Oak Ridge National Laboratory has published a study on mid-level ethanol blends that has determined high-octane fuels (HOF), specifically ethanol blends of E25 to E40, could offer significant benefits to the U.S.
The Renewable Fuels Association is offering an online version of its Ethanol Emergency Response course for first responders. The two-hour training course is offered in partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs and TRANSCAER.
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the availability of up to $7 million in project funding to accelerate the introduction of affordable, scalable, and sustainable high-performance fuels for use in high-efficiency, low emissions engines.
The Andersons Inc. Ethanol Group was profitable in the second quarter of 2016. Steady exports, seasonal driving demand, lower corn prices and stronger demand for sales of E10 ethanol boosted margins, company officials said.
Rayeman Elements Inc. has developed a patented method to cube distillers dried grains (DDGs). The company has also announced a new grain drying system that aims to reduce the risks and costs associated with operating grain dryers.
The Renewable Fuels Association will once again partner with the Buffalo Chip Campground to host the 76th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, scheduled for Aug. 8–14 in Sturgis, South Dakota.
On Aug. 1, Bob Dinneen, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, asked the U.S. EPA and U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to investigate potential manipulation in the renewable identification number (RIN) market.
The Renewable Fuels Association member company Al-Corn Clean Fuel held a celebration Aug. 2 to mark its 20th anniversary in operation. The farmer-owned ethanol production cooperative was founded in 1994 and began production in 1996.
Seven parties have expressed interest in Archer Daniels Midland Co.'s dry mill ethanol assets, and bids are expected by the end of August, Chairman and CEO Juan Luciano said in the company's second quarter investor call.
Green Plains Inc. produced a record 274.3 million gallons of ethanol in the second quarter, realizing a net income of $8.2 million, or 21 cents per diluted share. Revenues in Q2 2016 were $887.7 million.
The USDA Rural Business Cooperative Service is soliciting applications under the Repowering Assistance Program to encourage the use of renewable biomass to replace fossil fuels used for process heat or power at eligible biorefineries.
DuPont announced second-quarter 2016 operating earnings of $1.24 per share on sales of $7.1 billion. Shareholders for both DuPont and Dow Chemical approved the merger of equals.
Pacific Ethanol reported record sales of $422.9 million for the second quarter of 2016, an 86 percent increase over the $227.6 million in sales the company reported in Q2 2015. Q2 2016 sales were a record 232.2 million gallons of ethanol.
On July 27 in Omaha, Nebraska, the Renewable Fuels Association kicked off the first of four training sessions designed to help ethanol and distillers grains producers comply with impending Food Safety Modernization Act requirements.
Syngenta has released financial results for the first half of 2016, reporting sales of $7.1 billion, down 2 percent at constant exchange rates and 7 percent at actual rates. Net income was $1.06 billion, down 13 percent. EBITA was $1.77 billion.
The U.S. EPA has released renewable identification number (RIN) generation data for June, reporting that more than 1.7 billion RINs were generated during the month, bringing the total for the first half of the year to nearly 9.21 billion.
The August issue reports on the methods used to recruit and retain employees, a profile of Growth Energy's new CEO, new sulfur regulations and CVEC's 20th anniversary.
A European Court of Auditors report published recently has found that there are a number of gaps in the European Commission's existing biofuels sustainability certification framework.
A U.S. Grains Council trade team of Mexican ethanol producers visited Kansas and Texas last week as part of program designed to engage interest in U.S. sorghum for production of the biobased fuel.
The USDA is accepting applications for the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program, which provides loan guarantees of up to $250 million to develop, construct and retrofit commercial-scale biorefineries.
Valero's ethanol division reported $69 million of operating income in the second quarter of 2016, $39 million less than the second quarter of 2015, but up $60 million when compared to the first quarter of this year.
Succession planning involves candid discussions that pave the way for smooth transitions when facing retirements, or worse, unplanned vacancies in key positions.
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. recently announced that beginning this fall, its Arkansas Midland Railroad Company Inc. subsidiary will offer the first ethanol unit train solution for the North Little Rock and surrounding gasoline-blending markets.
The Renewable Fuels Association is hosting an ethanol safety seminar July 30 in Adams, Nebraska. Attendees will receive information on training techniques that emergency responders and hazmat personnel need to respond to ethanol-related emergencies.
In late June, the U.S. EPA approved efficient producer pathways for six Poet ethanol plants, bringing the total number of plants to receive pathways approvals under the efficient producer program to approximately 60.
Ethanol plants use a variety of strategies to find and keep engaged employees.
Washington state's proposed clean air rule fails to recognize the climate benefits associated with biofuels and in fact penalizes their use, the Renewable Fuels Association told the Washington Department of Ecology in comments submitted July 22.
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced its intent to issue a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) entitled “Co-Optimization of Fuels and Engines.� The initiative's approach combines the previously independent areas of biofuels and combustion.
On July 19, the Environmental and Energy Study Institute held a briefing to discuss the U.S. Department of Energy's 2016 Billion-Ton Update, its methodology and data collection strategies, findings and goals.
Emily Skor, Growth Energy's new CEO, speaks about connecting with consumers, building relationships and tapping the power of social media.
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