The U.S. Grains Council has announced U.S. distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) exports to Southeast Asia set a new record of 2.3 million metric tons in 2016/2017, despite an adverse trade policy decision by Vietnam.
The comment period on U.S. EPA's proposed rule to qualify distillers sorghum oil as an advanced biofuel feedstock is set to close Jan. 26. The EPA first published the proposed rule in late December.
The USDA and U.S. Department of Energy have opened a funding opportunity that aims to support genomics-based research that will lead to the improved use of biomass and plant feedstock for the production of biofuels and biochemicals.
The Vermont State Wood Energy Team is has announced the availability of two new resources for modern wood heating. One guide addresses wood heating in Vermont schools, the other focuses on wood heating in affordable housing.
FROM THE FEBRUARY ISSUE: Editor in Chief Tom Bryan previews the magazine, including features about marketing E15, approval for corn fiber-to-ethanol processes, advocacy on Capitol Hill and ethanol blend pricing.
The USDA and U.S. Department of Energy have opened a funding opportunity that aims to support genomics-based research that will lead to the improved use of biomass and plant feedstock for the production of biofuels and biochemicals.
A group of California utilities recently issued a draft solicitation for dairy biomethane pilot projects under California SB 1383. Proposed projects must demonstrate an ability to capture and process biogas from dairy cows to produce RNG.
Recent trials of Fluid Quip Process Technologies's 50 percent purity protein product add to the portfolio of nutritional data the company has collected for the past eight years. The product is made using FQPT's Maximized Stillage Co-Products system.
Cool Planet has announced the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 9809502 for enhanced biochar. The patent provides intellectual property protection in the U.S. for biochar products created using the company's Engineered Biocarbon technology.
The government of Algeria has lifted a value-added tax (VAT) on U.S. distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and corn gluten feed (CGF) for 2018, affording new opportunities this marketing year.
UPM Biofuels and the Zero Emission Resource Organization are cooperating to promote a shift to renewables in the transport and petrochemicals sectors. The work focuses on creating a predictable long term operating environment for advanced biofuels.
FROM THE FEBRUARY ISSUE: Most consumers make their fuel purchase decisions at the pump. Consistent branding based on market research can help boost ethanol's appeal.
Enerkem Inc. has signed an agreement with Sinobioway Group worth over C$125 million in the form of equity investment in Enerkem. As part of the agreement, the two companies plan to form a joint venture to develop more than 100 facilities in China.
Confidence builds in overcoming the hurdles slowing corn kernel fiber-to-ethanol approvals.
An international consortium is working to use big data in raw material production for the bioeconomy industry to produce food, energy and biomaterials. MHG Systems is contributing to efforts related to forest data.
Enerkem Inc. has signed an agreement with Sinobioway Group worth over C$125 million in the form of equity investment in Enerkem. As part of the agreement, the two companies plan to form a joint venture to develop more than 100 facilities in China.
The Renewable Fuels Association and Transcaer are jointly hosting four ethanol safety webinars this year for ethanol emergency response teams. These webinars will be held on Jan. 31, March 28, May 23, and July 25.
The U.S. EPA has released renewable identification number (RIN) data for December, reporting that nearly 1.68 billion RINs were generated during the month, including more than 27.08 million cellulosic RINs.
FROM THE FEBRUARY ISSUE: Bob Dinneen looks ahead to 2018 and outlines RFA's priorities.
The U.S. EPA has released renewable identification number (RIN) data for December, reporting that nearly 1.68 billion RINs were generated during the month, including more than 27.08 million cellulosic RINs.
FROM THE FEBRUARY ISSUE: Bliss Baker looks at ethanol policies around the world.
A new multi-institution report provides practical agronomic data for five cellulosic feedstocks, including switchgrass, Miscanthus, sorghum, energycane, and prairie mixtures. The data could improve adoption and increase production across the country.
FROM THE FEBRUARY ISSUE: The Washington, D.C., events provide opportunities for constituents to meet with lawmakers and help influence biofuels policy.
The European Commission recently adopted two funding decisions to support the construction of a combined-heat-and power-plant in Vilnius, Lithuania, designed to produce electricity and heat out of biomass and municipal waste.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has recognized Bioindustrial Innovation Canada as one of Canada's Resource Champions for its efforts to promote natural resources development and trade in Canada.
A new multi-institution report provides practical agronomic data for five cellulosic feedstocks, including switchgrass, Miscanthus, sorghum, energycane, and prairie mixtures. The data could improve adoption and increase production across the country.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has recognized Bioindustrial Innovation Canada as one of Canada's Resource Champions for its efforts to promote natural resources development and trade in Canada.
Christopher Wense, a former steel mill worker who has returned to school while working full-time in the U.S. ethanol industry, is this year's student scholarship winner to attend the Renewable Fuels Association's National Ethanol Conference.
FROM THE FEBRUARY ISSUE: RIN values do affect fuel prices, but Ron Lamberty, senior vice president of the American Coalition for Ethanol, says it's not the effect many assume.
FROM THE FEBRUARY ISSUE: David Hallberg discusses the U.S. Department of Energy's adherence to laws, and a proposal from the Urban Air Initiative to escape the aromatics dilemma.
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