Ethanol Week - October 10, 2016

EPA proposes major updates to RFS regulations On Oct. 3, the U.S. EPA released its proposed Renewable Enhancement and Growth Support rule, which aims to enhance the renewable fuel standard (RFS) program and related fuel regulations to support the growth of ethanol and other renewable fuels. READ MORE SHARE
BIO analysis finds no link between blend wall, RIN price spike The Biotechnology Innovation Organization recently released a white paper that analyzes U.S. EPA data, challenging the widely accepted assumption that the blend wall caused the 2013 spike in renewable identification number (RIN) prices. READ MORE SHARE
	Green Plains purchases Fleischmann’s Vinegar On Oct. 3, Green Plains Inc. announced the acquisition of Fleischman’s Vinegar Co. for $250 million. Fleischmann’s Vinegar Co. is the largest manufacturer and marketer of food-grade industrial vinegar. READ MORE SHARE
USDA: Biobased products industry has major impact on economy On Oct. 3, the USDA released a new report showing that the biobased products industry contributed $393 billion and 4.2 million jobs to America’s economy in 2014. From 2013 to 2014, the sector created new 220,000 jobs and grew by $24 billion. READ MORE SHARE
U of I economist discusses RIN price increases Scott Irwin, a professor in the University of Illinois Champagne-Urbana Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics, provides an explanation of recently renewable identification number (RIN) price increases. READ MORE SHARE
USDA: Corn use for fuel alcohol up in August The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service recently released the October edition of its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report, noting total corn consumed for alcohol and other uses was 511 million bushels in August. READ MORE SHARE
Abengoa reports financial results for first half of 2016 Abengoa has released financial results for the first half of 2016, reporting revenues of EUR 1.215 billion ($1.361 billion) and EBITDA of -EUR 51 million. Within the report, the company briefly discusses its U.S. bioenergy assets. READ MORE SHARE
E15 retailers benefit breast cancer research A variety of fuel retailers are participating in promotions benefiting cancer research during the month of October by donating a portion of each sale of E15 to organizations fighting breast cancer. READ MORE SHARE
Green Biologics selects Caldic as its EU distribution partner Green Biologics Inc. recently announced a agreement with Caldic B.V. to distribute its biobased, high-purity chemicals, including n-butanol, acetone and other associated product to customers in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. READ MORE SHARE
Toyota develops DNA technology that benefits feedstock production Toyota Motor Corp. recently announced that it has developed a new deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) analysis technology is capable of improving the efficiency of identifying and selecting useful genetic information for agricultural plant improvement. READ MORE SHARE
DOE BETO hosts biorefinery optimization workshop Oct. 5–6 U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office hosted a Biorefinery Optimization Workshop Oct 5-6 in Chicago. The event focused on integrated biorefineries working to produce biofuels, biochemicals, and bioproducts. READ MORE SHARE
Renewable Industries Canada: Anti-biofuels report skewed, flawed Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission has released a skewed, flawed and unacceptable report calling on policymakers to rethink biofuels policies, according to Renewable Industries Canada. READ MORE SHARE
RFA website now tracking E15 prices, data Searching for stations offering 15 percent ethanol blends—and prices—just got a lot easier. The website E85prices.com, managed by the Renewable Fuels Association, now includes E15 in its services. READ MORE SHARE
ePURE: 2030 renewables policy needs strong approach on biofuel The European renewable ethanol association ePURE is speaking out on EU energy policy, stressing European Commission should apply its own latest available science on biofuels if the EU renewable energy policy is to be a success. READ MORE SHARE
GRFA celebrates completion of COP21 ratification process On Oct. 6, Bliss Baker, the president of the Global Renewable Fuels Alliance, celebrated the passage of the Paris Agreement reached at COP21. The agreement will enter into force Nov. 4 and become binding on the 197 parties to the convention. READ MORE SHARE
USGC: Map helps tell story of grain export value to US economy The U.S. Grains Council recently launched an interactive online map showing the value of U.S. grain exports to farmers and the economies of each U.S. state. The new tool is available at www.grains.org/tradevaluemap. READ MORE SHARE
RFA announces 2017 officers for board of directors The Renewable Fuels Association recently announced the election of officers for the board of directors. Mick Henderson, general manager at Commonwealth Agri-Energy LLC, will serve as chairman of the board of directors. READ MORE SHARE
Agenda, experts set for Biofuels Financial Conference Oct. 17-18 Produced by Christianson & Associates and organized by BBI, the event, taking place in Minneapolis, focuses on the best ways for biofuels producers to become more familiar with the latest financial options in today's ethanol and biodiesel industries. READ MORE SHARE
China issues preliminary determinations on DDGS investigations The U.S. Grains Council has been working to respond to recent preliminary duty determinations in ongoing antidumping and countervailing duties investigations by China. READ MORE SHARE