
July 25, 2024
BY Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition
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The USDA maintained its forecast for 2026-’27 corn use in ethanol in its latest WASDE report, released Aug. 12. The agency increased its forecast for corn production, with an acreage increase partially offset by lower expected yields.
The current issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine focuses on plant improvement projects, product diversification and tax incentives.
Gevo Inc. on Aug. 6 announced it has cancelled plans to develop a SAF project in South Dakota. Rather, the company remains focused on its North Dakota operations, including plans to expand ethanol production capacity and develop a 30 MMgy SAF plant.
Growth Energy estimates that 45Z could generate $13.4 billion in household income and provide farmers with a 10% premium price on low-carbon corn used at an ethanol plant..
Iowa's Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program awarded $1.43 million in grants to 24 applicants to expand access to higher ethanol blends at retail sites and $604,212 in grants to 14 applicants to support biodiesel infrastructure projects.