December 14, 2017
BY Tim Albrecht
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U.S. fuel ethanol production was up slightly the week ending July 11, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on July 16. Ethanol stocks were down 1% and exports fell by 22%.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on July 15 initiated an investigation into Brazil’s unfair trading practices, including those impacting ethanol market access. Growth Energy and the RFA are welcoming the investigation.
The Nebraska Ethanol Board on July 16 announced the publication of the interim report for Phase II of the E30 Demonstration. The project is demonstrating the viability of E30 fuel (a blend of 30% ethanol and 70% gasoline) in non-flex fuel vehicles.
While far from certain, Iowa once again appears open to CO2 pipelines following its governor’s landmark veto of a bill designed to impede them.
The USDA has announced it will delay opening the first quarterly grant application window for FY 2026 REAP funding. The agency cited both an application backlog and the need to disincentivize solar projects as reasons for the delay.