The U.S. exported nearly 1.4 billion gallons of fuel ethanol in 2017, surpassing the previous record of 1.2 billion gallons set in 2011. U.S. imports of ethanol in 2017 increased compared with 2016 but remained relatively small at 77 million gallons.
A new radio ad launched May 2 by Growth Energy reminds listeners across the heartland that it's “make or break time� for the rural economy. The radio spot encourages listeners to call on President Trump to lift restrictions limiting E15 sales.
Covanta Holding Corp. recently released first quarter 2018 financial results. During an April 26 investor call, the company provided updates of its waste-to-energy projects, including the restart of the Fairfax County, Virginia, plant.
Growth Energy ad campaign rallies Midwest behind E15 fix
By Growth Energy
May 02, 2018
A new radio ad launched today by Growth Energy reminds listeners across the heartland that it's “make or break time� for the rural economy. The radio spot encourages listeners to call on President Trump to lift restrictions limiting E15 sales.
A new radio ad from Poet LLC lets farmers know “POET shares President Trump's commitment to farm families.� President Trump's plan to lift restrictions on E15 use during the summer driving season would improve the bottom line for farmers.
A new systems biology model that mimics the process of wood formation allows scientists to predict the effects of switching on and off 21 pathway genes involved in producing lignin, a primary component of wood.
On April 26, Neste Corp. released first quarter 2018 financial results, reporting strong results for the company's Renewable Products division. Overall, the company posted an all-time high quarterly profit.
Canada's two largest biofuels stakeholders—Renewable Industries Canada and Advanced Biofuels Canada—released the results of a new study April 30 on the economic impact of Canada's upcoming Clean Fuel Standard.
Canada's two largest biofuels stakeholders—Renewable Industries Canada and Advanced Biofuels Canada—released the results of a new study April 30 on the economic impact of Canada's upcoming Clean Fuel Standard.
Astec Industries Inc. recently released first quarter 2018 financial results. During an April 24 investor call, the company provided an update on pellet plant construction activities in Georgia and Arkansas and discussed future plans.
Ethanol is helping to offset higher gasoline prices, and 10 percent ethanol blends (E10) alone could save consumers at least $39 billion this year, according to an analysis released by the Renewable Fuels Association.
Valero Energy Corp. released first quarter 2018 financial results on April 26. The company reported $45 million of operating income for its ethanol segment, up from $22 million during the same three-month period of 2017.
On May 1, Archer Daniels Midland Co. released first quarter 2018 financial results, reporting that earnings for the company's bioproducts segment were down when compared to the same period of last year due to weak ethanol margins.
DuPont Industrial Biosciences and Archer Daniels Midland Co. announced the opening of the world's first biobased furan dicarboxylic methyl ester (FDME) pilot production facility in Decatur, Illinois.
Federal subsidies for renewable energy—including biofuels for transportation use and renewable generation of electricity—dropped to $6.7 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2016, a 56 percent decline from FY 2013.
EIA: Subsidies for renewables down as tax credits diminish
By U.S. Energy Information Administration
April 30, 2018
Federal subsidies for renewable energy—including biofuels for transportation use and renewable generation of electricity—dropped to $6.7 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2016, a 56 percent decline from FY 2013.
A group of senators sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt April 30 outlining the benefits of year-round E15 sales. The letter follows remarks made by President Donald Trump on April 12 in support of a year-round waiver for E15.
Supporters of the biofuels industry are speaking out to condemn reports that the U.S. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt granted an undisclosed small refiner “hardship� waiver to a refinery owned by billionaire Carl Icahn.
The European Investment Bank, the EU bank, announced the launch of a new financing initiative April 16 that aims to unlock close to EUR 1 billion of investment in the agriculture and bioeconomy sector.
Supporters of the biofuels industry are speaking out to condemn reports that the U.S. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt granted an undisclosed small refiner “hardship� waiver to a refinery owned by billionaire Carl Icahn.
Federal subsidies for renewable energy—including biofuels for transportation use and renewable generation of electricity—dropped to $6.7 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2016, a 56 percent decline from FY 2013.
Germany-based Weltec Biopower has announced it is building three 500-kilowatt anaerobic digestion plants in Northern Ireland. The plants are expected to commence operations this summer.
Ethanol has played a key role in the success of California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard and is poised to make even greater contributions to the state's climate policy objectives if certain regulatory actions are taken to allow greater market access.
The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report for April, reporting that corn used for fuel ethanol production in February was down from January, but up when compared to February 2017.
Pruitt grilled on Capitol Hill while Cruz 'sideshow' held on lawn
By Ron Kotrba
April 27, 2018
The debate in Washington, D.C., over RFS was in full force April 26 as U.S. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt was grilled at a House committee hearing on his issuance of waivers while Sen. Ted Cruz stumped with refinery and steel workers on the lawn.
A consortium comprised of ELB Engineering Services (Pty) Ltd., KC Cottrell and the ELB Educational Trust have been appointed as EPC contractor for a 25 MW biomass project under development in South Africa.
The debate in Washington, D.C., over RFS was in full force April 26 as U.S. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt was grilled at a House committee hearing on his issuance of waivers while Sen. Ted Cruz stumped with refinery and steel workers on the lawn.
The U.S. EPA has released renewable identification number (RIN) generation data for March, reporting that more than 1.56 billion RINs were generated during the month, including nearly 20.98 million cellulosic RINs.
D3MAX LLC and Ace Ethanol LLC announced April 24 that Ace Ethanol will be the first ethanol plant to integrate the patented D3MAX technology with its existing corn dry mill. Construction is scheduled to begin this summer.
Novozymes has released first quarter financial results, reporting a significant growth in sales for its bioenergy segment. The increase is attributed, in part, to the recent launch of the company's first yeast solution for conventional biofuels.
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