The Canadian government is seeking proposals for projects that will support the establishment of biomass supply chains to ensure that a steady and usable supply of sustainable feedstock is available to clean fuel production facilities.
Reuters on Sept. 23 retracted an article originally published on Sept. 8 that made highly misleading claims about the greenhouse gas (GHG) impacts of U.S. ethanol plants. Reuters said the article featured a "flawed interpretation of data."
USGC Director of Industry Relations Ellen Zimmerman traveled with members from Ohio Corn and Wheat to Montana and Idaho in mid-September to check in on progress made in a corn DDGS tilapia digestibility study.
At the Clean Energy Ministerial and Action Forum in Pittsburgh, LanzaJet CEO Jimmy Samartzis is speaking on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and its critical role in accelerating the energy transition.
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm on Sept. 23 announced the release of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge Roadmap, a comprehensive plan that outlines a government-wide strategy for scaling up new technologies to produce SAF.
Nuseed and GranBio have entered into a long-term strategic alliance to accelerate R&D and commercialization into global energy cane markets. Nuseed also acquired GranBio's energy cane breeding and commercial assets, and R&D program.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has released updated data showing that ethanol production by mills in the country's south-central region was down slightly in late August. Ethanol sales for the full month, however, were up.
Representatives of Growth Energy, the National Corn Growers Association, Renewable Fuels Association and Clean Fuels Alliance America on Sept. 22 discussed the U.S. EPA's upcoming RFS “set� rule during a virtual briefing held by Fuels America.
Staff from the U.S. Grains Council's Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) office traveled to Morocco in late August to enhance its aquaculture engagement in the region, as it sees the industry as a significant growth opportunity for U.S. DDGS.
Growth Energy Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley testified before the Michigan State House Committee on Tax Policy in support of SB814, legislation that would establish a retailer tax incentive for higher ethanol blends.
U.S. fuel ethanol production declined by more than 6 percent the week ending Sept. 16, falling to the lowest level since February 2021, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Aug. 21. Ethanol stocks fell by nearly 2 percent.
Ethanol Producer Magazine's Katie Schroeder previews the features in the October issue, which include corn fiber ethanol measurement, CARB's latest LCFS scoping plan, how plants are managing supply chain issues and maintaining corn quality assurance.
The nested design of the RFS is limiting incentives for blenders to sell higher blends of ethanol and has instead resulted in increasing blending of biodiesel to comply with the program, according to a report by Madhu Khanna, past president of AAEA.
ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a company that is working to decarbonize heavy-duty industries, on Sept. 20 announced it has hit a number of key milestones through multiple partnerships with customers, manufacturers, and fuel providers.
Aemetis Inc. on Sept. 20 announced the volume of an offtake agreement that has been signed with Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. for 38 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to be delivered over the seven year term of the agreement.
Summit Carbon Solutions, developer of the world's largest carbon capture and storage project, announced it has engaged CIBC World Markets Corp. as financial structuring advisor for the company's $4.5 billion project.
A report filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service's Global Agricultural Information Network indicates that China's ethanol blend rate is expected to reach only 1.8 percent this year as support wanes for previously announced biofuel policies.
The California Air Resources Board is working on its latest scoping plan, which could potentially intensify Low Carbon Fuel Standard targets and boost ethanol use in state—especially if E15 gets approved.
Supply chain constraints are improving, but ethanol producers are still dealing with the higher costs and tighter availability of almost all production inputs, parts and equipment.
Gevo Inc. on Sept. 19 announced that the USDA has selected the company's Climate-Smart Farm to Flight proposal for funding with an award ceiling of up to $30 million. The award was made under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program.
CropEnergies AG is considering reducing production at its ethanol plants in response to rising production costs. The company is also branching out with recent acquisitions of renewable energy and biobased chemical companies.
A diverse group of clean fuel stakeholders, including several biofuel producers, on Sept. 19 launched the DriveClean initiative, which is urging lawmakers to create a market-based technology-neutral national Clean Fuel Standard.
IFF is a yeast and enzyme provider that offers ethanol producers customized recommendations based on their plant's needs. The company is embracing new product development opportunities while delivering yeasts today that maximize production.
With the marketing year soon drawing to a close, the U.S. has exported nearly 1.3 billion gallons of ethanol, up over 20% year-over-year, and total exports are up in nearly every top market.
The U.S. Grains Council and the Environment and Development Foundation held the second low carbon fuels (LCFs) seminar, part of a series on the global trend to integrate low carbon gasoline as a pathway to net-zero emissions.
In a detailed letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Clean Fuels Development Coalition called on the agency to use its existing authority to reduce toxic aromatics in gasoline as required by the Clean Air Act.
News and announcements from the October issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine, including the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the introduction of the Next Generation Fuels Act in the Senate and more.
The IRA's biofuels and agriculture provisions will create long-term investment certainty and stimulate remarkable technology innovation. Ultimately, the legislation will help U.S. ethanol producers achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, family farmer and president pro tempore emeritus of the U.S. Senate, has received the “2022 Fueling Growth Award� for his continuous support and work on behalf of America's biofuels producers.
Summit Carbon Solutions has reached a major milestone as it continues to advance its transformative carbon capture, transportation, and storage project. The copmany has partnered with 800 Iowa landowners to sign 1,400 easement agreements.
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