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Biofuel groups ask EPA to ease regulatory burdens

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By Erin Krueger

May 16, 2017

Feedstocks Policy Business Operations Markets Coproducts 

Several biofuel trade groups have filed comments with the U.S. EPA asking for changes to regulations that are hindering the growth of U.S. ethanol production and use.

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The nation's largest biofuel producer, Poet LLC, has announced a major new advertising campaign aimed at bringing the Sioux Falls-based company's distinctive message on homegrown innovation and clean energy leadership to the nation's capital.

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CK Motorsports and Growth Energy released a new survey, which found that an overwhelming majority of American boaters are confident when selecting fuels. The poll showed that 94 percent of boaters find it easy to pick the right fuel.

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On May 11, the U.S. EPA delivered its proposed rule for the 2018 Renewable Fuel Standards to the White House Office of Management and Budget. OMB review marks a final step before the proposal is released for public comment.

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The U.S. Department of Energy's Bioenergy Technologies Office has announced Gevo, Cogent, Kalion, Synvitrobio and ThermChem will collaborate with national labs as part of the third round of the Small Business Vouchers Pilot.

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The Energy Department's Bioenergy Technologies Office and Argonne National Laboratory have developed an Bioenergy Career Map, an educational tool that helps users discover traditional and nontraditional career opportunities in the bioenergy industry.

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The U.S. Energy Information Administration has released the May edition of its Short-Term Energy Outlook, predicting ethanol production will average 1.03 million barrels per day this year, up from 1 million barrels per day last year.

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On May 11, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue released a plan to reorganize the USDA that creates an undersecretary for trade and agricultural affairs and eliminates the undersecretary for rural development.

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Pacific Ethanol Inc. has released first quarter financial results, reporting increased net sales and improved margins. Financial performance, however, was impacted by falling ethanol prices. Conditions are expected to improve in the second quarter.

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For the first time ever, monthly E15 sales in Minnesota exceeded 1 million gallons. According to data from the Minnesota Department of Commerce, E15 sales in March totaled 1.03 million gallons, more than double the amount sold in March 2016.

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RFA launches ad campaign on ethanol and boating

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By Renewable Fuels Association

May 09, 2017

With the unofficial start of boating season beginning in a few weeks, the Renewable Fuels Association is launching an ad campaign May 9 to correct misinformation regarding ethanol usage in marine engines.

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A group of senators are calling for an investigation of Carl Icahn regarding potential insider trading, market manipulation and other securities and commodities law violations related to the market for renewable identification numbers (RINs).

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On May 5, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue hosted a town hall on pressing issues concerning agriculture, renewable fuels, and rural America at the farm of Iowa Renewable Fuels Association member Bill Couser, near Nevada, Iowa.

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Clean energy tax reform package introduced that includes a proposal for a technology neutral tax credit designed to encourage the development and production of advanced and cellulosic biofuels.

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USGC, Growth Energy and RFA representatives share U.S. experiences with Canadian counterparts as the northern neighbors consider a federal Clean Fuel Standard.

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Industry encouraged to turn out for Perdue town hall in Iowa

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By American Coalition for Ethanol

May 04, 2017

ACE outlines important points to make to the new Secretary of Agriculture at the town hall meeting planned for May 5 on a cattle ranch near Nevada, Iowa.

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Ethanol advocates urged to comment to EPA by May 15

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By American Coalition for Ethanol

May 01, 2017

ACE urges ethanol advocates to participate the U.S. EPA's regulatory reform efforts by submitting comments regarding regulations affecting ethanol, such as RVP, CAFE standards, MOVES2014 modeling and more.

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Ethanol Producer Magazine editor in chief reviews the content available in the May print edition of the magazine, as well as appearing online at EthanolProducer.com.

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RFA's CEO and president addresses the need for changes in Reid vapor pressure regulations, either by EPA action or through a legislative fix. This article appears in the May print edition of Ethanol Producer Magazine.

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DDGS' environmental benefits include methane reduction in cows, better phosphorus utilization reducing loss to the environment, improved sustainability. This article appears in the May print edition of Ethanol Producer Magazine.

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Growth Energy's CEO explains the importance of the recent ASTM standard for 100 RON test fuel in helping the ethanol industry achieve its goal of expanding the availability of higher-octane fuels. This article appears in the May print issue.

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The former governor of Georgia was confirmed Monday by the U.S. Senate to be Secretary of Agriculture. With his expected swearing in today, Perdue takes the helm of a 100,000-person agency responsible for massive federal food and farm programs.

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ACE fly-in attendees put a human face on the ethanol in the halls of Congress, educating congressional staff and policymakers about the issues important to the ethanol industry. This Grassroots Voice column appears in the May print edition.

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Intersecting Trends of Oil and Ethanol

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By Patrick C. Miller

April 21, 2017

Oil industry consultants discuss the impact of shale oil production growth and other trends on the ethanol industry. This article appears in the May print edition of Ethanol Producer Magazine.

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ePURE's secretary general outlines the European ethanol organization's discussion points in the face of Commission proposals that would cap crop-based biofuels. He writes the Global Scene column appearing in the May print edition.

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With 30 panels—five at a time—at the world's largest ethanol conference, attendees must pick their spots. This guide to FEW technical sessions appears in the May print edition of Ethanol Producer Magazine.

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Let's Not Forget Carbon Just Yet

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By Ron Alverson

April 20, 2017

Life-cycle modeling for ethanol needs to be updated to reflect big improvements in corn's GHG emissions profile, Alverson writes in the May print issue's Clearing the Air column.

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Iowa legislature renews blender pump funding

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By Iowa Renewable Fuels Association

April 20, 2017

The state's lawmakers have voted to secure another year of funding for a blender pump program that has successfully led to millions of dollars' worth of investment in new pumps and equipment for higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel.

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ACE outlines ethanol priorities to EPA on regulatory reform

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By American Coalition for Ethanol

April 13, 2017

ACE files comments to EPA's request for input on regulatory reforms. Comments accepted through May 15.

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Queensland Renewable Fuels Association refutes the negative comments in the recent productivity commission report that said biofuel mandates impose unnecessary costs on farmers and consumers for 'negligible environmental benefit.'

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