VoltAero fuels electric-hybrid aircraft with sustainable fuel

VoltAero’s Cassio S testbed airplane (at left) is loaded with TotalEnergies’ Excellium Racing 100 fuel for its history-making demonstration flight. At right is a computer-generated image of the Cassio 330. / SOURCE: VoltAero

November 28, 2023

BY VoltAero

EIA: Ethanol production up slightly, stocks up 3%, exports up 35%

By Erin Voegele

14 hours ago

Business Operations

U.S. fuel ethanol production was up slightly the week ending Jan. 17, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Jan. 23. Ethanol stocks were up more than 3% and exports were up 35%.

By LanzaTech

14 hours ago

Business

LanzaTech Global Inc. on Jan. 21 announced its intent to form LanzaX, a business unit dedicated to its wholly owned synthetic biology platform. LanzaTech intends to spin out LanzaX from its core biorefining business as a JV with Tharsis Capital LLC

By Erin Voegele

January 23, 2025

Business Cellulosic/Advanced

Brazilian ethanol producer Raizen on Jan. 17 announced its pilot-scale second generation ethanol plant in Piracicaba, São Paulo, will discontinue recurring operations on April 1 and transition to a testing and R&D facility.

By LanzaJet

January 23, 2025

Sustainable Aviation Fuels Business

LanzaJet on Jan. 22 announced the selection of the site for its next production facility, Project Speedbird, in Teesside’s Wilton International. The U.K.-based facility will have the capacity to produce 30 MMgy of SAF and renewable diesel.

By Erin Voegele

January 22, 2025

Sustainable Aviation Fuels Policy Feedstocks

Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and a bipartisan groups of colleagues on Jan. 16 reintroduced the Farm to Fly Act, a bill that aims to accelerate the production and development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

2025 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo

June 9-11, 2025

CHI HEALTH CENTER | OMAHA,NEBRASKA

Now in its 41st year, the FEW provides the ethanol industry with cutting-edge content and unparalleled networking opportunities in a dynamic business-to-business environment. As the largest, longest running ethanol conference in the world, the FEW is renowned for its superb programming—powered by Ethanol Producer Magazine —that maintains a strong focus on commercial-scale ethanol production, new technology, and near-term research and development. The event draws more than 2,300 people from over 31 countries and from nearly every ethanol plant in the United States and Canada.View More

Sustainable Fuels Summit: Sustainable Aviation Fuel & Renewable Diesel

June 9-11, 2025

CHI HEALTH CENTER | OMAHA,NEBRASKA

The Sustainable Fuels Summit: SAF, Renewable Diesel, and Biodiesel is a premier forum designed for producers of biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to learn about cutting-edge process technologies, innovative techniques, and equipment to optimize existing production. Attendees will discover efficiencies that save money while increasing throughput and fuel quality. Produced by Biodiesel Magazine and SAF Magazine, this world-class event features premium content from technology providers, equipment vendors, consultants, engineers, and producers to advance discussions and foster an environment of collaboration and networking. Through engaging presentations, fruitful discussions, and compelling exhibitions, the summit aims to push the biomass-based diesel sector beyond its current limitations. Co-located with the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo, the Sustainable Fuels Summit conveniently harnesses the full potential of the integrated biofuels industries while providing a laser-like focus on processing methods that deliver tangible advantages to producers. Registration is free of charge for all employees of current biodiesel, renewable diesel, and SAF production facilities, from operators and maintenance personnel to board members and executives.View More