Ethanol Week - June 6, 2016

ASTM incorporates E15 language into ongoing standard revision ASTM International announced progress has been made in the ongoing project to update its standards. New language in the standards incorporates E15 and updates driveability information. Additional revisions to the standard are in the pipeline. READ MORE SHARE
Rex reports strong first quarter, continues capacity expansion Rex American Resources Corp. has released first quarter financial results, reporting net sales and review of $100.2 million, compared to $105.02 million during the same period of the prior year. Gross profit for the quarter was $8.4 million. READ MORE SHARE
	USDA awards $8.8 million under Advanced Biofuel Payment Program On May 27, the USDA announced more than $8.8 million in awards through its Advanced Biofuel Payment Program, which makes payments to producers for advanced biofuels produced from renewable biomass other than corn kernel starch. READ MORE SHARE
Chief Ethanol Fuels buys Cornhusker Energy Lexington Chief Ethanol Fuels, a Chief Industries Inc. company, has acquired Cornhusker Energy Lexington LLC, a 50 MMgy ethanol plant located in Lexington, Nebraska. Chief Ethanol Fuels also owns a 70 MMgy ethanol plant located in Hastings, Nebraska. READ MORE SHARE
IRENA: Global renewable energy jobs increased in 2015 The International Renewable Energy Agency has released a report finding more than 8.1 million people worldwide are currently employed by the renewable energy industry, up 5 percent from last year. The report includes data on bioenergy employment. READ MORE SHARE
Gevo to review strategic alternatives Gevo Inc. has commenced a review of strategic alternatives and engaged Cowen & Co. LLC as a financial advisor to assist in the review. The announcement was made approximately two weeks after the company released its first quarter financial results. READ MORE SHARE
EPA posts supporting documents for RFS rulemaking On May 31, the U.S. EPA published its proposed rule to set 2017 renewable fuel standard (RFS) volume requirements in the Federal Register and posted dozens of supporting documents under the rule’s docket folder on Regulations.gov. READ MORE SHARE
Economists: Proposed RVO could result in 15 B gallon mandate The U.S. EPA is continuing to provide a substantial push above the E10 blend for conventional biofuels is the conclusion of two University of Illinois economists, Scott Irwin and Darrel Good in a recent FarmDoc Daily post. READ MORE SHARE
Trestle, Larksen partner to reduce CO2 from ethanol, coal power Trestle Energy LLC and Larksen LLC have announced a collaboration to commercialize a new fuel pathway management platform to enable ethanol producers to reduce their fuel carbon intensity and facilitate the use of biomass pellets at power plants. READ MORE SHARE
ICM: Selective Milling Technology reaches milestone ICM Inc.’s Selective Milling Technology has shifted from a new technology to a proven process at approximately 15 percent of the ethanol plants in the U.S. and has allowed them to produce more than 300 million gallons of ethanol since installation. READ MORE SHARE
Biofuel boosters rally support for higher blend levels in 2017 The nation’s leading biofuel advocates are rallying supporters to urge the U.S. EPA to increase its proposed 2017 targets under the renewable fuel standard (RFS). Supporters are urged to testify at the EPA field hearing or submit written comments. READ MORE SHARE
OSU researching bacteria to begin biofuel production process The popular method of breaking down lignin to convert biomass into valuable biofuels and chemicals is done by using fungi. However, researchers at Oklahoma State University are turning that process on its head. READ MORE SHARE
Repreve Renewables celebrates grand opening of processing center Repreve Renewables LLC celebrated the official opening of its North Carolina processing center on June 1. The company's primary crop is giant miscanthus, a high-yielding, low-input and drought tolerant perennial that improves soil and water quality. READ MORE SHARE
CRFA changes name to Renewable Industries Canada Canadian Renewable Fuels Association has relaunched under the name Renewable Industries Canada. The change from the reinforces the 32 year-old non-profit association's mission to promote the use of value-added products made from renewable resources. READ MORE SHARE
DOE: 2016 BioenergizeME infographic challenge winners crowned The winner of the 2016 BioenergizeME Infographic Challenge was announced in May. The winning infographic entitled “Cellulosic Ethanol: Fueling the Future,” was developed by students from Smithtown High School East in St. James, New York. READ MORE SHARE