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December 06, 2024

By U.S. Grains Council

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U.S. Grains Council Regional Ethanol Manager for the EU, United Kingdom and Canada Stephanie Larson traveled to Brussels, Belgium, recently to participate in the World Ethanol and Biofuels Conference.

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New deep-dive videos about the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office's 2023 Billion-Ton Report (BT23) are now available to help users access and apply the report findings and associated online data resources.

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HEFF’d Around and Found Out

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By Ron Lamberty

December 06, 2024

As of mid-October, ACE’s Hybrid Electric Flex Fuel (HEFF) demonstration project had travelled 40,007 miles using flex fuel averaging 71.4% ethanol over the life of the demonstration project.

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The U.S. exported 143.47 million gallons of ethanol and 1.11 million metric tons of distillers grains in October, according to data released by the USDA on Dec. 5. Exports of both products were up when compared to the same month of 2023.

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The U.S. EPA on Dec. 5 issued a proposed rule to partially waive the compliance year 2024 RVO for cellulosic biofuel. The rulemaking also proposes to extend the 2024 RFS compliance deadline and revise certain RFS biogas regulations.

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Featured Articles


A steam-generating heat pump technology available in an energy-as-a-service package is giving ethanol producers a zero-capex decarbonization solution.

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Chief Ethanol is celebrating 40 years of operation in south-central Nebraska—a milestone made possible by its parent company’s seven-decades-long strategy of enterprise breadth.

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Decoding Decarbonization

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By Katie Schroeder

November 05, 2024

EcoEngineers hosted two webinars in October on reducing ethanol plant emissions. Ultimately, getting into the high-value, low-CI ethanol market is now as much about climate-smart farming as energy-efficient production.

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EPM has collected information on 120 U.S. ethanol plants that are capturing their fermentation carbon dioxide—or intend to—for one of three principal purposes: conventional utilization, sequestration or next-gen transformation.

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CIE Norfolk GNS LLC

Maintenance Technician

POSTED BY: CIE Norfolk GNS LLC

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Support plant operations ensuring maximum production quantity and quality while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the Company. Responsible for mechanical systems preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. Repairs or replaces plant equipment or systems on a scheduled or emergency basis. Responsible for welding, piping, and millwright functions. Assists with diagnosing and troubleshooting maintenance-related issues. Troubleshooting and calibration of electrical controls and instrumentation systems. Learn and interpret electrical and piping schematics as well as mechanical systems documentation. Learn and complete daily Preventative Maintenance requests. Interface and operate computerized maintenance management software. Required to use hand tools, power tools, forklifts, gauges, measurement tools, and manuals. Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness. Be available for overtime work on a scheduled or call-in basis.; Maintain and enforce all safety policies and procedures. Maintain a TEAM environment with all plant employees. An employee with any known allergen including, but not limited to, nuts, gluten, livestock, penicillin, etc., shall make it known to CIE after a conditional offer of employment. Food Safety Production Areas Have a basic understanding of the GMPs and Food Security. Notify the Food Safety Manager and or Supervisor of any repairs or adjustments that are required. ; Perform Basic Sanitation Functions. Perform all duties necessary to meet the CIE’s and or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by HACCP and FSSC 22000. Notify the Food Safety Manager or any other Management personnel of ANY Food Safety or Quality issues. Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system. Identify problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the raw material, processes, quality system, or safety system by performing Production/Quality Checks as assigned. Controls further processing or delivery of non-conforming products in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
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CIE Norfolk GNS LLC

Process Operator

POSTED BY: CIE Norfolk GNS LLC

Process Operator Reports To: Operations Manager FLSA Status: Non- Exempt Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for an area of plant operations and ensuring maximum quality production while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of CIE. Learn/work effectively with the plant’s Distributed Control System. Diagnose/troubleshoot plant or equipment issues before/after they occur to prevent process upsets. Assist maintenance as needed to help with repairs. Perform samples and testing of the process as required by the QA program and QA process. Respond to collected data as required by plant SOP’s and QA programs. Complete shift turnover communication daily for the designated area of the plant. Keep timely and accurate process logs as required by the QA and environmental programs. Responsible for notifying Shift Lead of any equipment problems. Complete tasks that are assigned by the supervisor. Learn all procedures for the physical plant and utility systems. Monitor Fermentation data for consistency and report any variations to Plant Manager and/or Lab Manager to prevent process upsets. Must be able to manage/perform LO/TO, Hot Work, and confined space entry as needed. Must be able to work a 12-hour rotating shift. Be able to meet call-in requirements as needed. Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness. Maintain and enforce all safety/environmental policies and procedures. Maintain a TEAM environment with all plant employees. Ability to problem solve and have attention to detail. Demonstrated self-starter and high initiative. Maintain a good attendance record and work ethic. An employee with any known allergen including, but not limited to, nuts, gluten, livestock, penicillin, etc., shall make it known to CIE after a conditional offer of employment.
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Mid America Agri Products/Wheatland, LLC

Plant Manager

POSTED BY: Mid America Agri Products/Wheatland, LLC

Mid America Agri Products / Wheatland, LLC (MAAPW) is an ethanol producer that is currently seeking a dynamic Plant Manager in Madrid, Nebraska. This leadership position maintains a cost effective and safe facility while directing the short and long-term operations objectives of the facility. The position reports directly to the Plant General Manager. Responsibilities: • Supervise daily plant activities and employees, determining methods for employee work, scheduling, and conducting employee performance appraisals. • Monitor and maintain facility cleanliness, safety, and quality control. • Review and report operations and production data. • An integral team member in developing, planning, and executing the capital and expense budgets for the facility. • Ensure plant's activities comply with all governing laws and regulations. • Select, recommend, evaluate internal and external candidates for positions within the plant. • Collaboration with plant GM to ensure efficient and accurate operations.
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