The 2016 NASCAR racing season was a year filled with memorable moments for American Ethanol sponsors Growth Energy and National Corn Growers Association, and their driver Austin Dillon.
Ethanol Producer Magazine's survey finds readers optimistic about the prospects for the ethanol industry and support for the renewable fuel standard, although there is room for improvement. The article appears in the January 2017 print edition.
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association has announced Kum & Go as its newest associate member.
Maryland-based Advanced Biofuels USA has been awarded a $16,893 grant by USDA to study the feasibility of making bio-jet fuel from energy beets grown on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Protecting ethanol plant margins is a complex challenge due to the corn and ethanol markets' divergent behaviors.
With four ethanol plants in Europe and a combined capacity of 345 million gallons, CropEnergies AG expects fiscal year profits to range between 70 million to 85 million euros.
We need to prioritize and devise a plan utilizing all the talents in the ethanol industry to overcome the roadblocks to greater market access. This Clearing the Air column appears in the January 2017 print edition of Ethanol Producer Magazine.
Iowa high school students have an opportunity to make the most of their vacation by submitting an entry to the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association's “Fuel the Future� Video Contest for a chance to win a $1,000 grand prize.
The U.S. EPA has released renewable identification number (RIN) generation data for November, reporting that nearly 1.66 billion RINs were generated during the month, including more than 16.54 million cellulosic RINs.
The RINs market would be improved with timely blend targets and compliance reporting, increased transparency and trading limits. This Talking Point column appears in the January, 2017, print edition of Ethanol Producer Magazine.
More than 185 buying officials, feed manufacturers, corn millers, traders and end-users gathered in Seoul, South Korea, recently to improve their understanding of the U.S. grain supply and demand outlook for the coming year.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has released its crop update for the second half of November, reporting that 789.46 million liters (208.55 million gallons) of ethanol were produced during the two-week period.
The Regional Feedstock Partnership recently published a report summarizing its strides from 2008 to 2014 toward addressing issues associated with the development of a sustainable and projectable supply of feedstocks in the U.S.
Proposed tax reforms in the new Congress and administration will require close attention from the ethanol industry. This Business Matters column appears in the January, 2017, print edition of Ethanol producer Magazine.
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association has announced Cassidy Riley as its new communications director. Riley's responsibilities will include media and member relations, social media and web communication, and several other duties.
Edeniq Inc. recently announced that the U.S. EPA approved Flint Hills Resources' registration of its 120 MGPY Shell Rock, Iowa, ethanol plant for cellulosic ethanol production using Edeniq's Pathway Technology.
On Dec. 20, the U.S. EPA announced it will extend the public comment periods for its Renewable Enhancement and Growth Support proposed rule and its proposed denial to change the point of obligation under the renewable fuel standard (RFS).
Anellotech recently announced that it has developed proprietary technology to extend catalyst lifetime in its Bio-TCat process for low cost conversion of biomass into valuable aromatic chemicals and renewable fuels.
The European renewable ethanol association (ePURE) has named Emmanuel Desplechin as its new secretary general effective immediately, replacing Robert Wright. Desplechin joined ePURE in 2013, serving as director for government affairs.
On Dec. 15, the Danish Parliament voted to implement a 0.9 percent blending mandate for advanced biofuels in the transportation sector. The mandate is set to become effective in 2020.
A recent survey has determined the majority of American voters believe that shifting the point of obligation under the renewable fuel standard (RFS) from refiners to wholesalers and fuel retailers would harm the economy and Americans.
In 2016, Nebraska drivers will save approximately $17 million by using ethanol-blended gasoline. The savings is based on lower prices for ethanol compared to wholesale gasoline and the state's projected fuel consumption.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey recently encouraged Iowa fuel retailers and gas stations to submit nominations for the Secretary's Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards. Nominations must be submitted by Dec. 31.
On Dec. 15, members of Fuels America sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump congratulating him on the election and noting they look forward to working with his administration to implement the renewable fuel standard (RFS).
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Rick Perry, a former governor of Texas, to serve as Secretary of Energy. The nomination is subject to approval by the U.S. Senate.
The American Coalition for Ethanol has issued a call-to-action to its grassroots membership, urging ethanol supporters to contact their U.S. Senators about the nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to lead the U.S. EPA.
The U.S. ethanol industry set a new production record the week ending Dec. 9, with production reaching an average of 1.04 million barrels per day, according to information published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Recent data from the U.S. Department of Energy shows that gasoline consumed in 25 states and the District of Columbia contained more than 10 percent ethanol on average in 2015, demonstrating that the so-called “E10 blend wall� continues to crumble.
Pacific Ethanol Inc. has entered an agreement with the Aurora Cooperative Elevator Co. under which it will acquire ownership of the grain elevator. The transaction was part of a larger financial announcement made by Pacific Ethanol.
The U.S. EPA has published a final rule amending specific provisions of its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule with the goal of streamlining and improving implementation of the rule and improving the quality and consistency of data collected.
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