Thermal Kinetics, a division of RCM Technologies (USA) Inc., has been contracted by Al-Corn Clean Fuels to expand its existing fuel ethanol facility to produce 20 MMgy of USP grade ethanol to meet the growing need for the sanitizer market.
Canada's Clean Fuels Standard, along with its net-zero emissions goal, remind us that the most effective climate policies are, at their core, investment policies. To succeed, they must support the essential role of biofuels in emissions reduction.
National Hydro-Excavation Services specializes in locating and exposing utilities in advance of construction projects and emergency repair. The Omaha-based company can also handle line-jetting, tank cleaning, spill remediation and more.
Dansons USA has announced it will open the country's largest barbecue wood pellet mill and distribution center in Hope, Arkansas. The facility will start with 100,000 tons of capacity, with future plans to expand to 300,000 tons.
New rollouts in clean-in-place processes are easing burdens on ethanol plants, but proper care to analyze the downstream impacts of these practices are crucial. Producers should be particularly mindful of protecting the integrity of their coproducts.
Gov. Tim Walz, chair of the Governors' Biofuel Coalition, on Feb. 10 sent a letter to President Biden urging him to issue executive orders banning the use of aromatics in gasoline and adopting new Renewable Fuel Standard regulations.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration lowered its forecast for 2022 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Feb. 9. The forecast for 2021 ethanol production, however, was maintained.
U.S. ethanol production was up slightly the week ending Feb. 5, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Feb. 10. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol fell by more than 2 percent.
Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures, on Feb. 5 announced the introduction of the GREEN Act, which includes several tax extenders that would benefit biofuels and bioenergy.
Todd Becker, president and CEO of Green Plains Inc., discussed the acquisition of Fluid Quip Technologies LLC and various improvements the company is making to its corn ethanol plants during a fourth quarter earnings call on Feb. 10.
NetJets on Feb. 4 announced it has made an investment in WasteFuel, a waste to fuel company that aims to transform landfill waste into SAF. NetJets will also purchase a minimum of 100 million gallons of WasteFuel's SAF over the next decade.
Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures, on Feb. 5 announced the introduction of the GREEN Act, which includes several tax extenders that would benefit biofuels and bioenergy.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration released the latest edition of its Short-Term Energy Outlook on Feb. 9, predicting electricity generation from renewable sources will reach 21 percent this year, up from 20 percent in 2020.
Commonwealth Agri-Energy has announced it can now produce high purity alcohol that meets and exceeds USP grade at its plant in Hopkinville, Kentucky. The company plans to produce best in class grain neutral spirits (GNS) in the future.
Representatives of the biofuels industry testified against the U.S. EPA's proposed extension of the 2019 and 2020 RFS compliance deadlines during a Feb. 9 virtual hearing. Public comments on the proposal can be filed through March 11.
Neste released fourth quarter financial results on Feb. 5, reporting that its renewable products segment proved to be very resilient despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, with increased sales volumes and strong sales margins.
Velocys plc has signed a collaboration agreement with Toyo Engineering Corp. to start the development of their commercial projects to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other renewable fuels in Japan.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has released new data that shows the country's corn ethanol production continues to grow. Ethanol exports and sales of ethanol for use in sanitizing and industrial applications are also up.
The pandemic affected many aspects of ethanol production, including shutdown schedules. Now, 2020's staggered timelines for seasonal cleaning, inspection and repair might stay in place as producers consider the benefits of doing things differently.
Representatives of the biofuels industry testified against the U.S. EPA's proposed extension of the 2019 and 2020 RFS compliance deadlines during a Feb. 9 virtual hearing. Public comments on the proposal can be filed through March 11.
The USDA maintained its forecast for 2020-'21 corn use in ethanol in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released Feb. 9. The outlook for corn exports was increased, while the forecast for ending stocks was reduced.
The ethanol industry laid a strong foundation during the 2020 presidential campaign, ensuring that no path to the White House would be paved without answering to voters in rural America and including farmers in the fight against climate change.
The RFA on Feb. 8 released two reports summarizing 2020 U.S. ethanol and distillers grains export and import data. These annual reports include the latest information on the important role U.S. ethanol and distillers grains play on the world stage.
Drax Group plc announced on Feb. 8 it has signed an agreement to acquire Canada-based pellet producer Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc. The acquisition will more than double Drax's pellet production capacity.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Feb. 8 introduced a bill that aims to speed the statewide adoption of higher biofuel blends, including E15 and B20. Representatives of the ethanol and biodiesel industries are speaking out in support of the bill.
Aemetis Inc. announced Feb. 4 that it has engaged Koch Project Solutions LLC to provide front-end engineering, design and project execution management services for expansion projects being built by Aemetis.
A New Year, New Administration and the Pandemic Backend
February 08, 2021
Anna Simet discusses the 2021 International Biomass Conference & Expo, the new Biden administration, and other issues facing the biomass industry.
Aemetis Inc. announced Feb. 4 that it has engaged Koch Project Solutions LLC to provide front-end engineering, design and project execution management services for expansion projects being built by Aemetis.
Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., on Feb. 3 reintroduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act, which aims to incentivize the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), including the establishment of an aviation-only Low Carbon Fuel Standard.
Reading the Tea Leaves: Biden's Approach to Biomass Policy
By Carrie Annand
February 08, 2021
The Biomass Power Association anticipates many opportunities for pro-biomass policy during the next two years, supported by the policy papers distributed by the Biden campaign and transition team.
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