Xylogenics secures US patent for breakthrough yeast strain advancing fuel ethanol production

By Xylogenics Inc.

May 30, 2025

Business 

Xylogenics Inc. has announced the issuance of a U.S. patent for a yeast strain that exhibits an enhanced ability to co-ferment maltose and glucose, a breakthrough in commercial fuel ethanol production.

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USGC connects Japanese, Korean biofuels stakeholders at annual conference

By U.S. Grains Council

May 30, 2025

Markets Policy Business 

The U.S. Grains Council, in collaboration with the Korea Biofuel Forum, a biofuel advocacy group, held its annual conference in Seoul in mid-May with the goal of promoting biofuel’s economic and environmental benefits to South Korean stakeholders.

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EIA weekly data: Ethanol production up 2%, stocks down 3%, exports down 30%

By Erin Voegele

May 29, 2025

Operations Markets 

U.S. fuel ethanol production was up 2% the week ending May 23, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 29. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol were down 3% and exports were down 30%.

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Rex: Proposed CCS project not expected to be impacted by pending Illinois aquifer bill

By Erin Voegele

May 28, 2025

Carbon Capture Operations Business 

Rex American Resources on May 28 confirmed work continues on the carbon capture and storage (CCS) and capacity expansion projects at its One Earth Energy facility in Gibson City, Illinois. Both projects are expected to be operational next year.

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Conestoga Energy completes drilling of Class VI CCS well, advances toward EPA application

By Conestoga Energy

May 28, 2025

Carbon Capture Business 

Conestoga Energy on May 28 announced the successful completion of drilling operations for its first Class VI well designed for CCUS. The well is located near the company’s Bonanza BioEnergy ethanol plant in Garden City, Kansas.

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