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Advanced biofuels RIN futures trading starts off briskly

BY Susanne Retka SchillFound In:Markets, BusinessCME Group is pleased with the interest generated in its new renewable identification numbers (RINs) futures contracts. In addition to the first trades of D6 ethanol RINs reported earlier, D5 RINs were traded. READ MORE

May 22, 2013

RFA receives award for emergency readiness training

BY Renewable Fuels Association Found In:BusinessThe Renewable Fuels Association accepted the "2012 TRANSCAER National Achievement Award" May 21 at the Association of American Railroads/Bureau of Explosives HazMat Seminar in Addison, Texas. READ MORE

May 21, 2013

GPRE earns ISCC certification from SCS Global Services

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:BusinessOmaha-based biofuel producer Green Plains Renewable Energy has qualified for recognition under the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) program, based on the findings of a third-party audit conducted by SCS Global Services. READ MORE

May 21, 2013

EIA publishes U.S. nameplate capacity data

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:BusinessThe U.S. Energy Information Administration has published new data that shows a slight increase in total ethanol operating capacity as of Jan. 1, when compared to the prior year. Most existing capacity is located in the Midwest (PAD District 2). READ MORE

May 20, 2013

CME Group announces first trade of ethanol RINs futures

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:BusinessCME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, has announced the first ethanol renewable identification number (RINs) futures contract was cleared over CME ClearPort. This trade was brokered by StarFuels Inc. READ MORE

May 20, 2013

USDA announces payments to advanced ethanol producers

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Feedstocks, Business, PolicyThe USDA has announced $14 million payments to advanced biofuel 162 producers in 38 states under the Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels. More than a dozen ethanol producers will receive payments under the latest round of funding. READ MORE

May 20, 2013

AGP permanently closes corn processing plant in Hastings, Neb.

BY Ag Processing Inc. Found In:BusinessAg Processing Inc., a cooperative, has announced that it has permanently shut down operations of its corn processing plant at Hastings, Neb. The plant had been on an extended shutdown since February 1, 2013 amid challenging economic conditions. READ MORE

May 17, 2013

Financing complete on Brazil's first commercial 2G ethanol plant

BY Susanne Retka SchillFound In:Cellulosic, BusinessFinancing is now complete on GranBio's 22 MMgy cellulosic plant in Brazil using BetaRenewables conversion technology. Vonnie Estes appointed managing director of new U.S. office. READ MORE

May 16, 2013

Western Biomass up for sale; Blue Sugars files bankruptcy

BY Susanne Retka SchillFound In:Cellulosic, BusinessMonths after receiving the first cellulosic renewable identification numbers for a shipment of cellulosic ethanol to its Brazil partner Petrobras, Western Biomass Energy LLC filed for bankruptcy and is now up for sale with bidding closing May 20. READ MORE