Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor on Dec. 2 applauded the State of Oregon for finalizing its rule to allow the sale of a 15 percent ethanol blend (E15) throughout the state. The rule will take effect in January 2022.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, recently released updated data showing both ethanol production and sales by mills in the south-central region of the country were down during the first half of November.
Growth Energty's Mike Lorenz discusses how the addition of E15 can help fuel retialers stabilize and provide flexibility in volatile fuel markets. The fuel can help improve margins and drive more traffic to retail locations.
RFA's Robert White explains how biofuel blends, such as E15, can help diversify fuel offerings while lowering fuel prices, and discusses federal efforts to provide funding and incentives for biofuel infrastructure and flex fuel vehicles.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently changed the way its reports biofuel data in its Monthly Energy Review. The agency now breaks down data into four categories, including ethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel and other biofuels.
Alternative-energy research at Oregon State University is charting a path toward the mass adoption of clean cars powered by direct-ethanol fuel cells through the developmet of a catalyst that solves three key problems associated with DEFC.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has announced the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Dec. 9. The event is open to the public, but registeration is required.
Advanced Biofuels Canada announced the release of its fifth annual Biofuels in Canada 2021 (BIC) report, with full open-source access to Canadian market data for renewable, low-carbon, and conventional fuels.
Green Plains Inc. has announced plans to establish Monarch Fueling Stations on-site at its plants in Shenandoah and Superior, Iowa. The site in Shenandoah is 1.75 acres and seeding is expected to take place in the spring of 2022.
Growth Energy, NBB, NCGA, NFU and RFA sent a letter to leaders of the House and Senate ag committees on Nov. 22 expressing support for provisions of the Build Back Better Act that will benefit biofuel producers and the ag industry.
A new study conducted by the U.S. DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory shows all vehicles in the study countries are highly likely to be compatible with E10. The study also addresses E10 and E15 compability of motocycles and scooters.
FS has announced its expansion in Mato Grosso and the construction of its third corn ethanol plant, located in Primavera do Leste, Mato Grosso, Brazil. The 150 MMgy facilty is scheduled to begin commissioning in 2023.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has reported that sugarcane processing, ethanol production and ethanol sales by mills in the south-central region of the country were all down during the second half of October.
The Ohio House of Representatives on Nov. 17 voted 89 to zero in favor of a bill that aims to offer qualifying fuel retailers a 5-cent-per-gallon tax credit for sales of fuel containing between 15 and 85 percent ethanol.
POET Founder and CEO Jeff Broin reflects on the growth of his company, its pledge to explore new technologies, discover new products and lead the industry toward ultra-low carbon bioethanol.
Business news and industry announcements from the December issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine, including ADM's pending sale of its Peoria dry mill; Novozymes' new yeast launch; Alto's entrance into hi-pro feed; and SD Corn's new executive director.
EPM's editor previews the latest issue, which includes insight on how the price and availability of steel impacts producers making upgrades and installing new grain storage. Plus, an exclusive look at POET, and an update on ClearFlame's progress.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by 2 percent the week ending Nov. 12, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Nov. 17. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down 1 percent.
POET Founder and CEO Jeff Broin reflects on the growth of his company, its pledge to explore new technologies, discover new products and lead the industry toward ultra-low carbon bioethanol.
Business news and industry announcements from the December issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine, including ADM's pending sale of its Peoria dry mill; Novozymes' new yeast launch; Alto's entrance into hi-pro feed; and SD Corn's new executive director.
EPM's editor previews the latest issue, which includes insight on how the price and availability of steel impacts producers making upgrades and installing new grain storage. Plus, an exclusive look at POET, and an update on ClearFlame's progress.
Having just landed $17 million in funding, ClearFlame is poised to make ethanol-powered diesel engines a reality—and putting trucks on the road to prove it.
During its Nov. 10 meeting, the American Coalition for Ethanol board of directors voted to support new policies that credit farmers and ethanol producers for activities helping ethanol reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by mid-century.
The USDA FAS on Nov. 12 announced Brazil took action on Nov. 5 to enact a unilateral 10 percent reduction of import tariffs on 87 percent of all goods and services through the end of 2022. Ethanol is among the products impacted.
The House Ag Committee's Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy and Credit on Nov. 16 hosted a hearing on the renewable economy. The event featured testimony on the importance of biofuels, the RFS, year-round E15, and biobased products.
Having just landed $17 million in funding, ClearFlame is poised to make ethanol-powered diesel engines a reality—and putting trucks on the road to prove it.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 9 approved a motion delaying the deadline for the government to respond to a petition filed by Growth Energy on Oct. 4 seeking review of a lower court's decision to vacate a rule allowing year-round sales of E15.
Alto Ingredients Inc. CEO Mike Kandris discussed the recent sale of the company's Stockton, California, ethanol plant and ongoing work to expand the company's essential ingredients business during a third quarter earnings call, held Nov. 9.
Our industry's growth hinges on policy, continued innovation and successfully contributing to the world's low carbon needs. The value of ethanol extends beyond the pump, and market growth may ultimately happen both on the ground and in the air.
Increasing the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) is one component of the U.S. Aviation Climate Action Plan unveiled on Nov. 9 by U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at the UN Climate Change Conference.
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