FROM THE JUNE ISSUE: The U.S. EPA hasn't issued a new pathway approval in over a year, but technology providers for corn kernel fiber-to-cellulosic ethanol remain optimistic.
Rep. Bill Flores, R-Texas, has reintroduced legislation that aims prevent RFS blending obligations from requiring ethanol to make up more than 9.7 percent of the total volume of gasoline projected to be sold in the U.S. for a given calendar year.
One of the largest sources of emissions is from the creation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), by thermally damaging product in the dryer itself.
CropEnergies AG has released financial results for its 2018-'19 financial year, reporting earnings were impacted by low ethanol prices and high input costs. Moving forward, the company expects prices to remain volatile, but improve slightly.
Ethanol could generate significant cost savings while boosting octane in fuel supplies in Indonesia. That's the message the USGC and its partners are conveying to Indonesian importers and government agencies to promote increased ethanol use.
FROM THE JUNE ISSUE: The facts show that this spring's increase in gas prices wasn't due to ethanol.
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced May 16 the utility has received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to begin the next phase in construction of four new dairy biomethane projects in California.
The California Energy Commission has approved $11 million for clean energy demonstration projects, including those for biofuels, renewable gas and microgrids. One project focuses on catalytic biogas reforming, while two others focus on gasification.
FROM THE JUNE ISSUE: The American Coalition for Ethanol's annual Washington, D.C., fly-in attracts participants from all sectors affected by ethanol to spend an afternoon lobbying for the industry.
Burgess BioPower was recently awarded $500,000 in grant funding from the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission to build a thermal energy recovery system to beneficially utilize energy from Burgess' steam condenser cooling water circuit.
Leaders of the Senate Finance Committee announced the formation of several bipartisan taskforces May 16 to examine 42 temporary tax provisions that expired or will expire by the end of 2019, including those related to biofuels and bioenergy.
The USGC is encouraging ethanol use in the South Korean transport sector, working with the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service to provide information on the environmental, human health and economic benefits of blending ethanol into fuel supplies.
Leaders of the Senate Finance Committee announced the formation of several bipartisan taskforces May 16 to examine 42 temporary tax provisions that expired or will expire by the end of 2019, including those related to biofuels and bioenergy.
The U.S. EPA released updated data on small refinery exemptions (SREs) May 16, reporting one of the 40 SRE applications filed for compliance year 2018 was withdrawn or declared ineligible. The 39 remaining SRE petitions for 2018 are still pending.
FROM THE JUNE ISSUE: Driving global ethanol demand by strengthening nations' fuel policies critical in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Whitefox Technologies has announced the sixth successful start-up of its Whitefox ICE system at E Energy Adams in Adams, Nebraska. This is Whitefox's first installation in Nebraska. The system is now operational at ethanol plants in five states.
FROM THE JUNE ISSUE: In their second year, the Ethanol Producer Awards honor worthy people, projects and partnerships.
The U.S. EPA released updated data on small refinery exemptions (SREs) May 16, reporting one of the 40 SRE applications filed for compliance year 2018 was withdrawn or declared ineligible. The 39 remaining SRE petitions for 2018 are still pending.
The U.S. EPA reportedly changed its small refinery exemption (SRE) evaluation process at least four months before a 2017 court ruling the agency often cites as the reason for its changed process. The policy change has financially benefited refiners.
The U.S. EPA reportedly changed its small refinery exemption (SRE) evaluation process at least four months before a 2017 court ruling the agency often cites as the reason for its changed process. The policy change has financially benefited refiners.
Atlantic Power Corp. announced May 15 that it has executed an agreement to acquire equity ownership interests in two biomass plants, including North Carolina-based Craven County Wood Energy and Michigan-based Grayling Generating Station.
Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy Inc. recently released financial results for its fiscal second quarter, the three months ended March 31. The company reported increased ethanol production and a slight decrease in revenues.
The RFS has lowered gas prices by an average of 22 cents per gallon in recent years and saved the typical American household $250 annually, according to a study published May 15 by economist and energy policy expert Philip K. Verleger, Jr.
The European Commission issued a decision May 14 announcing it will repeal anti-dumping duties on European Union imports of U.S. ethanol. The anti-dumping duties have been in place since early 2013.
The Canadian government has announced it invested $200,000 in Bioindustrial Innovation Canada, a not-for-profit business accelerator based in Sarnia, Ontario, to support the development of a national bioeconomy strategy.
USGC members and staff participated in a recent trade mission to engage targeted Taiwan customers, connect them with U.S. suppliers to capture additional demand for products like U.S. DDGS and encourage increased ethanol use.
FROM THE JUNE ISSUE: Two ethanol company executives discuss their career changes, lessons they've learned and their impressions of our industry.
The Hawaii Supreme Court issued a ruling May 10 rejecting a power purchase agreement (PPA) between Hawaii Electric Light Co. and Hu Honua, developer of a 21.5 MW biomass power plant under construction on the big island of Hawaii.
FROM THE JUNE ISSUE: Making ethanol part of the "green wave" by debunking environmental misinformation.
The Renewable Fuels Association has unveiled a new, modernized logo and launched a fully rebranded web site. The redesign features fresh design elements, crisp imagery, streamlined content, and new information.
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