Ethanol Week - May 9, 2017

Green Plains reports strong first quarter Company CEO Todd Becker says Q1 results show that the company's ongoing diversification strategy is working and, in fact, helped minimize the effects of a weaker ethanol quarter. The company will acquire two Cargill feedlots this month. READ MORE SHARE
Brazil postpones ethanol tariff proposal Growth Energy, the Renewable Fuels Association and U.S. Grains Council commend the Brazilian government for postponing proposed ethanol tariff, expressing willingness to dialogue. READ MORE SHARE
	US ethanol industry comments on Canada's clean fuel standard USGC, Growth Energy and RFA representatives share U.S. experiences with Canadian counterparts as the northern neighbors consider a federal Clean Fuel Standard. READ MORE SHARE
The Andersons ethanol group records Q1 earnings of $1.7 M Improved ethanol margins boost The Andersons Q1 ethanol group earnings by $4.4 million over the Q1 2016 loss, to bring in $1.7 million on $154 million in revenues for Q1 2017. READ MORE SHARE
Praj celebrates inauguration of second-generation ethanol plant Praj Industries Ltd. has unveiled a demonstration-scale biorefinery capable of producing 1 MMly of cellulosic ethanol. The facility, located near Pune, India, is also expected demonstrate the production of additional renewable fuels and chemicals. READ MORE SHARE
ADM reports strong Q1, expects good ethanol margins for Q2, Q3 ADM CEO Luciano addresses ethanol outlook, NAFTA talk impacts and more in the first quarter earnings call with investors. READ MORE SHARE
IRFA applauds Perdue’s support for RFS, outreach to ag leaders On May 5, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue hosted a town hall on pressing issues concerning agriculture, renewable fuels, and rural America at the farm of Iowa Renewable Fuels Association member Bill Couser, near Nevada, Iowa. READ MORE SHARE
Gevo signs offtake agreement for renewable isooctane Gevo signs definitive supply agreement with HCS Holding for commercial supplies of renewable isooctane, initially from its Texas demo plant. Gevo expects to build a commercial plant alongside its Luverne, Minnesota, isobutanol facility. READ MORE SHARE
Sen. Wyden proposes Clean Fuel Tax Credit Clean energy tax reform package introduced that includes a proposal for a technology neutral tax credit designed to encourage the development and production of advanced and cellulosic biofuels. READ MORE SHARE
U of Nebraska to host process safety boot camp A four-day boot camp is planned for July 11-14 at the University of Nebraska-Kearney providing practical training with real-world applications on process safety at ethanol plants and other bioprocessing or chemical manufacturing facilities. READ MORE SHARE
Propel launches California octane tour California drivers will be able to fuel up for $1.05 as Propel Fuels launches its 105 Octane Tour. appealing to high-performance car drivers, the tour showcases the power of Flex Fuel E85 while reducing emissions and air pollution. READ MORE SHARE
Industry encouraged to turn out for Perdue town hall in Iowa ACE outlines important points to make to the new Secretary of Agriculture at the town hall meeting planned for May 5 on a cattle ranch near Nevada, Iowa. READ MORE SHARE