
PNNL will team up with Bridgestone to use ethanol produced from recycled tires to create butadiene, synthetic rubber's main ingredient. / Photo by Magda Ehlers | Pexels.com
December 23, 2024
BY Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Blending ethanol into the U.S. fuel supply has helped to substantially lower gasoline prices during the Iran conflict, a new study for the RFA shows. The study concludes that the average E10 cost savings advantage has been 38 cents per gallon.
The U.S. corn ethanol industry continues to stand out for employing military veterans and maintaining a diverse workforce, according to the 2026 U.S. Energy & Employment Report released Sept. 8 by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Rex American Resources Corp. on Sept. 2 released financial results for the fiscal second quarter, reporting record net income per share and confirming that the expansion project at its One Earth Energy facility remains on track for completion this year.
The average ethanol content of gasoline sold in the U.S. surpassed 11%for the second consecutive month in June, and the 12-month average blend rate hit a new record of 10.58%, according to U.S. EIA data reviewed by the RFA.
Yeast and enzyme providers lend critical auxiliary lab, data and scientific services to ethanol producers.