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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Governors' Biofuels Coalition announced Feb. 18 that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will serve as chair and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will serve as vice chair of the coalition during 2019.
Legislation recently introduced in Nevada would require the state's Public Utilities Commission to adopt regulations authorizing natural gas utilities to engage in renewable natural gas (RNG) activities.
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.
Minnesota's ethanol industry contributed $2.31 billion to the state's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018, according to a new study completed by ABF Economics and released by the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association.
USGC Regional Director for Southeast Asia Manuel Sanchez and USGC Vietnam Country Representative Tran Trong Nghia witnessed the first bulk shipment of DDGS made to Vietnam under new fumigation protocols as it was discharged in January.
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources recently awarded nearly $2.89 million in grants to five infrastructure projects that aim to increase the availability of low-carbon, renewable heating fuels, including wood chips and biofuels.
FROM THE MARCH ISSUE: Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co.'s Bob Jewell shares what he's learned about efficiency through biofilm control.
Southern California Gas Co. and biogas producer Calgren Dairy Fuels announced Feb. 14 that renewable natural gas produced at Calgren's dairy digester facility in Pixley, California, is being injected into SoCalGas pipelines.
FROM THE MARCH ISSUE: Ethanol is the right choice for Canada's environmental goals
Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy LLC recently released financial results for the three months ended Dec. 31, reporting the company was impacted by a difficult margin environment. Ethanol production volumes, however, were up.
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