The USGC is continuing to demonstrate to administration and global stakeholders the environmental benefits of ethanol. The organization is engaging with countries to ensure opportunities for ethanol are realized as countries set climate targets.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently released data showing U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 700,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in January, with sales reaching 670,000 tons.
Aemetis reports first quarter 2021 financial results
By Aemetis Inc.
May 13, 2021
Aemetis Inc. released first quarter financial results on May 12. The company reported an 8 percent increase in ethanol revenues and discussed its renewable natural gas (RNG) and other advanced biofuel proejcts.
USGC hires new communications manager; Poet expands product portfolio; and ERI, DBI merge.
Chevron Corp. announced May 11 that its wholly owned subsidiary Chevron U.S.A. Inc. is investing an additional $20 million in the Adopt-a-Port initiative with California renewable natural gas (RNG) provider Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
Archaea Energy has announced that its Boyd County Sanitary Landfill gas (LFG)-to-renewable natural gas (RNG) project in partnership with Rumpke Waste & Recycling is fully operational. The plant is lcoated in Ashland, Kentucky.
The U.K. Department for Transport on May 13 released draft legislation to implement the country's planned adoption of E10. The government in February 2021 confirmed plans to allow E10 following a public consultation opened in March 2020.
Lakeview Energy LLC. announces the closing of a multi-draw, senior secured debt facility with Orion Energy Partners L.P. to fund process upgrades at its existing 55 million gallon per year biorefinery in Coshocton, Ohio.
Natural Resources Canada is seeking proposals for innovative forest sector technologies under the Investments in Forest Industry Transformation program. Biofuel and biobased chemical projects are among those eligible for the program.
The 2021 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo, slated for July in Des Moines, Iowa, will bring its traditional slew of experts and information. This guide will help attendees decide which panels to take in.
The USDA predicts corn use for ethanol will increase in 2021-'22, according to projections included in its latest WASDE report, released May 12. The outlook for domestic corn production was also raised, as was the expected season-average corn price.
If India realizes its goal of 20% ethanol by 2025, it would be one of the higher blend rates achieved globally, putting India at the forefront of reducing overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Avfuel Corp. and Truckee Tahoe Airport District (KTRK)—an Avfuel-branded fuel provider—have partnered to provide a consistent supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to the Truckee aviation community.
ORIX Corp. USA announced on May 11 the completion of an equity investment in BC Organics Anaerobic Digestion Facility, a commercial biorefinery in Wisconsin that processes dairy manure into renewable natural gas (RNG), and other products.
Fluid Quip Technologies has announced it will install a high-quality alcohol (HQA) system at the Three Rivers Energy Coshocton, Ohio, biofuel plant. The HQA installation will enable the plant to produce high quality and high purity GNS alcohol.
U.S. ethanol production was up approximately 3 percent the week ending May 7, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 12. Fuel ethanol stocks were down more than 5 percent from the previous week.
Mitsubishi Power, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, has received an order for a 50-megawatt (MW) class woody biomass-fired power plant planned for development in the city of Hyuga, in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
May is Renewable Fuels Month in Nebraska. Since 2006, the acting Nebraska governor has dedicated one month out of each year to recognize the importance of renewable biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel.
The EIA maintained its forecasts for 2021 and 2022 ethanol production in a forecast released May 11. The outlook for 2021 ethanol blending was increased slightly. The EIA also discussed the recent spike in corn, ethanol and RIN prices.
University of Nebraska Researchers have proven E30 is safe for long-term use in non-flex fuel vehicles. The findings could bolster the push for state- and federal-level low-carbon fuel legislation.
The RFS creates competition that lowers fuel prices and reduces carbon emissions. Yet, refiners still complain.
Renewables are expected to account for 21 percent of U.S. electricity production this year and 22 percent in 2022, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released May 11.
Representatives of the ethanol industry are urging U.S. EPA to take immediate steps to facilitate the increased use of E15 to help alleviate fuel shortages in states impacted by the recent ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline.
ADM on May 10 announced its plan to build North Dakota's first-ever dedicated soybean crushing plant and refinery to meet fast-growing demand from food, feed, industrial and biofuel customers, including producers of renewable diesel.
The Ontario government on May 6 released a draft Forest Biomass Action Plan for public review and comment. The plan, in part, aims to support demand for forest bioenergy, including heat and power generation.
Energy company St1 Nordic Oy's subsidiary St1 Sverige AB has signed a share purchase agreement with E.ON Energilösningar AB to acquire 100 percent of the shares in E.ON Biofor Sverige AB. The transaction is expected to close in June.
Editor Lisa Gibson previews the June issue, including features about corn fiber-to-ethanol pathways, low-carbon fuels legislation and a preview of the International Fuel Workshop & Expo coming up in July.
The government of Colombia has temporarily reduced its ethanol blend mandate from E10 to E4, citing inclement weather that has impacted domestic production and high prices for U.S. ethanol as the reasons for its action.
U.S. Department of Energy on May 10 announced the selection of four projects totaling $1 million to conduct cutting-edge applied research and development concerning the interaction between promising biofuels and combustion engines.
The Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has announced it will hold a virtual meeting of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee on May 26. The meeting is open to the public, but registration is required.
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