The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has finalized its Comprehensive Energy Strategy. The CES, in part, includes a phase-down of biomass and landfill gas renewable energy credits (RECs) in Class 1 RPS starting in 2019.
The Andersons Inc. has released fourth quarter financial results, reporting net income of $68.4 million, or $2.42 per diluted share, for the three-month period, up from $10.1 million, or 36 cents per share, during the fourth quarter of 2016.
A new legislative bill to fund more ethanol blender pumps across South Dakota is set to go before the state Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee Thursday, Feb. 20. The bill is being proposed by Sen. Jason Frerichs.
A research team including scientists from NREL recently explored the possibilities provided by the natural world by researching how the bacteria Methylomicrobium alcaliphilum 20ZR uses methane and converts it to valuable product precursors.
Eco-Energy Distribution Services has announced the opened its ethanol unit train distribution facility in Charlotte, North Carolina. The facility is equipped to receive 96 tank cars via the CSX Railway.
The RFA today hailed the release of two studies by the Department of Energy that find ethanol-based high octane fuels can deliver substantial fuel economy improvements and emissions reductions when paired with optimized internal combustion engines.
Representatives of the cellulosic biofuels industry are asking the U.S. EPA to take a renewed look at commercial-ready cellulosic biofuels as the agency begins its work to develop proposed 2019 Renewable Fuel Standard RVOs.
MasTec Power Corp., as the EPC contractor for Georgia Renewable Power LLC, has chosen Siemens as the technology partner for two new biomass power plants, Georgia Renewable – Franklin LLC and Georgia Renewable – Madison LLC.
FROM THE MARCH ISSUE: Editor in Chief Tom Bryan previews the magazine, including features about a catalyst to convert carbon dioxide to ethanol, bacterial control, biofilm removal and liquefaction efficiency.
Biomass Power Association recently announced that it has signed three new members, including biomass power plants Jamestown Energy and Koda Energy, and Forest2Market, a company analyzing the wood raw materials supply chain.
FROM THE MARCH ISSUE: The accidental discovery that a carbon, nitrogen and copper-based catalyst can convert carbon dioxide to ethanol shows potential.
Federal forecasts in the U.S. Energy Information Administration's newly released Annual Energy Outlook 2018 (AEO2018) demonstrate a clear and growing need for U.S. biofuels says Chris Bliley, vice president of regulatory affairs at Growth Energy.
Representatives of the cellulosic biofuels industry are asking the U.S. EPA to take a renewed look at commercial-ready cellulosic biofuels as the agency begins its work to develop proposed 2019 Renewable Fuel Standard RVOs.
The U.S. ethanol industry added nearly $44.4 billion to the nation's gross domestic product and supported 358,779 jobs in 2017, according to a new study conducted by ABF Economics. The study was released Feb. 14 by the Renewable Fuels Association.
Prodesa and FutureMetrics are teaming up under a new partnership agreement under which FutureMetrics operations expert, John Swaan, will lead a team that trains the operators of new Prodesa pellet plants.
A research team led by the University of Georgia has discovered that manipulation of the same gene in poplar trees and switchgrass produced plants that grow better and are more efficiently converted to biofuels.
Renewable Dairy Fuels, a business unit of AMP Americas, has announced construction is underway on a on-farm anaerobic digester-to-vehicle fuel operation in Fair Oaks, Indiana. The facility will produce renewable natural gas (RNG) from dairy waste.
Sylvatex Inc. and Valicor Inc. have entered into a joint development agreement that will oversee the development, construction, and commercialization of Sylvatex's MicroXTM technology to convert distillers corn oil into MicroXTM renewable blendstock.
FROM THE MARCH ISSUE: A regimen of cleaning and antibiotics is vital for success in the fight against bacterial contamination. But the industry is evolving to include the use of more natural treatment options.
FROM THE MARCH ISSUE: Growth Energy's Mike O'Brien outlines efforts and advances in the E15 market.
The Renewable Fuels Association released its 2018 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide to Ethanol at the 23rd Annual National Ethanol Conference. The outlook provides readers with statistics, insight and analysis on the latest ethanol facts.
A research team led by the University of Georgia has discovered that manipulation of the same gene in poplar trees and switchgrass produced plants that grow better and are more efficiently converted to biofuels.
The USDA's February 2018 Farm Income Forecast predicts net farm income will decline by 6.7 percent this year. According to Growth Energy, the expected drop underscores the need for a strong Renewable Fuel Standard.
Sylvatex Inc. and Valicor Inc. have entered into a joint development agreement that will oversee the development, construction, and commercialization of Sylvatex's MicroXTM technology to convert distillers corn oil into MicroXTM renewable blendstock.
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has provided New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu with a letter announcing EPA's efforts to work towards a carbon-neutral policy for biomass and clarify federal procurement recommendations for responsibly managed forests.
U.K.-based Active Energy Group plc has announced its CoalSwitch plant in Utah officially became operational the week of Feb. 5 and is producing the company's high-calorific, high-bulk-density biomass pellet.
RFA CEO: Outlook for domestic ethanol industry is strong
By Renewable Fuels Association
February 13, 2018
With record production, blending and exports for the U.S. ethanol industry last year, the outlook for the domestic ethanol industry isn't just strong—it's Ethanol Strong, said Bob Dinneen, president and CEO of the RFA, at the 23rd annual NEC.
Biogen has expanded its food waste recycling network through the acquisition of Tamar Energy, one of the largest anaerobic digestion (AD) owners and operators in the U.K. The combined group operates a network of 13 AD plants and six composting sites.
The American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings thanks the Renewable Fuels Association for recognizing outgoing ACE Board President Ron Alverson's contributions to the industry with the 2018 RFA Ethanol Industry Award.
FutureMetrics has published a brief white paper explaining how weather and the price of heating oil influence demand for wood pellets used for heating. The paper, published Jan. 31, was authored by William Strauss, president of FutureMetrics.
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