Ethanol Week - December 26, 2016

EPA extends comment period on REGS, point of obligation proposals On Dec. 20, the U.S. EPA announced it will extend the public comment periods for its Renewable Enhancement and Growth Support proposed rule and its proposed denial to change the point of obligation under the renewable fuel standard (RFS). READ MORE SHARE
EPA: 1.66 billion RINs generated in November The U.S. EPA has released renewable identification number (RIN) generation data for November, reporting that nearly 1.66 billion RINs were generated during the month, including more than 16.54 million cellulosic RINs. READ MORE SHARE
	Regional Feedstock Partnership report summarizes 7 years of work The Regional Feedstock Partnership recently published a report summarizing its strides from 2008 to 2014 toward addressing issues associated with the development of a sustainable and projectable supply of feedstocks in the U.S. READ MORE SHARE
Denmark approves 0.9 percent mandate for advanced biofuels On Dec. 15, the Danish Parliament voted to implement a 0.9 percent blending mandate for advanced biofuels in the transportation sector. The mandate is set to become effective in 2020. READ MORE SHARE
UNICA: 1.92 billion liters of ethanol sold in November UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has released its crop update for the second half of November, reporting that 789.46 million liters (208.55 million gallons) of ethanol were produced during the two-week period. READ MORE SHARE
IRFA accepting submissions for annual “Fuel the Future” contest Iowa high school students have an opportunity to make the most of their vacation by submitting an entry to the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association’s “Fuel the Future” Video Contest for a chance to win a $1,000 grand prize. READ MORE SHARE
ePURE appoints new secretary general The European renewable ethanol association (ePURE) has named Emmanuel Desplechin as its new secretary general effective immediately, replacing Robert Wright. Desplechin joined ePURE in 2013, serving as director for government affairs. READ MORE SHARE
USGC: South Korea seminar outlines benefits for US grains in 2017 More than 185 buying officials, feed manufacturers, corn millers, traders and end-users gathered in Seoul, South Korea, recently to improve their understanding of the U.S. grain supply and demand outlook for the coming year. READ MORE SHARE
Flint Hills achieves EPA approval for use of Edeniq technology Edeniq Inc. recently announced that the U.S. EPA approved Flint Hills Resources’ registration of its 120 MGPY Shell Rock, Iowa, ethanol plant for cellulosic ethanol production using Edeniq’s Pathway Technology. READ MORE SHARE
IRFA welcomes new communications director The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association has announced Cassidy Riley as its new communications director. Riley’s responsibilities will include media and member relations, social media and web communication, and several other duties. READ MORE SHARE
Anellotech announces breakthrough in extending catalyst lifetime Anellotech recently announced that it has developed proprietary technology to extend catalyst lifetime in its Bio-TCat process for low cost conversion of biomass into valuable aromatic chemicals and renewable fuels. READ MORE SHARE