The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report for December, reporting that corn use for fuel ethanol production in October was up when compared to the previous month, but down when compared to October 2021.
The White House OMB on Jan. 4 published its 2022 Fall Unified Agenda and Regulatory Plan, confirming the expected timeline on federal rulemakings related to the Renewable Fuel Standard, E15 sales and the Biopreferred program.
The Senate has confirmed Doug McKalip and Alexis Taylor to posts critical to agriculture trade. McKalip is now chief agricultural negotiator at the Office of the USTR and Taylor is USDA under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs.
The government of Brazil on Dec. 23 announced it will extend its suspension of the import tariff on ethanol through at least the end of January. The RFA is calling the extension “a positive first step toward a permanent resolution."
The U.S. EPA on Jan. 3 released an external review draft of its third triennial report to congress on biofuels and environment for public comment. A 60-day public comment period will be open through March 6.
In the past five years, fuel retailers across Nebraska have joined forces to raise more than $45,000 for cancer research as part of Fuel the Cure – a campaign that also educates others about healthier fuel options.
The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office has announced its intent to issue two funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) in early 2023 focused on algae crop production and cellulosic biomass conversion.
Three projects have been selected for funding under a U.S. DOE interagency agreement with the Minority Serving Institution STEM Research & Development Consortium. The projects focus on algae, waste feedstocks, and catalyst development.
As part of Triumph's commitment to a more sustainable motorcycling future, a dedicated new testing program for sustainable fuels has been established at the Brand's Global R&D facilities in Hinckley, U.K.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by more than 6 percent the week ending Dec. 23, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Dec. 29. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up more than 2 percent.
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service on Dec. 19 issued a notice regarding the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) credit. The new credit was created by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) released its 2022 Annual Report in mid-December. The report highlights MN Bio-Fuels work in the areas of advocacy, communications and fuel marketing and supply chain.
ACE submitted feedback to the USDA's request for public input on implementation of funding in the Inflation Reduction Act for key NRCS conservation programs to spur farmer adoption of climate-smart practices.
Green Plains Inc., Tallgrass and Osaka Gas USA on Dec. 21 announced the commencement of a joint feasibility study to evaluate the production of up to 200,000 tons per year of synthetic methane in the U.S. Midwest.
The Renewable Fuels Association on Dec. 23 applauded Missouri Gov. Mike Parson for notifying the U.S. EPA that he is taking action to allow the year-round sale of lower-carbon, lower-cost E15 in the Show-Me State.
The Renewable Fuels Association's annual review of vehicle owner's manuals and warranty statements indicates that E15 is explicitly approved by the manufacturer for use in the vast majority of model year 2023 cars and light trucks.
2022 was a year of positive change for POET, including an acquisition that expanded global market access, new opportunities for POET's bioproducts, and a visit from President Biden to announce summertime E15.
In Panama City, Panama, U.S. Grains Council staff in Latin America and the Caribbean (LTA) participated in the VII Energy Week. Delegates from more than 21 countries attended the event to discuss energt-related topics.
The USDA on Dec. 15 awarded $285 million to 844 projects under the Rural Energy for America Program. The agency also announced it is offering an additional $300 million in REAP funding, including $250 million allocated through the IRA.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was down 3 percent the week ending Dec. 16, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Dec. 21. Ethanol stocks fell by more than 1 percent during the week.
Versalis, Eni's chemical company, has acquired the technology to produce enzymes for second-generation ethanol from DSM. The agreement has a strategic value for Versalis as it integrates with proprietary Proesa technology.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced sugarcane processing by mills in the south-central region of the country was up during the second half of November. Ethanol production and sales also increased.
In comments submitted on Dec. 20 to the California Air Resources Board, the RFA stressed its ongoing support for the state's LCFS and provided recommendations to strengthen and expand the landmark program beyond 2030.
Business announcements from the January issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine, including Davis being reappointed to REEAC, Red River Energy partnering with Carbon Sink to supply green methanol to Maersk, D3MAX presenting in Brazil, and more.
Ethanol Producer Magazine's editor points out that CI reduction is a recurring thread that keeps showing up in the publication's coverage, which this month includes enzymes and yeast innovation, CHP and a timely profile of an emergent SAF producer.
The U.S. EPA on Dec. 20 released a final analysis on the price of RINs and small refineries in response to a U.S. GAO report. The final analysis confirms the agency's conclusion that small refineries recover their RFS compliance costs.
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor wrote to U.S. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan requesting the agency return to the Midwest for an in-person hearing on the agency's 2023-2025 plan for biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
The family-owned convenience store chain Kum & Go is celebrating the holidays with a promotion on E15 fuel. The company will price E15 for $1.99 per gallon from Dec. 23 through Dec. 26. Kum & Go currently offers the fuel blend at 198 locations.
The Low Carbon Fuels Coalition recently announced its new executive committee. Bryan Sherbacow of Alder Fuels was re-elected board chairman; Michael Burns of Novozymes was re-elected treasurer; and Lindsay Fitzgerald of Gevo was elected secretary.
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor has released a statement in response to a highly misleading article from Reuters about ethanol's climate benefits. The latest story recycles the same “flawed interpretation of data� the outlet published earlier this year.
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