An international collaboration of scientists has taken a significant step toward the realization of a nearly “green� zero-net-carbon technology that will efficiently convert carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas, and hydrogen into ethanol.
USDA: Corn use for fuel ethanol up in July
September 28, 2021
The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report for September, reporting that corn use for fuel ethanol production in July was up from both the previous month and July 2020.
A group of 15 federal lawmakers on Sept. 28 sent a letter to President Joe Biden and National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy expressing concern over reports that the upcoming RFS rulemaking will be damaging to the U.S. biofuels sector.
A group of 15 federal lawmakers on Sept. 28 sent a letter to President Joe Biden and National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy expressing concern over reports that the upcoming RFS rulemaking will be damaging to the U.S. biofuels sector.
Enviva applauds the Biden Administration and FEMA for their work to expand the category of acceptable documentation to certify land ownership, enabling thousands of American landowners access to federal disaster relief aid.
Representatives of the U.S. ethanol industry are calling on the U.S. EPA to recognize how low-carbon, high-octane ethanol can reduce transportation GHGs in its proposed rule to set emissions standards for MY 2023-2026 light-duty vehicles.
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association on Sept. 24 sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing concerns over media reports that his administration intends to reduce the Renewable Fuel Standard conventional biofuel levels for 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Gevo Inc. on Sept. 23 announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire certain patents from Butamax. Less than a week later, the company announced that it has been awarded a new U.S. patent for technology to produce drop-in fuels.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is proposing to amend its current refinery rules to ensure that facilities that switch to renewable feedstocks must continue to comply with the same emissions standards and rule requirements.
Gevo Inc. on Sept. 23 announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire certain patents from Butamax. Less than a week later, the company announced that it has been awarded a new U.S. patent for technology to produce drop-in fuels.
The USDA on Sept. 24 awarded $7.5 million to a Regional Conservation Partnership Program led by ACE. The program will help secure farmers premier access to LCFS markets through the adoption of USDA climate-smart agricultural practices.
Honeywell and Wood on Sept. 23 announced a comprehensive package of technologies to support the effort to produce carbon-neutral aviation fuel. When used together, the technologies could reduce lifecycle GHGs by 100 percent using certain feedstocks.
Germany-based Verbio Vereinigte BioEnergie AG on Sept. 22 reported record sales revenue for the 2021-'22 financial year of EUR 1.026 billion ($1.2 billion), up nearly 18 percent when compared to the previous financial year.
To create opportunities for an ethanol renewable fuel standard (RFS) in Korea's carbon-neutrality scenario, the USGC USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service in Seoul and The Environment Daily News co-hosted a biofuel symposium on Sept. 8. in Seoul.
Germany-based Verbio Vereinigte BioEnergie AG on Sept. 22 reported record sales revenue for the 2021-'22 financial year of EUR 1.026 billion ($1.2 billion), up nearly 18 percent when compared to the previous financial year.
A group of 22 republication members of the U.S. House of Representatives on Sept. 22 sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing disappointment in rumors that his administration is reversing course on its promise to uphold the RFS.
Velocys discusses progress on US, UK proposed projects
September 23, 2021
Velocys plc released interim results for the first half of 2021 on Sept. 23, reporting improved financial performance and providing an update on the development of its reference projects in the U.S. and U.K. and a commercial project in Japan.
Previewing the feature articles in the October issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine, Editor Tom Bryan questions the federal government's aggressive push for electric vehicles, a big topic at the American Coalition for Ethanol's recent conference.
A group of 22 republication members of the U.S. House of Representatives on Sept. 22 sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing disappointment in rumors that his administration is reversing course on its promise to uphold the RFS.
America's top biofuel and farm advocates called on the White House to take immediate action to address reports that the U.S. EPA soon seek to destroy demand for billions of gallons of low-carbon biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Kurita has found that antibiotic combinations are more expensive, generally less effective, and increase the likelihood of multi-drug resistance. Their advice: Along with high-quality CIP, use a single antibiotic and periodically switch up products.
America's top biofuel and farm advocates called on the White House to take immediate action to address reports that the U.S. EPA soon seek to destroy demand for billions of gallons of low-carbon biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Velocys plc released interim results for the first half of 2021 on Sept. 23, reporting improved financial performance and providing an update on the development of its reference projects in the U.S. and U.K. and a commercial project in Japan.
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, discussed the U.S. EPA's upcoming rule to set Renewable Fuel Standard RVOs during a Sept. 21 press call, noting the agency is expected to release a proposed rule for public comment as soon as Sept. 24.
Drax Group has teamed up with the National Farmers Union of England and Wales to identify opportunities to scale up perennial energy crop production and help the U.K. meet its ambitious climate goals.
The Defour Group's Dean Drake, a former GM public policy analyst, says liquid fuels have a shared future with electric vehicles if ethanol blending methods, engine technology and policy can align. His plan involves match blending mid-level blends.
Clear Solutions USA outlines the basic components of a clean-in-place additive package, which typically consists of a chelant, a scale inhibitor, a dispersant and a surfactant. The formulation varies from plant to plant to maximize effectiveness.
Chevron Corp. on Sept. 14 announced it has set new goals for renewable natural gas (RNG) production and the expansion of production capacity to produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, discussed the U.S. EPA's upcoming rule to set Renewable Fuel Standard RVOs during a Sept. 21 press call, noting the agency is expected to release a proposed rule for public comment as soon as Sept. 24.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was down approximately 1 percent the week ending Sept. 17, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Sept. 22. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol expanded by nearly 1 percent.
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