Geoff Cooper, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, said in a media call March 14 that small refinery exemptions eroded demand for ethanol in 2018, and called for those ethanol gallons to be reallocated.
The U.S. EPA released its proposed rule to allow the year-round sale of E15 on March 12. The proposed rule also includes provisions for RIN reform.
Retail chains that choose to add E15 to their product mixes continue to see positive results. One example is Pennsylvania-based Rutter's, which decided to add the fuel last year despite recent uncertainty around the timing of year-round sales.
U.S. exports of distillers grains (DG) were the second-highest on record in 2018, totaling 11.88 million metric tons (MMT), according to a summary of 2018 ethanol co-product trade data published by the Renewable Fuels Association.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced ethanol sales were up during the first half of February. The increase is primarily attributed to significantly higher domestic sales of hydrous ethanol.
The Renewable Fuels Association has released a 10-page report summarizing 2018 ethanol export and import data and highlighting key facts and trends related to global ethanol trade.
ACE Senior Vice President Ron Lamberty participated on a panel at Nebraska Ethanol Board's 2019 Emerging Issues Forum with retailers about the opportunities and practical considerations to increase E15 and higher ethanol blends.
The U.S. Department for Transport recently announced new labeling requirements that aim to help motorists identify the correct fuel for their needs while informing them of the biofuel content of both gasoline and diesel.
U.S. ethanol exports reached a record 1.7 billion gallons in 2018, according to data released by the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service on March 6. When compared to 2017, ethanol exports increased by 23 percent.
GROWMARK Energy recently announced an expansion of its E15 terminal availability, but cautioned it will stop offering the fuel blend at its terminals on May 1 unless the EPA signals RVP relief will be in place before June 1.
Growth Energy recently announced American motorists have driven over 7 billion miles on E15. That continued demand has had an impact on the market, said Mike O'Brien, Growth Energy's vice president of market development.
On March 4, the U.S. EPA delivered its proposed E15/RIN reform rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget. OMB review marks a final step before the proposal is released for public comment.
European ethanol producer CropEnergies has announced plans to resume ethanol production at its facility in Wilton, U.K., starting in March. The company said the facility will initially run at reduced capacity to supply orders from British customers.
Statistics released by the Minnesota Department of Commerce show that demand for E15 in the state remains strong, despite the current summertime ban of the fuel. Approximately 59 million gallons of E15 were sold in the state last year.
American Coalition for Ethanol Senior Vice President Ron Lamberty recently traveled to Mérida, Mexico, for the first ethanol technical information forum held in 2019 for Mexican petroleum equipment installers and retailers.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced mills in the country's south-central region reported selling a record 1.83 billion liters (483.43 million gallons) of hydrous ethanol in January.
FROM THE MARCH ISSUE: Editor Lisa Gibson previews the magazine, including feature articles about the enhancement of yeast for ethanol production,ethanol and corn education initiatives, a biofilm-fighting success story, and more.
The RFA has released three new educational videos that will help the public learn more about the advantages of using more renewable fuels like ethanol. The videos focus on the production process, renewable fuel benefits, and use by motorcycle riders.
FROM THE MARCH ISSUE: Agricultural organizations in Kansas and Ohio have programs aimed at ethanol education, training teachers and even providing funding to ensure the knowledge is passed on to students.
FROM THE MARCH ISSUE: North and South America, as well as Asia,are strong markets for ethanol.
FROM THE MARCH ISSUE: Ethanol is the right choice for Canada's environmental goals
USGC Regional Director for Southeast Asia Manuel Sanchez and USGC Vietnam Country Representative Tran Trong Nghia witnessed the first bulk shipment of DDGS made to Vietnam under new fumigation protocols as it was discharged in January.
Minnesota's ethanol industry contributed $2.31 billion to the state's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018, according to a new study completed by ABF Economics and released by the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association.
FROM THE MARCH ISSUE: Correcting misconceptions about E15 to gain wider adoption.
Randy Ives—a longtime agribusiness delegate to theUSGC and a key figure in the organization's development of DDGS and ethanol market development programs—was honored last week with the Council's Lifetime Achievement Award.
A recent impact study by University of Nebraska-Lincoln economists reveals Nebraska's ethanol production capacity increased by 23 percent since 2014, and continues to be a significant driver of economic impact for the state.
Tom Sleight, president and chief executive officer of the U.S. Grains Council since 2012, will retire in the summer following the appointment of his successor, the Council announced at the organization's meeting this week in Cartagena, Colombia.
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., is urging the U.S. EPA to finalize a rule to allow year-round sales of E15. Due to the delay created by the recent government shutdown, he said he is concerned with the agency's ability to complete the rule by this summer.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has released the February edition of its Short-Term Energy Outlook, maintaining its previous forecast for 2019 ethanol production, but slightly increasing the production forecast for 2020.
Geoff Cooper, president and CEO of the RFA, addressed attendees of the National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, and outlined RFA's goals for the coming year, which include advocating for the RFS and and a high-octane fuel standard.
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