Ethanol Week - March 27, 2017

March 27, 2017

EPA: 1.16 billion D6 RINS generated in February D6 RINs generation for ethanol and other fuels in the general renewable category were down slightly in February from the previous month. Cellulosic ethanol RINS for January and February totaled 357,000. READ MORE SHARE
Maryland grain producers promote E15 across Mid-Atlantic Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board launches four-month campaign to launch 'Choice at the Pump' as E15 and E85 are introduced to the region's drivers. READ MORE SHARE
	ACE members visit DC to meet with lawmakers about ethanol The American Coalition for Ethanol and over 70 of its members descended on the nation's capitol in late March for the organization’s 9th annual fly-in. The Renewable Fuels Standard and Reid vapor pressure relief topped their priority list. READ MORE SHARE
GRFA: IRENA report highlights key role for transport biofuels IRENA report done for current G20 president notes the transport sector has lowest share of renewables today, but contributes a disproportionate share of CO2 emissions. GRFA calls for increased use of biofuels in global transport. READ MORE SHARE
AgMRC looks at ethanol production, gross margin, projections U.S. ethanol production increases an average of 470 million gallons a year. February gross margin, generally the lowest of the year, falls between last two years in analysis of Iowa-based prices. READ MORE SHARE
January corn crush up 7 points; total for 2016 up just 1 Monthly grain crush report shows 476 million bushels of corn crushed for fuel ethanol in January, up 7 percent from January 2016. DDGS production up 9 percent. Annual summary shows modest growth. READ MORE SHARE
Shining Light on Energy Efficiency Ethanol producers seek ways to reduce emissions and cut costs through energy efficient innovations. This feature article appears in the April print edition of Ethanol Producer Magazine. READ MORE SHARE
An Allegory on PoO ACE's Lamberty lampoons supporters of changing the point of obligation in this Grassroots Voice column from the April print issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine. READ MORE SHARE
LCFS to Drive New Advanced Biofuel Demand UNICA spokesperson Phillips describes advanced biofuels' role in the updated California Low Carbon Fuel Standard in this Global Scene column from the April print issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine READ MORE SHARE
Greenbelt commissions waste-to-ethanol system in Australia California-based Greenbelt Resource's small-scale, modular technology will be used to produce 500,000 gallons annually from waste wheat screenings at Standard Ethanol. READ MORE SHARE
UAI Coalition Challenges Clean Air Act Interpretation The Urban Air Initiative's Clearing the Air column in the April print issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine takes issue with how the U.S. EPA interprets its authority in the Clean Air Act. READ MORE SHARE
Taming the Power-Hungry Beast Updated regulations, motor industry advances promise efficiency improvements in the full range of electrical motors used in ethanol operations. This feature story appears in the April print issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine. READ MORE SHARE
Ensuring Pipeline Integrity Requires Multi-Tiered Approach Prevention of gas leaks comes first for pipelines supplying ethanol plants, relying on proper design, construction, operation, maintenance, training and education. This contribution appears in the April print issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine. READ MORE SHARE
Two Case Studies in Motor Troubleshooting Part 1: Getting Grounded Proper shaft grounding solves motor bearing problems at Red Trail Energy's ethanol plant. This contributed article appears in the April print issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine. READ MORE SHARE
Two Case Studies in Motor Troubleshooting Part 2: Testing, Testing Troubleshooting unexpected equipment issues at Cardinal Ethanol with a de-energized motor testing instrument. This contributed article appears in the April print issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine. READ MORE SHARE
Managing Margin, Risk, Financial Transparency in the Ethanol Industry An outline of best-in-class elements for risk management policies and systems by a contributing writer with KRM Business Solutions. This article appears in the April print issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine. READ MORE SHARE
CARB Proposes LCFS Verification Program Ethanol producers need to watch developments in the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard as the rules are updated. This Business Matters column appears in the April print issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine. READ MORE SHARE