A new study concluded that more than 2 million metric tons (MT) per year of CO2 can be removed from the atmosphere and injected safely into the earth at two biofuel plant sites in California. The study was commissioned by Aemetis Inc.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by 1 percent the week ending Aug. 13, according to data released by the U.S. energy information administration on Aug. 18. Ending stocks of fuel ethanol were down more than 3 percent.
The Renewable Fuels Association has welcomed Navigator CO2 Ventures as an associate member. Navigator CO2 Ventures provides comprehensive carbon capture services, including product gathering, transportation and sequestration.
The Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy and the National Corn Growers Association are challenging a recent court decision that vacated a 2019 rule issued by the U.S. EPA allowing for year-round sales of E15.
In response to an announcement by the White House calling on OPEC+ member countries to increase oil output, the RFA sent a letter to President Biden supporting the administration's call for an investigation into the true causes of high gas prices.
Growth Energy jas announce the addition of the CHS as its newest producer plant member. CHS is a premier ethanol marketer, trader, and producer and has been a leader in renewable fuels for more than four decades.
Patrick Gruber, CEO of Gevo Inc., provided an update of the company's proposed Net Zero 1 biorefinery during a second quarter earnings call held Aug. 12. The company is expanding the scope of the facility, he said.
Aemetis Inc. released second quarter financial results on Aug. 12, providing updates on its renewable natural gas (RNG) and carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiatives and discussing ongoing improvements at its Keyes, California, ethanol plant.
The USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service is soliciting fiscal year (FY) 2022 grant, guaranteed loan, and combined grant and guaranteed loan applications under the Rural Energy for America Program.
Novozymes released second quarter financial results on Aug. 12, reporting that sales for its bioenergy segment were up 54 percent when compared to the same period of last year. Bioenergy sales for the first half of 2021 were up 16 percent.
ACE on Aug. 11 called on President Biden to set the maximum statutory volumes under the RFS in the 2021 and 2022 renewable volume obligation (RVO) rulemaking and pursue all options to ensure uninterrupted market access for E15.
U.S. biofuel production capacity expanded slightly in May, reaching 20.795 billion gallons, up from 20.777 billion gallons in April. Total feedstock consumption was approximately 26.768 billion pounds in May, up from 24.296 billion pounds in April.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by nearly 3 percent the week ending Aug. 6, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Aug. 11. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol were down 2 percent.
The USDA is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the creation of the agency's Certified Biobased Product Label by unveiling a report that demonstrates that the biobased industry is a significant generator of economic activity and jobs.
The Renewable Fuels Association has welcomed Data Gumbo as its newest associate member. The Houston-based technology company offers a massively interconnected industrial smart contract network secured and powered by blockchain.
The U.S. Senate on Aug. 10 passed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill by a vote of 69 to 30. Ethanol groups are criticizing the bill for failing to address low-carbon fuels. The bill does, however, include provisions related to CCS.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration increased its forecast for 2022 ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Aug. 10. The forecasts for 2021 ethanol production and 2021 and 2022 ethanol blending were maintained.
Aemetis Inc., an RNG and renewable fuels company, on Aug. 6 announced the final permit has been approved to begin construction of the next 21 miles of the Aemetis Biogas Phase 2 pipeline in Stanislaus County, California.
Green Plains Inc. has announced a turnkey solution for the installation of Fluid Quip Technologies' MSC system to exclusive partners. Tharaldson Ethanol is the first turnkey partner, with construction scheduled to begin this year.
The Renewable Fuels Association is once again partnering with the Buffalo Chip Campground to host the 81st annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, scheduled for Aug. 6 through Aug. 15 in Sturgis, South Dakota.
Gevo Inc. in early August announced its biorefinery in Luverne, Minnesota, is resuming operations to produce fuel-grade, renewable isobutanol. The company has also announced a contract to sell renewable national gas (RNG) to bp.
Growth Energy, RFA, NBB, NAGC, NFU, and AFBF are urging federal lawmakers to ensure any future tax credit for SAF is based on accurate carbon accounting lifecycle analysis led by the U.S. Department of Energy.
The U.S. exported 81.86 million gallons of ethanol and 939,177 metric tons of distillers grains in June. according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Aug. 5. Exports of both products were up when compared to June 2020.
The U.S. exported 81.86 million gallons of ethanol and 939,177 metric tons of distillers grains in June, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Aug. 5. Exports of both products were up when compared to June 2020.
OPINION: “Ethanol Days” of Summer contest spotlights retailers
By Robert White, vice president of industry relations, Renewable Fuels Association
August 05, 2021
The Renewable Fuels Association's “Ethanol Days of Summer� contest is a great way to promote higher blends of ethanol while at the same time connecting consumers to nearby fuel retailers offering higher blends of low-carbon ethanol.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced that anhydrous ethanol production continued to grow in the first half of July, expanding more than 30 percent when compared to the previous year. Ethanol sales were down slightly.
President Biden on Aug. 5 signed an executive order that sets a target to make half of all new vehicles sold in 2030 zero-emissions vehicles. Representatives of the ethanol industry, however, say biofuels can make meaningful GHG redutions now.
The U.S. EPA on Aug. 5 released a proposed rule to set light-duty vehicle GHG emissions standards through 2026. Despite calls from government officials and industry trade groups, the rule does not address biofuels or a high-octane standard.
The Andersons Inc. released second quarter financial results on Aug. 3, reporting its ethanol segment generated $23.5 million of pretax income during the period. The Andersons CEO Pat Bowe called Q2 one of the segment's best quarters ever.
ICM has signed an agreement with Neomille, a subsidiary of Cerradinho Bioenergia, to design a bio-refinery in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Construction will take place in Maracaju, 160 kilometers southwest of the state capital.
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