The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit on May 19 issued an order vacating three small refinery exemptions (SREs) approved by the Trump administration on Jan. 19, less than 24 hours before President Biden's inauguration.
U.S. fuel ethanol production averaged 1.032 million barrels per day the week ending May 14, marking the first time in more than a year that production has exceeded 1 million barrels per day, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on May 19.
ClearFlame Engine Technologies on May 17 announced a partnership with Alto Ingredients Inc. to conduct pilot demonstrations of its proven solution for diesel engines using low-cost ethanol in Class VIII trucks.
Alto Ingredients Inc., a leading producer of specialty alcohols and essential ingredients, announced on May 18 the completion of the sale of its fuel ethanol production facility in Madera, California, to Seaboard Energy California LLC.
The U.S. EPA on May 4 approved an efficient producer pathway for Poet LLC's 46 MMgy ethanol plant located in Preston, Minnesota. The approval allows the facility to generate RINs for non-grandfathered volumes of ethanol.
The Renewable Fuels Association has welcomed Booster, a leader in mobile energy delivery, as its newest associate member. The San Mateo, California-based company delivers energy directly to customers, for the same price as the local gas station.
The U.S. exported 87,000 barrels per day of fuel ethanol in 2020, marking the second consecutive annual drop in U.S. fuel ethanol exports and the lowest level since 2015. 2020 also marked the 11th consecutive year of exports exceeding imports.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy on May 14 awarded $35 million to 15 research projects that aim to advance new technologies to decarbonize biorefinery processes.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on May 17 signed legislation that will create a state-wide Clean Fuel Standard that will limit the aggregate, overall greenhouse gas emissions per unit of transportation fuel energy to 20 percent below 2017 levels by 2035.
Patrick Gruber, CEO of Gevo Inc., discussed plans for the company's first net-zero biofuels refinery during a first quarter earnings call held May 13. Engineering for the project is on track, he said, and financing work is ahead of schedule.
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm briefly discussed how biofuels will into the U.S. Department of Energy's priorities under the Biden administration during a House Committee on Appropriations hearing on May 6.
Poet LLC is considering the purchase of Flint Hills Resources' six ethanol plants. The two companies are currently in exclusive discussions over the possible sale of Flint Hills Resources' biofuels business, according to a Poet spokesperson.
USGC hires new communications manager; Poet expands product portfolio; and ERI, DBI merge.
The USGC is continuing to demonstrate to administration and global stakeholders the environmental benefits of ethanol. The organization is engaging with countries to ensure opportunities for ethanol are realized as countries set climate targets.
Alto Ingredients Inc. released first quarter financial results on May 12, reporting solid performance for the three-month period. Mike Kandris, CEO of Alto Ingredients, discussed plans for several capital improvement projects, including CCS.
The U.K. Department for Transport on May 13 released draft legislation to implement the country's planned adoption of E10. The government in February 2021 confirmed plans to allow E10 following a public consultation opened in March 2020.
The 2021 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo, slated for July in Des Moines, Iowa, will bring its traditional slew of experts and information. This guide will help attendees decide which panels to take in.
If India realizes its goal of 20% ethanol by 2025, it would be one of the higher blend rates achieved globally, putting India at the forefront of reducing overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Lakeview Energy LLC. announces the closing of a multi-draw, senior secured debt facility with Orion Energy Partners L.P. to fund process upgrades at its existing 55 million gallon per year biorefinery in Coshocton, Ohio.
Fluid Quip Technologies has announced it will install a high-quality alcohol (HQA) system at the Three Rivers Energy Coshocton, Ohio, biofuel plant. The HQA installation will enable the plant to produce high quality and high purity GNS alcohol.
U.S. ethanol production was up approximately 3 percent the week ending May 7, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 12. Fuel ethanol stocks were down more than 5 percent from the previous week.
The RFS creates competition that lowers fuel prices and reduces carbon emissions. Yet, refiners still complain.
May is Renewable Fuels Month in Nebraska. Since 2006, the acting Nebraska governor has dedicated one month out of each year to recognize the importance of renewable biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel.
The EIA maintained its forecasts for 2021 and 2022 ethanol production in a forecast released May 11. The outlook for 2021 ethanol blending was increased slightly. The EIA also discussed the recent spike in corn, ethanol and RIN prices.
Representatives of the ethanol industry are urging U.S. EPA to take immediate steps to facilitate the increased use of E15 to help alleviate fuel shortages in states impacted by the recent ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline.
The U.S. EPA hasn't approved a corn fiber pathway in more than four years, but hope is renewed with a new administration. Meanwhile, NREL has pitched a new cellulose volume measurement method to help address EPA's concerns with accuracy.
Editor Lisa Gibson previews the June issue, including features about corn fiber-to-ethanol pathways, low-carbon fuels legislation and a preview of the International Fuel Workshop & Expo coming up in July.
U.S. Department of Energy on May 10 announced the selection of four projects totaling $1 million to conduct cutting-edge applied research and development concerning the interaction between promising biofuels and combustion engines.
The government of Colombia has temporarily reduced its ethanol blend mandate from E10 to E4, citing inclement weather that has impacted domestic production and high prices for U.S. ethanol as the reasons for its action.
The Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has announced it will hold a virtual meeting of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee on May 26. The meeting is open to the public, but registration is required.
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