Phasing Up to It
By Dave Nilles
August 01, 2006
Gearing up for its expansion project, United Wisconsin Grain Producers considers defractionation and a statewide ethanol requirement. Those are welcomed thoughts for investors that saw their plant enter the ethanol market at its lowest valley.
Fiduciary Duties of Directors in Evaluating Buyout Opportunities
By Valerie D. Bandstra
August 01, 2006
Groundbreaking slated for North Dakota's largest ethanol plant
By Dave Nilles
August 01, 2006
Mitigating the Unknown
August 01, 2006
As the ethanol industry grows, the rules of the game are changing. Along with positive developments, like increased interest by investors and ramped up demand for ethanol, comes more volatile grain markets, for example. That means risk management is a tool with ever-growing importance as ethanol producers strive to maintain steady profits at a time when growing pains could threaten to strike.
Evolutionary Compliance
By Dave Nilles
August 01, 2006
Even as the U.S. EPA is exploring reclassifying the emissions thresholds for ethanol facilities, technology providers and government agencies are offering options for reducing emissions. The landscape of environmental concerns continues to change.
Distillers Grains: Getting Value from Quality
By Anduin Kirkbride McElroy
August 01, 2006
Based on current and potential ethanol production, the United States could see nearly 14 million tons of distillers grains produced in 2008. How can you ensure that your plant will get value for your product in a potentially saturated market? Make it valuable.
Producers are always on the lookout for ways to produce more ethanol from the same amount of grain. As the industry grows, more vendors are offering new technologies and experimental procedures that translate into increased gallons and higher plant efficiency—good news for an industry hungry to ramp up production.
Quest Beyond Corn and Sugarcane
By Anduin Kirkbride McElroy
August 01, 2006
Corn in the United States and sugarcane in Brazil are basically synonymous with ethanol production, but there are concerns about their limitations. Fortunately, technology advancements are revealing a virtual garden of viable ethanol feedstocks.
Handle With Care
By Dave Nilles
August 01, 2006
Manufacturing and transporting ethanol requires the utmost caution. Though rare, spills and injuries can and do occur. Safety advocates stress that forming and sticking to a safety plan is necessary and productive to any ethanol operation.
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