Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor was recognized for her leadership and advocacy on June 13 at the world’s largest ethanol conference, the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo, taking place in Omaha, Nebraska.
A survey of U.S. ethanol producers shows the industry to be on track toward its net-zero-carbon goal, according to a new white paper and presentation released by the Renewable Fuels Association at the Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo.
Whitefox Technologies has announced that Redfield Energy LLC has decided to install a Whitefox ICE Plus membrane dehydration system at its ethanol plant in Redfield, South Dakota. The system is expected to be operational in Q3.
Fluid Quip Technologies has announced the successful start-up of their cutting-edge LED (low energy distillation) and GNS (grain neutral spirits) technologies at the Three Rivers Energy facility in Coshocton, Ohio.
The industry keynote address by President and CEO Geoff Cooper headlines the Renewable Fuels Association’s busy list of activities during the 39th annual Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo, taking place June 12–14 in Omaha.
Adkins Energy and CapCO2 Solutions are building the first facility to convert ethanol plant waste CO2 to Green Methanol. This will add a significant new revenue source and a significant step forward in decarbonizing the ethanol industry.
Xpansiv on June 6 announced the launch of the Transport Emission Reduction Certificate (TERC), a voluntary renewable fuel certificate representing the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction from the use of renewable biofuels.
The RFA's office in the nation’s capital recently welcomed two new employees. Paloma Dade joined the permanent staff on May 7 as the office’s full-time administrative assistant, and Ashley Viglione joined June 5 as a summer intern.
Alfa Laval announced in June that it is unveiling two new hygienic valves, the Alfa Laval Unique Mixproof CIP and Unique Mixproof Process, extending its hygienic double-seat valve range to meet market demands.
The USDA on May 31 released its latest quarterly outlook for U.S. agricultural trade, reporting that the agency’s forecast for FY 2023 ethanol exports remains unchanged at $3.6 billion. If realized, that value will be the second highest on record.
Aemetis Inc. announced June 5 that its Aemetis Biogas subsidiary generated federal D3 RINs from the EPA under the RFS for the first time and has filed to California LCFS credits for RNG that was delivered to customers starting in late May.
Summit Carbon Solutions has announced a new partnership with Absolute Energy, a 130 MMgy ethanol plant located in Saint Ansgar, Iowa. Absolute Energy joins an expanding network of facilities that are joining Summit's CCS project.
The Renewable Fuels Association congratulates producer member Adkins Energy LLC as it celebrates its 20th anniversary this month. The celebration includes an open house at the Lena, Illinois, biorefinery on June 3.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up 2 percent the week ending May 26, according to data released by the EIA on June 1. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol were up 1 percent. The agency also released weekly ethanol export data for the first time.
Whitefox Technologies has annoucned that The Andersons Inc. has successfully installed the Whitefox ICE membrane dehydration system at its ethanol plant located in Denison, Iowa. This is Whitefox’s 11 installation in the U.S.
Blue Biofuels announced that it has signed a MOU with World Energy under which World Energy will purchase the finished products produced by Blue Biofuels and all their applicable environmental attributes, including ethanol and SAF.
EcoCeres Inc., an Asia-based innovative biorefinery company, has announced announce its first shipment of 100 percent agricultural waste-produced cellulosic ethanol to the European markets. The ethanol was produced at a facility in China.
FS has announced its third corn ethanol plant in Brazil has begun operations. the 160 MMgy facility is located in the municipality of Primavera do Leste, Mato Grosso. In addition to ethanol, the facility produces corn oil, DDGs and electricity.
CropEnergies on May 24 announced it achieved record revenues during the 2022-’23 financial year, the 12-months ended Feb. 28. The company attributed the record high results to improved sales prices for all product segments, particularly ethanol.
The European Commission on May 23 announced it has closed its antitrust investigation into Belgium-based Alcogroup S.A. and its subsidiary Alcodis S.A. related to their alleged participation in an ethanol benchmarks cartel.
The RFA is again hosting its annual Ethanol Days of Summer Contest with weekly chances to win free fuel. This year’s contest will allow consumers more ways to win. Each week, RFA will award $250 in free fuel from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Summit Carbon Solutions has announced a partnership with NuGen Energy, an ethanol plant in Marion, South Dakota, principally owned by REX American Resources. NuGen joins 32 ethanol plants that have signed on to Summit's CCS project.
Aemetis Inc. on May 25 announced the re-start of production at the 65 million gallon per year capacity Keyes, California ethanol plant after completing the most extensive maintenance and system upgrades in the 12 years of facility operations.
New Energy Blue and Dow on May 25 announced a long-term supply agreement under which New Energy Blue will produce biobased ethylene from corn stover. Dow will purchase the biobased ethylene for use in plastics production.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell slightly the week ending May 19, according to data released by the U.S. energy information administration on May 24. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol were down 5 percent.
The U.S. Department of Energy on May 24 launched the Clean Fuels & Products Shot, which aims to significantly reduce GHG emissions from carbon-based fuels, including though the increased use of biomass and waste feedstocks.
With drivers expected to hit the roads in near pre-pandemic numbers this Memorial Day weekend, Growth Energy is urging travelers to fill up with Unleaded 88 to save to save money at the pump and reduce their emissions over the holiday.
Growth Energy has added United Wisconsin Grain Producers LLC as its newest producer plant member. UWGP's facility has the capacity to produce 62 MMgy of ethanol, 2.3 MMgy of crude corn oil, and 110,000 tons per year of distillers grains.
A $1.3 billion transportation budget package passed by the Minnesota legislature on May 21 aims to create a Clean Transportation Standard Working Group to study and address information gaps and opportunities related to the development of a state CFS.
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