Business

16 hours ago

EPA: 20.4 million cellulosic RINs generated in August

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Cellulosic, Business, PolicyThe U.S. EPA has released renewable identification number (RIN) generation data for August, reporting that nearly 1.76 billion RINs were generated during the month, including nearly 20.4 million cellulosic RINs. READ MORE

16 hours ago

IRFA: Magellan to offer E15 at all Iowa fuel terminals

BY Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Found In:BusinessMagellan Midstream Partners is now offering pre-blended E15 at many terminals across the U.S., including all Magellan terminals that service Iowa. The availability of pre-blended E15 means stations without blender pumps can now offer the fuel blend. READ MORE

September 21, 2017

UK proposes to increase biofuel obligations, cap crop-based fuels

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Business, PolicyThe U.K. Department for Transport has published proposals that aim to increase the amount of renewable fuel in the transportation energy mix and make several other changes to the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation. READ MORE

September 21, 2017

MBA rewards E15 drivers in Minnesota

BY Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association Found In:Markets, BusinessThe Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association and KS95 FM teamed up on Sept. 20 to reward drivers who fueled up with E15 (Unleaded Plus) at Bona Bros Minnoco in Fridley. Twelve drivers who switched to E15 were rewarded during the event. READ MORE

September 21, 2017

Enzyme’s worth to biofuels shown in latest NREL research

BY National Renewable Energy Laboratory Found In:Cellulosic, Business, PolicyAn enzyme discovered at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory proves adept at breaking down cellulose fibers regardless of whether their crystalline structure is simple or highly complex. READ MORE

September 20, 2017

DOE announces integrated biorefinery optimization projects

BY U.S. Department of Energy Found In:Cellulosic, Business, PolicyU.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry recently announced that the U.S. Department of Energy has selected eight projects to negotiate for up to $15 million in total DOE funding to optimize integrated biorefineries. READ MORE

September 20, 2017

Minnesota high school students visit Highwater Ethanol

BY Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association Found In:BusinessEleven students from Red Rock Central High School traveled across town on Sept. 15 to visit Highwater Ethanol to learn about renewable energy production. The tour was organized by the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association. READ MORE

September 19, 2017

UNICA reports increased ethanol sales in late August

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Feedstocks, BusinessUNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has released data for the second half of August, reporting increased ethanol sales. Ethanol production during the second half of August was up 3.15 percent, with 1.77 billion liters manufactured. READ MORE

September 19, 2017

Renewable fuel standards can help Canada reduce GHG emissions

BY Conference Board of Canada Found In:Markets, Business, PolicyCanada's ethanol mandate has played a key role in reducing the carbon intensity in gasoline. Maintaining renewable fuel standards can be an integral part of Canada's transition to a low-carbon future, according to the Conference Board of Canada. READ MORE