May 14, 2014
BY Robert Vierhout
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U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by 1% the week ending Nov. 22, setting a new record high, according to data released by the U.S. EIA Nov. 27. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up more than 1% and exports were up 10%.
The Renewable Fuels Association is urging the California Air Resources Board to do more to ensure the integrity of imported used cooking oil (UCO) and tallow for biomass-based diesel production under the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard.
A recent study presents exciting breakthroughs in bioengineering cyanobacteria for ethanol production. Utilizing genetic and metabolic modifications, the researchers achieved significant improvements in ethanol yields.
Approximately 968,030 metric tons (MT) of U.S. corn, sorghum and their co-products worth $242 million were sold as a direct result of Export Exchange’s networking opportunities. DDGS was the most popular commodity, with 472,230 MT purchased.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced sugarcane processing during the second half of October was down significantly as rain disrupted harvest activities. Ethanol production was down, but sales were up.