Drax Group plc has released fourth quarter 2018 results, reporting strong financial performance and highlighting the recent conversion of its fourth power generation unit to biomass and the successful start-up of a third pellet plant in the U.S.
The USDA has released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report with data from December, reporting that corn consumed for fuel alcohol was up slightly from the previous month, but down year-over-year.
American Coalition for Ethanol Senior Vice President Ron Lamberty recently traveled to Mérida, Mexico, for the first ethanol technical information forum held in 2019 for Mexican petroleum equipment installers and retailers.
The Renewable Fuels Association, in partnership with Transcaer, will host ethanol safety seminars in West Virginia next month. The seminars are free to attend, but registration is limited. Certificates of attendance will be awarded to attendees.
Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc. has released fourth quarter 2018 financial results, reporting record pellet sales, new long-term pellet contracts, and discussing future expansion plans. The company also discussed a recent fire at its Entwistle plant.
On Feb. 22, the U.S. EPA published a notice in the Federal Register announcing a proposed consent decree that would require the agency to complete an anti-backsliding study on the Renewable Fuel Standard by March 30, 2020.
By Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
February 25, 2019
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is seeking algae industry partners and academic researchers to help find the best algae strains for biofuels and bioproducts to reduce the cost of producing bioenergy from algae feedstocks.
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is seeking algae industry partners and academic researchers to help find the best algae strains for biofuels and bioproducts to reduce the cost of producing bioenergy from algae feedstocks.
On Feb. 22, the U.S. EPA published a notice in the Federal Register announcing a proposed consent decree that would require the agency to complete an anti-backsliding study on the Renewable Fuel Standard by March 30, 2020.
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced an increased demand for renewable natural gas (RNG) from the refuse sector, particularly in California, where refuse trucks are fueled by the very solid waste they haul.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced mills in the country's south-central region reported selling a record 1.83 billion liters (483.43 million gallons) of hydrous ethanol in January.
Three fuel retailers who spoke at the Renewable Fuel Association's recent National Ethanol Conference in Florida told attendees that education is the key to growing the market for ethanol-blended fuels.
On Feb. 20, Hanover, New Hampshire-based Dartmouth College released a request for qualifications (RFQ) seeking credentials from companies interested in bidding on the previously announced biomass heating project.
On Feb. 21, the U.S. EPA released updated data on small refinery hardship waivers filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard, reporting that 15 new waivers for the 2018 compliance year were filed between Dec. 18, 2018 and Feb. 10, 2019.
On Feb. 19, Cardinal Ethanol announced it is exploring the potential sale of its 135 MMgy corn ethanol in Union City, Indiana. The company, however, said it currently plans to continue operations at the plant whether or not it is sold.
Enviva Partners LP has released fourth quarter 2018 financial results, reporting strong financial performance during the three-month period and indicating progress with the development of new pellet plants and production capacity increases.
Growth Energy, the U.S. Grains Council and Renewable Fuels Association jointly submitted comments to Environment and Climate Change Canada supporting their goal of reducing the carbon intensity of Canada's fuel stream through the Clean Fuel Standard.
The Renewable Fuels Association recently announced that GROWMARK Energy has started offering pre-blended E15 at 17 additional terminals, including those located in Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, and South Dakota.
On Feb. 21, the U.S. EPA released updated data on small refinery hardship waivers filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard, reporting that 15 new waivers for the 2018 compliance year were filed between Dec. 18, 2018 and Feb. 10, 2019.
Strategic Value Partners and its affiliates (SVPGlobal) announced an agreement Feb. 20 to purchase food ingredient and ethanol businesses from White Energy. The purchase includes integrated wheat gluten and ethanol plants in Russell, Kansas.
FROM THE MARCH ISSUE: Editor Lisa Gibson previews the magazine, including feature articles about the enhancement of yeast for ethanol production,ethanol and corn education initiatives, a biofilm-fighting success story, and more.
FROM THE MARCH ISSUE: Yeast can be genetically modified through multiple techniques, all offering advancements for the ethanol industry.
The RFA has released three new educational videos that will help the public learn more about the advantages of using more renewable fuels like ethanol. The videos focus on the production process, renewable fuel benefits, and use by motorcycle riders.
Matt Carr, executive director of the Algae Biomass Organization, has announced that he will be leaving the organization at the end of March to return to academia. The ABO's board of directors will soon begin its search for Carr's replacement.
The Governors' Biofuels Coalition announced Feb. 18 that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will serve as chair and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem will serve as vice chair of the coalition during 2019.
FROM THE MARCH ISSUE: Agricultural organizations in Kansas and Ohio have programs aimed at ethanol education, training teachers and even providing funding to ensure the knowledge is passed on to students.
FROM THE MARCH ISSUE: North and South America, as well as Asia,are strong markets for ethanol.
Montana State University researchers are exploring a potential breakthrough in producing biofuel from algae. The three-year project is backed by a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
The U.S. EPA has approved an efficient producer pathway for Poet Biorefining – Groton, allowing the facility to generate renewable identification numbers (RINs) for non-grandfathered volumes of ethanol.
The North Carolina Utilities Commission has approved the participation of Catawba Biogas LLC, a proposed poultry-waste biogas plant, in a pilot program that will allow the facility to inject RNG to pipelines operated by Piedmont Natural Gas.
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