Tom Bryan, President and Editor
November 13, 2024
BY Tom Bryan
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Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd., Sumitomo Corp., and Green Earth Institute Co. Ltd. have announced plans to form a JV, Morisora Bio Refinery LLC, which will focus on the production and sale of ethanol and chemicals from woody biomass.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has reported that ethanol production was up during the second half of January with more than 96% of production coming from corn. Ethanol sales were also up for the full month.
The USDA maintained its forecast for 2024-’25 corn use in ethanol in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released Feb. 11. The outlook for corn prices, however, was increased.
Gevo Inc. and Axens have announced the formation of a new strategic alliance to accelerate development and commercialization of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using the ethanol-to-jet (ETJ) pathway.
Key players in Europe’s aviation industry, including airlines, airports and manufacturers have outlined to EU policymakers seven critical measures to stimulate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in Europe.