Urging the EPA to meet its mid-June deadline for a final rule, and voicing some concerns, trade groups mostly praised the EPA's proposal, which has an implied conventional biofuel requirement over 15 billion gallons, a multi-year Set rule and more.
With its engineered membrane systems for dehydration, Whitefox Technologies is helping the ethanol industry in its quest to achieve ultra-low—ultimately zero—net carbon emissions.
Researchers at The U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory have pioneered a technique for combining non-recyclable plastics and paper fiber to form pellets with an energy content like bituminous coal.
With its D.C. fly-in happening at the end of March, the American Coalition for Ethanol's CEO is optimistic about the industry's ability to make progress on higher ethanol blends, both E15 and E85, and laser focused on making it happen.
ABPDU's gas capture capability enables production of SAF molecule
By Katy Christiansen, Laboratory Relationship Manager, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
February 13, 2023
Scientists at DOE's Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit, DOE's Bioprocessing Separations Consortium, and Argonne National Laboratory have partnered with Amyris to meet demand for SAF using gas capture technologies.
The USDA lowered its forecast for 2022-'23 corn use in ethanol production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released Feb. 8. The outlook for corn ending stocks was increased.
The USDA maintained its forecast for 2022-'23 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released Feb. 8. The U.S. soybean outlook is for lower soybean crush and higher ending stocks.
Kemin Industries recently launched FermSAVER, a tea-extract product utilized during yeast fermentation for ethanol production. FermSAVER was developed to help reduce stress when yeast is exposed to excess heat generated during the summer months.
Goldman Sachs Asset Management, through its infrastructure investing business has established Verdalia Bioenergy, a new business focused on developing, acquiring, building and operating biomethane plants across Europe.
Equilon Enterprises LLC (Shell) and S&W Seed Co. have execution an agreement to establish a joint venture (JV) for the purpose of developing novel plant genetics for oil seed cover crops as feedstocks for biofuel production.
A bipartisan group of 31 federal lawmakers are urging the Biden administration to “swiftly and diligently� take action on a petition filed by a coalition of Midwest governors in April 2022 seeking a permanent solution to year-round E15 sales.
RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper has been invited to testify at a hearing of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. The hearing will address considerations for a potential national clean fuels program.
According to new statistical reports released by the RFA, the value of the U.S. ethanol industry's exports soared to a record level of $7.2 billion in 2022. Ethanol export volumes strengthened to 1.35 billion gallons in 2022.
The U.S. Department of Energy announced $25.5 million in funding to enable the sustainable use of domestic biomass and waste resources, such as agricultural residues and algae, to produce low-carbon biofuels and bioproducts.
Green Plains Inc. released fourth quarter financial results on Feb. 8, reporting that the company's operations were impacted by high corn prices, rail embargoes, and cold weather during the three-month period.
Renewables are expected to 24 percent of U.S. electricity generation in 2023, increasing to 26 percent in 2024, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Feb. 7.
The U.S. Department of Energy on Jan. 30 awarded $131 million for 33 carbon management projects. At least four of the funded projects specifically address carbon capture related to bioenergy and biofuels.
Neste Corp. on Feb. 8 released Q4 and full year 2022 financial results, reporting strong performance for its renewable products segment. Renewable diesel demand remained robust and the company highlighted plans for increased SAF prodcution.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was down 3 percent the week ending Feb. 3, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Feb. 8. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down slightly for the week.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently released data showing U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 940,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in October, with sales reaching 940,000 tons.
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IndianOil) on Feb. 8 entered into a memoradnum of understing (MOU) with fuels technology company LanzaJet to explore the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in India.
The U.S. Department of Energy on Jan. 30 awarded $131 million for 33 carbon management projects. At least four of the funded projects specifically address carbon capture related to bioenergy and biofuels.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration maintained its forecast for 2023 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Feb. 7. The forecast for 2024 ethanol production was reduced slightly.
Enviva Inc. and the U.S. Industrial Pellet Association, welcome a recent study that confirms the wood pellet industry has met the overall condition of forest carbon neutrality in the U.S. Southeast between 2000 and 2019.
The U.S. Department of Energy announced $25.5 million in funding to enable the sustainable use of domestic biomass and waste resources, such as agricultural residues and algae, to produce low-carbon biofuels and bioproducts.
Summit Carbon Solutions' proposed carbon capture, transportation, and storage project continues to advance through the regulatory process as the North Dakota Public Service Commission on Feb. 1 issued an order establishing hearing dates.
CAM Integrated Solutions LLC announced on Feb. 2 their partnership with Amp Americas, a leader in the renewable natural gas (RNG) industry providing carbon-negative fuels and feedstocks from waste at dairy farms.
U.S. ethanol exports were down in December, falling to 74.17 million gallons. Exports for the full year reached 1.35 billion gallons, up when compared to 2021, according to data released by the USDA on Feb. 7.
Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy, issued a statement in advance of President Biden's 2023 State of the Union address urging the White House to renew its focus on ongoing efforts to accelerate progress under the RFS and expand E15 availability.
U.S. wood pellet exports reached 917,175.4 metric tons in December, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Feb. 7. Exports for the full year 2022 reached 8.98 million metric tons.
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