
MORE USES FOR CO2: Research from USDA's Agricultural Research Service explored the potential of a carbon-based pretreatment for corn kernel fiber in dry-grind ethanol production. PHOTO: RED TRAIL ENERGY
July 22, 2026
BY Luke Geiver
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The U.S. Forest Service on Aug. 5 awarded $300,000 to LanzaTech Inc. to support design work for a proposed biorefinery in Bellemont, Arizona, what would produce wood-based ethanol. The project would create a new market for low-value woody biomass.
PureField Ingredients on July 29 held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the launch of its 150,000 metric ton per year CCS facility in Russell, Kansas. The company also announced plans to double its ethanol production capacity.
Frontier Infrastructure Holdings and Carbonfuture on July 28 announced that they have entered into a multi-year commercial agreement to bring Frontier's ethanol BECCS carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits to buyers across global carbon markets.
The 42nd annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo brought back its familiar topics and faces, with some new elements and co-located events.
The U.S. EPA on July 16 released data showing nearly 2.16 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in June, up 7% when compared to the same month of last year. Total RIN generation for the first half of 2026 reached 11.94 billion.