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RFA on California LCFS changes: Drop certification program, allow low-carbon E15

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By Renewable Fuels Association

February 21, 2024

BusinessPolicyE15

In comments submitted to CARB on proposed amendments to that state’s LCFS, the RFA expressed concerns about a previously undiscussed sustainability certification program and the state’s continued delay in allowing sales of E15.

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ACE comments on CARB 2024 proposed amendments to LCFS

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By American Coalition for Ethanol

February 21, 2024

ACE has submitted comments to CARB regarding its 2024 proposed amendments to the LCFS. The comments focused on proposed “sustainability criteria” for crop-based biofuels, the need to approve E15 in California and the importance of E85 and FFVs.

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ACE elects 2024 executive committee

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By American Coalition for Ethanol

February 20, 2024

During its first quarter meeting, the American Coalition for Ethanol board of directors elected its executive committee for 2024.

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RFA welcomes 5 new associate members

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By Renewable Fuels Association

February 20, 2024

The Renewable Fuels Association on Feb. 14 welcomed Lucas E3, Aon Risk Services, Ocean Park, Cereal Process Technologies, and StormFisher Hydrogen as its newest associate members.

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RFA’s 2024 safety webinars focus on emergency response

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By Renewable Fuels Association

February 20, 2024

The RFA is hosting four “train the trainer” webinars in 2024 for emergency response professionals who are interested in learning how to train their colleagues and others on proper responses to emergencies involving ethanol.

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More than 1.89 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in January, up from 1.76 billion generated during the same month of 2023, according to a data released by the U.S. EPA on Feb. 15.

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The U.S. EPA has published updated SRE data, reporting that 35 SRE petitions are now pending, up from 15 that were pending as of mid-January. No new SRE petitions were filed, but 20 previously denied petitions are being reconsidered by the agency.

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Cardinal Colwich LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cardinal Ethanol LLC, has completed the acquisition of Element LLC, a 70 MMgy corn ethanol plant located in Colwich, Kansas, that was previously owned by a JV of ICM Inc. and The Andersons Inc.

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The Renewable Fuels Association released its 2024 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide today as a kickoff to the 29th annual National Ethanol Conference, taking place this week in San Diego.

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As inflationary pressures eased and demand boomed for low-carbon ethanol and its co-products, the ethanol industry’s contribution to the U.S. economy remained strong in 2023, according to an annual economic impact analysis conducted by ABF Economics.

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RFA provides free E85 fuel to San Diego-area military community

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By Renewable Fuels Association

February 19, 2024

As part of the RFA’s Veterans for Renewable Fuels initiative, the association and Pearson Fuels will be offering free fill-ups of E85 fuel to military veterans, active-duty servicemembers and spouses with an ID on Feb. 19.

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Life cycle carbon assessments (LCA) are used in clean fuels policy. They are also key tool that can help investors and companies decide where to invest their money, but LCA integrity must be a priority.

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Expanding the Bioeconomy

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By Emily Skor

February 14, 2024

Growth Energy new brand is designed to put the biorefining indsutry's innovative spirit front and center.

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The life cycle analysis of GHG emissions is essential in a world full of credits and customer requirements revolving around carbon intensity. Life Cycle Associates knows how to help ethanol producers square it all up to maximize value.

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The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board approved 74 project applications totaling more than $3.4 million in cost-share funding for Iowa fuel retailers during its most recent quarterly board meeting.

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Taming The Flame

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By Luke Geiver

February 12, 2024

Refractory Service Inc. is bringing new solutions to its clients in ethanol production, which are running harder than ever.

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With carbon capture and sequestration pipeline projects delayed, ethanol producers are finding—and adding—carbon utilization technology platforms of all kinds.

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U.S. fuel ethanol production was up more than 4% the week ending Feb. 2, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Feb. 7. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up 2% and exports fell by 43%

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Green Plains on Feb. 7 released Q4 financial results, reporting net income of $7.2 million. The company achieved a 95% utilization rate for the period and has launched a strategic review to explore a broad range of alternatives.

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Summit Carbon Solutions announces new CFO

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By Summit Carbon Solutions

February 07, 2024

Summit Carbon Solutions, the developer of a large-scale carbon capture, transport, and sequestration project, has announced the appointment of Lisa Cummins Cohen as the company’s new chief financial officer.

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In order for Minnesota to achieve its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction goals, biofuels must be included in a fuel- and technology-neutral clean transportation standard (CTS), according to the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association.

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Loamist, a climatetech startup, has announced its pre-seed financing and emergence from stealth mode, marking the public release of its Biomass Explorer product, a tool that addresses the critical challenge of accessing biomass.

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The U.S. Ethanol Information Administration reduced its forecast for 2024 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Feb. 6. The forecasts for 2025 ethanol production and 2024 and 2025 ethanol blending were maintained.

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2023 Iowa ethanol production ticked up to another record

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By Iowa Renewable Fuels Association

February 06, 2024

In 2023, Iowa ethanol production increased to a record-breaking 4.6 billion gallons, up from the previous record of 4.5 billion gallons in 2022. Solid corn production combined with some of the most efficient plants in the world drove the increase.

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Elite Octane joins Growth Energy, RFA

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By Growth Energy and Renewable Fuels Association

February 06, 2024

Elite Octane – a leader in the biofuel industry, producing 150 million gallons of bioethanol annually – has joined the nation’s leading biofuel trade associations, Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association.

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Growth Energy on Feb. 1 welcomed more than 500 industry leaders, speakers, and guests to the bioeconomy as it began its annual Executive Leadership Conference. The event addresses a range of policy issues, including the RFS, E15 and SAF.

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RFA congratulates Joseph Goffman on Senate confirmation

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By Renewable Fuels Association

February 02, 2024

Joseph Goffman was confirmed by the Senate on Jan. 31 to serve as the Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation at the U.S. EPA. RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper has spoken out to congratulate Goffman.

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Aemetis Inc. announced on Feb. 1 the deployment of the entire $25 million of funding provided under the previously announced USDA-guaranteed loan for its Aemetis Biogas 1 LLC (AB1) project company.

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Enerkem announced on Jan. 30 that it will be retiring its Enerkem Alberta Biofuels plant in Edmonton. The company said the facility has achieved its main objective of completing the scale-up of Enerkem’s industry-leading technology.

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Gevo Inc. on Jan. 24 released a business update indicating that the company’s proposed SAF project in South Dakota, Net-Zero 1, remains in the due diligence phase of the U.S. Department of Energy’s loan guarantee program.

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