The U.S. Energy Information Administration increased its forecasts for 2021 and 2022 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released July 7. The outlook for 2021 and 2022 ethanol blending was maintained.
The U.S. exported 70.39 million gallons of ethanol and 1.04 metric tons of distiller grains in May, according to data released by the USDA on July 2. Ethanol exports were down from last year, but distillers grains exports were up significantly.
In June, Oregon and Nevada became the 47th and 48th states to allow retailers and drivers alike to tap into the economic benefits this higher ethanol blended fuel has to offer, according to Growth Energy's Mike O'Brien.
The Renewable Fuels Association's Troy Bredenkamp applauds legislation introduced in late June that would provide a boon for fuel marketers looking to expand their retail operations into higher blends, such as E15.
Brazilian energy company Raizen S.A. on June 25 announced plans to invest in the development of a second cellulosic ethanol plant. The proposed facility is expected to have a nameplate capacity of 82 MMly (21.66 MMgy).
The Clean Fuels Development Coalition called a recent letter from automakers in support of high-octane low carbon fuels further validation that ethanol has a key role to play in protecting public health and increasing the efficiency of vehicles.
The week of June 22, Renewable Industries Canada (RICanada) board members appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Natural Resources meeting on the low-carbon and renewable fuels industry in Canada.
Representatives of the biofuels industry on June 28 called the U.S. Supreme Court's June 25 decision on SREs a setback but stressed that that ruling should not significantly increase the number of SREs approved by the Biden Administration.
The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM teamed up June 23 to reward drivers who fueled up with Unleaded 88 (E15) at a Holiday station in Plymouth, Minnesota, during an hour-long promotion.
The U.S. Grains Council emphasized ethanol as one of the most effective transportation fuels for achieving South Korea's carbon neutrality goals by 2050 during the Carbon Neutral Symposium held there on May 27.
The U.S. Senate on June 24 voted 92 to eight to pass the Growing Climate Solutions Act, which aims to break down barriers for farmers and foresters interested in participating in carbon markets so they can be rewarded for climate-smart practices.
Production and use of renewable ethanol from ePURE members reduced greenhouse-gas emissions by an average of more than 75 percent compared to fossil fuels in 2020, according to newly certified data released by ePURE.
The government of Canada on June 21 launched a C$1.5 billion Clean Fuels Fund with a call for proposals for projects that will increase the country's capacity to produce clean fuels, including ethanol, renewable diesel, SAF, RNG and others.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on June 22 signed an executive order to establish a carbon sequestration task force. Stakeholders representing the ethanol, biodiesel and biogas industries have been named as initial members of the new task force.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on June 23 signed a bill that clarifies the ability of retailers to sell E15. According to Growth Energy, Oregon has become the 48th state to approve sales of the fuel blend.
The government of New Zealand on June 13 opened a public comment period on a proposal to introduce a sustainable liquid biofuels mandate that aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation fuels.
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor on June 22 participated in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy hearing titled “Renewable Energy – Growth and Opportunities for our Rural Economies.â€�
The Minnesota House of Representatives on June 19 voted 112 to 20 to pass an omnibus agriculture bill that includes $6 million to support the development of biofuel infrastructure to supply E15 blends of fuel.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced ethanol production was up during the second half of May when compared to the same period of last year. Ethanol sales for the full month were up nearly 12 percent.
Fuels America, NFU, Growth Energy, RFA, NCGA, NBB and ABBC on June 17 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan and National Economic Council Director Brian Deese urging them to resist calls by the oil industry to waive or weaken the RFS.
Aemetis Inc. announced on June 14 it has signed a biofuels offtake agreement with international renewable fuels supplier Murex LLC for an estimated $200 million of low carbon biofuels to be delivered during 2021 to 2023.
The U.K. government on June 7 announced the launch of a nationwide information campaign on the introduction of E10. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the fuel blend and how its rollout will help the U.K. build back greener.
Members of the House Biofuels Caucus sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on June 9 urging the USDA to provide COVID-19 relief to biofuels producers under the agency's Pandemic Assistance for Producers program.
The RFA on June 10 thanked the U.K. Department of Transport for its draft regulations requiring the introduction of E10 ethanol blends beginning in September. The RFA also recommended the U.K. adjust the minimim ethanol content for E10 blends.
Growth Energy has launched a consumer campaign to promote E15's benefits to the optimal audiences.
Pandemic resiliency, pending regulatory changes, infrastructure incentives speak to strong E15 outlook.
E15 doesn't require new fueling equipment for retailers.
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak on June 4 signed AB 411 into law. The bill allows sales of E15 within the state and requires the State Board of Agriculture to adopt rules governing sales of the fuel blend by July 2022.
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