Novozymes is introducing Innova Quantum, a new addition to its powerful Innova yeast platform. The robust new yeast enables ethanol plants with longer fermentation times of more than 60 hours to realize higher ethanol yields.
The U.S. EPA has released updated renewable identification number (RIN) data, reporting that nearly 1.62 billion RIN were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in September, down from 1.65 billion generated during the same period of last year.
ADM Chairman and CEO Juan Luciano discussed the company's planned sale of its ethanol dry mill in Peoria, Illinois, and the recent MOU with Gevo on alcohol-to-jet fuel production during a third quarter earnings call, held Oct. 26.
Federated Co-operatives Ltd. has signed an MOU with Whitecap Resources. Under the planned agreement, CO2 emissions captured from the Co-op Refinery Complex and Co-op Ethanol Complex will be sequestered as part of Whitecap's Wyburn Unit.
Valero Energy Corp. released third quarter financial results on Oct. 21, reporting startup of the Diamond Green Diesel expansion project is underway. Work is also progressing on a CCS project that will benefit the company's ethanol segment.
The North Dakota Industrial Commission on Oct. 19 approved the state's first Class VI well for CO2 sequestration. The approval will allow Red Trail Energy LLC to geologically store CO2 produced at its ethanol plant near Richardton, North Dakota.
U.S. ethanol production soared to a near-record high of 1.096 barrels per day the week ending Oct. 15, up more than 6 percent from the previous week and tied for the third highest production level on record, according to data released by the EIA.
Alto Ingredients Inc., a leading producer of specialty alcohols and essential ingredients, will install Harvesting Technology, LLC's patented CoPromax protein system at Alto Ingredients' Magic Valley, Idaho facility.
The U.S. Department of Energy on Oct. 15 announced $20 million in funding to four projects working to accelerate the regional deployment of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). The projects represent all four corners of the country.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced anhydrous ethanol production continued to grow during the second half of September despite a drop in the volume of sugarcane processed by mills in the south-central region.
European ethanol producer CropEnergies on Oct. 13 reported record revenue for the second quarter of the current financial year. The company also recently announced it is participating in a trial of a 20 percent ethanol fuel blend.
On Oct.12, Poet announced the completion of its first Poet Solar Farm, which will help power the company's corporate headquarters in Sioux Falls and showcase its ability to construct similar projects for others.
Clariant on Oct. 15 announced the official completion of its sunliquid cellulosic ethanol plant in Podari, Romania. The facility will be operational in the fourth quarter, producing cellulosic ethanol from agricultural residues.
U.S. ethanol production expanded by nearly 6 percent the week ending Oct. 8, surpassing 1 million barrels per day for the first time in more than two months, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Oct. 14.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration made slight reductions to its forecasts for 2021 and 2022 U.S. fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Oct. 13. Forecasts for ethanol blending, however, were maintained.
The Food and Drug Administration on Oct. 13 announce the withdrawal of three guidance documents that created temporary policies related to the production of alcohol-based hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 pandemic, effective Dec. 31, 2021.
Ethanol production in Argentina continues to suffer from the negative market impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent report filed by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service's Global Agricultural Information Network.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has released data showing domestic ethanol sales were down during the first half of September. The production and sale of anhydrous ethanol, however, continued to remain high.
Ethanol Producer Magazine talks with Phibro Ethanol's Dr. Andrew Hawkins about the essentials of top-tier LQM, including good training, recordkeeping, SOPs and more. Like its customers, Phibro also relies on laboratory quality management internally.
Rail safety and compliance are issues ethanol producers can't afford to ignore. Whether on private property or moving down the track, even small errors can be costly. Meanwhile, the ethanol industry's transition to DOT-117 rail cars is on schedule.
According to the EPA, corn ethanol produced via Kansas Ethanol's dry mill process achieves a GHG reduction of 45.6 percent, while its grain sorghum ethanol process will achieve a 50 percent reduction.
Operable biofuel production capacity in the U.S. expanded slightly in July, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Sept. 30. Biodiesel capacity was up, while capacity for ethanol and other biofuels held steady.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was down more than 1 percent the week ending Sept. 24, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Sept. 29. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up by nearly 1 percent.
The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report for September, reporting that corn use for fuel ethanol production in July was up from both the previous month and July 2020.
The USDA on Sept. 24 awarded $7.5 million to a Regional Conservation Partnership Program led by ACE. The program will help secure farmers premier access to LCFS markets through the adoption of USDA climate-smart agricultural practices.
Kurita has found that antibiotic combinations are more expensive, generally less effective, and increase the likelihood of multi-drug resistance. Their advice: Along with high-quality CIP, use a single antibiotic and periodically switch up products.
Germany-based Verbio Vereinigte BioEnergie AG on Sept. 22 reported record sales revenue for the 2021-'22 financial year of EUR 1.026 billion ($1.2 billion), up nearly 18 percent when compared to the previous financial year.
Clear Solutions USA outlines the basic components of a clean-in-place additive package, which typically consists of a chelant, a scale inhibitor, a dispersant and a surfactant. The formulation varies from plant to plant to maximize effectiveness.
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, discussed the U.S. EPA's upcoming rule to set Renewable Fuel Standard RVOs during a Sept. 21 press call, noting the agency is expected to release a proposed rule for public comment as soon as Sept. 24.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was down approximately 1 percent the week ending Sept. 17, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Sept. 22. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol expanded by nearly 1 percent.
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