Advances in cellulosic ethanol technology, including a collaboration between Syngenta and Iowa-based Cellulosic Ethanol Technologies LLC, were a key topic at the recent American Coalition for Ethanol annual conference.
On Aug. 8, the National Association of Truck Stop Operators issued a statement opposing efforts to move the point of obligation under the renewable fuel standard (RFS) from refiners and importers to rack sellers.
Ah, summertime ..., and the livin' is easy, as the song says. But if not for the U.S. EPA, it could have been even easier. This article appears in the 2016 issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine.
America's farmers are poised to harvest a record corn crop this fall and achieve the highest yield per acre in U.S. history, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates released Aug. 12.
The American Coalition for Ethanol recently honored a select group of ethanol advocates during the group's annual conference, for their contributions and efforts to promote ethanol both on a local and a national basis.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has released the August edition of its Short-Term Energy Outlook, predicting ethanol production will average approximately 980,000 barrels per day in 2016 and 2017.
The American Coalition for Ethanol named Sheetz Inc. as the 2016 recipient of the group's Paul Dana Marketing Vision Award. ACE cited Sheetz for its leadership in introducing E15 in 60 of the company's stores in North Carolina.
The American Coalition for Ethanol used its well-attended annual gathering as a platform to launch a reinvigorated campaign for the industry to make its case for ethanol as a clean source for vitally important octane.
The American Coalition for Ethanol is releasing a new publication, titled the "E15 and Flex Fuel Retailer Roadmap," that will help answer some of the most frequently asked questions by retailers about E15, E85 and flex fuels.
On Aug. 8, members of the California delegation sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, urging the agency to increase final renewable fuel standard (RFS) blending targets to statutory levels.
Eleven years ago this Aug. 8, the renewable fuel standard (RFS) was signed into law, ushering in a new era of rising energy security, cleaner air, and more affordable options at the pump.
On Aug. 4, the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers filed a petition for rulemaking with the U.S. EPA, asking the agency to move the point of obligation under the renewable fuel standard (RFS) to the owner of hydrocarbons at the rack.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory has published a study on mid-level ethanol blends that has determined high-octane fuels (HOF), specifically ethanol blends of E25 to E40, could offer significant benefits to the U.S.
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the availability of up to $7 million in project funding to accelerate the introduction of affordable, scalable, and sustainable high-performance fuels for use in high-efficiency, low emissions engines.
Green Plains Inc. produced a record 274.3 million gallons of ethanol in the second quarter, realizing a net income of $8.2 million, or 21 cents per diluted share. Revenues in Q2 2016 were $887.7 million.
Christopher Nolan Sr., PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate Finance, will be the keynote speaker for Export Exchange 2016, scheduled for Oct. 24 to 26 in Detroit.
On July 27 in Omaha, Nebraska, the Renewable Fuels Association kicked off the first of four training sessions designed to help ethanol and distillers grains producers comply with impending Food Safety Modernization Act requirements.
The U.S. EPA has released renewable identification number (RIN) generation data for June, reporting that more than 1.7 billion RINs were generated during the month, bringing the total for the first half of the year to nearly 9.21 billion.
A European Court of Auditors report published recently has found that there are a number of gaps in the European Commission's existing biofuels sustainability certification framework.
The USDA is accepting applications for the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program, which provides loan guarantees of up to $250 million to develop, construct and retrofit commercial-scale biorefineries.
The things that happen in America regarding renewable fuels provides a blueprint for the world to follow. With the pride of success comes the burden of responsibility to never give in. The world is watching.
In late June, the U.S. EPA approved efficient producer pathways for six Poet ethanol plants, bringing the total number of plants to receive pathways approvals under the efficient producer program to approximately 60.
While Congress will be preoccupied with other legislative issues as it winds down this session, the RFA will continue to be on guard, hitting back at misinformation and making sure the RFS and all its benefits stay put.
Washington state's proposed clean air rule fails to recognize the climate benefits associated with biofuels and in fact penalizes their use, the Renewable Fuels Association told the Washington Department of Ecology in comments submitted July 22.
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced its intent to issue a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) entitled “Co-Optimization of Fuels and Engines.� The initiative's approach combines the previously independent areas of biofuels and combustion.
Whether producers must comply in September or next year or even 2018, they need to become FSMA-aware now and especially aware of their customers' needs.
On July 19, the Environmental and Energy Study Institute held a briefing to discuss the U.S. Department of Energy's 2016 Billion-Ton Update, its methodology and data collection strategies, findings and goals.
Emily Skor, Growth Energy's new CEO, speaks about connecting with consumers, building relationships and tapping the power of social media.
Sixteen ethanol blender pumps will soon be available at gas stations in Allen County and LaPorte County thanks to funding from Indiana Corn Marketing Council and the Indiana Office of Energy Development.
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, the nation's longest serving governor, was recently honored by renewable fuels industry leaders, the Governors' Biofuels Coalition and the National Governors Association at a breakfast commemorating his biofuel leadership.
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