Natural disasters and other factors often remind us how fragile our fuel supply is. For that reason, RFA is encouraging the U.S. EPA to allow more flexibility when it comes to fuel options and the myriad regulations fuel retailers face.
The American Coalition for Ethanol honored a select group of advocates in the past and present for their contributions to the ethanol industry during its 34th annual conference this month in Minneapolis.
ACE unveiled a vehicle demonstration project at its conference in August showing low to net-zero-carbon vehicles powered by ethanol already have cleaner lifecycle GHG emissions than plug-in electrics.
With Hurricane Ida impacting the nation's liquid fuel supply and distribution, the Renewable Fuels Association is uring the U.S. EPA to take two quick and simple steps that can extend fuel supplies and reduce price spikes expected at the fuel pump.
The U.S. EPA on Aug. 26 delivered a proposed rule to set annual volume and percentage standards under the RFS to the White House Office of Management and Budget. OMB review marks a final step before a proposed rule is released for public comment.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration on Aug. 30 announced it is seeking public comments to help inform development of its U.S. Clean Technologies Export Competitiveness Strategy.
The USDA predicts fiscal year (FY) 2021 ethanol exports will be at $2.2 billion, down $60 million when compared to FY 2020. Moving into FY 2022, however, U.S. ethanol exports are expected to reach $2.4 billion, up $200 million from FY 2021.
Ethanol Producer Magazine Editor Tom Bryan reflects on the industry's current policy challenges and recaps the articles in the September issue, including a review of the 2021 FEW in Des Moines, Iowa, a report on coproducts revenue rising, and more.
New benchmarking information points strongly toward a growing percentage of overall plant income streaming from ethanol's ancillary outputs. Data from 65 participating facilities show revenue from coproducts averaged 27% of total plant revenue in Q1.
Ethanol industry announcements from the September issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine, including USGC's newly elected chairman, CHS' E15 terminal expansion, Gevo's resumption of isobutanol production, and Tharaldson's adoption of high-protein tech.
EU policymakers must understand that unleashing the true potential of crop-based ethanol and creating a policy environment that can spark investment in advanced ethanol are must-have components of any realistic roadmap to carbon-neutrality.
Ethanol's GHG reduction benefits could help New Zealand lower emissions by 30 percent by 2030, reaching net zero by 2050, the U.S. Grains Council and industry partners told that country's policymakers in comments submitted last month.
The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report for August, reporting that corn use for fuel ethanol in June was down from the previous month, but up significantly from June 2020.
Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., on Aug. 24 introduced the Next Generation Fuels Act of 2021, a bill that, in part, aims to establish a high-octane, low-carbon fuel standard. Bustos introduced similar legislation in September 2020.
A patented process for converting alcohol sourced from renewable or industrial waste gases into jet or diesel fuel is being scaled up at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory with the help of partners at Oregon State University and LanzaTech.
Representatives of the ethanol industry called on the U.S. EPA to address high-octane, low-carbon fuels as part of its proposed greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for 2023-2026 light-duty vehicles during a hearing held Aug. 25.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by more than 4 percent the week ending Aug. 20, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Aug. 25. Ethanol stocks were down nearly 2 percent.
Mid America Bio Energy, a renewable fuels producer based in Nebraska, has joined the RFA, becoming the organization's newest producer member. Mid America Bio Energy CFO Prestin Read will represent the company on RFA's board of directors.
A group of 17 republican oil state senators on Aug. 23 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan urging the agency to waive or significantly reduce the RFS blending obligations for 2020 and set low RVOs for 2021 and 2022.
The government of Colombia has delayed plans to reinstate its E10 blend mandate until January 2022. The blend mandate will be set at E6 in September, October and November, increasing to E8 in December.
2021 Award of Excellence recipient Kurt Rosentrater has had a meaningful impact on the evolution of distillers grains through research and education. Both a university professor and coproducts association leader, he finds synergies in his dual roles.
While increasing demand for ethanol will require getting the RFS back on track and securing market access for year-round E15, creating meaningful industry growth also hinges on maximizing ethanol's low carbon value in future carbon markets.
As policymakers in South Korea and Japan consider new emission reduction initiatives, the U.S. Grains Council is working to demonstrate the carbon-reduction benefits of blending ethanol into local fuel supplies.
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, on Aug. 20 issued a statement regarding reports that the U.S. EPA has recommended to lower the minimum renewable fuels volumes that must be supplied to the markets in 2021.
The U.S. EPA has released data showing 1.69 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in July, up from 1.63 billion RINs that were generated during the same month of last year.
Steve Markham, this year's High Octane Award recipient, credits his career success to past and present colleagues, trade groups and family. He accepted the accolade in July at the 37th annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo.
Nearly 2,000 attendees, many returning to in-person events for the first time in two years, were briefed on policy objectives and producer priorities at ethanol's big summer show, the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo.
The American Coalition for Ethanol announced the re-election of several board members to the organization's board of directors during its annual business meeting prior to ACE's 34th annual conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The U.S. EPA published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data on Aug. 19, reporting that there are currently 59 SRE petitions pending under the Renewable Fuel Standard, down from 64 that were pending as of mid-July.
The USDA on Aug. 19 announced $26 million in investments under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program. The funds will expand the availability of higher-blend renewable fuels by 822 million gallons annually in 23 states.
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