Ethanol Week - October 5, 2021

October 5, 2021

AdvanceBio selected for SAF pilot project development and design The project, dubbed SAFFiRE, will demonstrate reliable, low-greenhouse gas (GHG) production of SAF from corn stover in a fully integrated pilot-scale facility. In addition to sustainable aviation fuel, pelletized lignin will also be produced. READ MORE SHARE
Study: Ethanol keeps gaining ground in the race to reduce carbon Replacing toxic carcinogens in gasoline provides a huge boost to an already impressive carbon reduction number for ethanol, according to a new study published by Transport Energy Strategies, a leading energy consultancy. READ MORE SHARE
	Aemetis to supply Delta with 250 million gallons of SAF Aemetis Inc. on Sept. 30 announced that an offtake agreement has been signed with Delta Air Lines for 250 million gallons of blended fuel containing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to be delivered over the 10 year term of the agreement. READ MORE SHARE
Marquis launches CCS project, seeks less ethanol ‘exposure’ While expressing frustration with U.S. biofuels policy and hinting at a move toward becoming less ethanol centric, Marquis Inc. on Oct. 4 announced a multifaceted carbon storage project at its industrial park in Hennepin, Illinois. READ MORE SHARE
RFA elects board leadership at annual meeting The Renewable Fuels Association elected officers and its board of directors on Sept. 29 at its annual membership meeting in Des Moines. Jeanne McCaherty, CEO of Guardian Energy Management, was re-elected as chairperson. READ MORE SHARE
	EIA: US biofuel capacity, feedstock consumption expand in July 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. READ MORE SHARE
ACE welcomes study that shows ethanol displaces aromatics The American Coalition for Ethanol on Sept. 29 welcomed new findings published by Transport Energy Strategies on the role ethanol plays to displace harmful aromatics from gasoline blends and further reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. READ MORE SHARE
USDA launches climate-smart ag, forestry partnership initiative The USDA on Sept. 29 announced a new initiative to finance the deployment of climate-smart farming and forestry practices to aid in the marketing of climate-smart agricultural commodities. A public comment period is open through Nov. 1. READ MORE SHARE
USDA: US corn ending stocks down 36% from September 2020 The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released data on Sept. 30 reporting that old crop corn stocks on hand as of Sept. 1 totaled 1.24 billion bushels, down 36 percent when compared to Sept. 1, 2020. READ MORE SHARE