) and GNS (grain neutral spirits) technologies at the Three Rivers Energy facility in Coshocton, Ohio.
The USDA maintained its forecast for 2023-'24 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest WASDE report, released June 9. The forecasts for soybean planted area, yields and season-average prices were also unchanged.
Renewables are expected to account for 23 percent of U.S. electricity generation this year, increasing to 25 percent in 2024, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on June 5.
GFL Environmental Inc. and OPAL Fuels Inc. on June 12 announced that they have completed construction of their new RNG production facility, Emerald RNG. The facility is lcoated at GFL's Arbor Hills landfill in Michigan.
The U.S. exported 125.69 million gallons of ethanol and 777,617 metric tons of distillers grains in April, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on June 7. Exports of both products were down.
The industry keynote address by President and CEO Geoff Cooper headlines the Renewable Fuels Association’s busy list of activities during the 39th annual Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo, taking place June 12–14 in Omaha.
Growth Energy applauded legislation signed on June 7 by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker that will reduce sales taxes paid on higher blends of ethanol. The tax incentives were authored by state Senator Joyce and included in a revenue package.
Adkins Energy and CapCO2 Solutions are building the first facility to convert ethanol plant waste CO2 to Green Methanol. This will add a significant new revenue source and a significant step forward in decarbonizing the ethanol industry.
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