Ethanol Week - December 5, 2017

EPA finalizes 2018 RFS RVOs, 2019 RVO for biomass-based diesel The U.S. EPA has finalized the 2018 RFS RVO at 19.29 billion gallons of renewable fuel, including 288 million gallons of cellulosic biofuel, 2.1 billion gallons of biomass-based diesel, and 4.29 billion gallons of advanced biofuel. READ MORE SHARE
Ontario proposes increased blend mandate Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change has released a proposal to update the province’s Ethanol in Gasoline Regulation, increasing the blending mandate from 5 to 10 percent by 2020. READ MORE SHARE
	Abbott asks EPA to waive portion of RFS RVO On Dec. 1, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt requesting a waiver of Renewable Fuel Standard blending requirements, claiming the program is negatively impacting the state’s economy and employment. READ MORE SHARE
EPA issues documents discussing periodic reviews of the RFS On Nov. 30, the U.S. EPA published documents describing its interpretation of statutory requirements to conduct periodic reviews of certain aspects of the Renewable Fuel Standard and prior actions the agency has taken to fulfill its obligations. READ MORE SHARE
EPA: 19.23 million cellulosic RINs generated in October The U.S. EPA has released renewable identification number (RIN) data for October, announcing that nearly 1.68 billion RINs were generated during the month, including more than 19.23 million cellulosic RINs. READ MORE SHARE
Rex releases third quarter financial results Rex American Resources Corp. has released third quarter financial results, reporting that net sales and revenue reached $121.2 million, up 4.2 percent when compared to the $116.3 million reported for the same period of last year. READ MORE SHARE
UNICA: Ethanol production, sales up during first half of November UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has released production data for the first half of November, reporting more than 57 percent of the sugarcane processed went to ethanol production. READ MORE SHARE
Renewable Industries Canada unveils ‘Facts Don’t Lie’ ad campaign Renewable Industries Canada has launched a public awareness campaign on the environmental and economic benefits of biofuels mandates. Dubbed "Facts Don’t Lie," the campaign is designed to educate the public on the benefits of biofuels. READ MORE SHARE
Growth Energy educates drivers about green holiday fuel choices As drivers across the country hit the road during this busy holiday travel season, Growth Energy is launching a digital advertising campaign in E15 markets to educate drivers about the clean, high-performance fueling option that can save money. READ MORE SHARE
ICM technology produces solutions for animal nutrition ICM Inc. has announced data from two studies shows the production of value-added animal nutrition solutions for protein production is achievable with ICM’s patented Fiber Separation Technology and patented Fiber Separation Technology Next Gen. READ MORE SHARE
MAAPW receives EPA approval to produce cellulosic ethanol Edeniq Inc. recently announced that the U.S. EPA has approved Mid America Agri Products – Wheatland LLC’s registration to produce cellulosic ethanol at its ethanol production facility in Madrid, Nebraska, using Edeniq’s Pathway technology. READ MORE SHARE
RFA congratulates WNYE on 10-year anniversary Ten years ago, Renewable Fuels Association member company Western New York Energy began production at its 62-million gallon per year ethanol plant in Medina, New York. READ MORE SHARE
USGC finds new buyer of US DDGS in Ecuador Ecuador’s imports of U.S. DDGS increased 296 percent year-over-year to 22,200 metric tons in 2016/2017, the direct result of the U.S. Grains Council’s work to introduce the feed grains coproduct to the nation’s livestock sector. READ MORE SHARE
United Ethanol to install Whitefox ICE bolt-on membrane system United Ethanol LLC is to install a Whitefox ICE membrane system at its plant in Milton, Wisconsin. The modular bolt-on system frees up capacity in the distillation-dehydration section, enabling the plant to increase its annual production capacity. READ MORE SHARE
BETO launches new Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office has established the Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium, a research and development consortium focused on biomass supply, preprocessing, and conversion technologies. READ MORE SHARE
USGC: US DDGS exports to Vietnam resume Shipping containers containing 7,850 metric tons of U.S. DDGS arrived into the Port of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, between Oct. 25 and Nov. 10. The shipments were among the first orders filled since the country lifted its suspension of DDGS imports. READ MORE SHARE
Hunter Valley biofuel facility to advance ethanol production The Australian Renewable Energy Agency recently announced $11.9 million in funding for Australian biofuel company Ethanol Technologies Ltd. to complete the development and demonstration of its groundbreaking advanced biofuel technology. READ MORE SHARE
USGC, NCGA reiterate support for trade in South Korea, Mexico Leaders of the U.S. Grains Council and National Corn Growers Association recently traveled to South Korea and Mexico to engage with customers and officials during a period of policy uncertainty in the U.S. corn industry’s No. 1 and No. 3 markets. READ MORE SHARE
ARENA awards funding to Australian yeast developer The Australian Renewable Energy Agency recently announced $4.03 million in funding for Australian yeast developer Microbiogen to make production of bioethanol from plant waste cheaper and more efficient. READ MORE SHARE
Deadline to submit IBCE presentations ideas set for Dec. 1 The deadline for submitting speaker abstracts for the 11th annual International Biomass Conference & Expo is end of day Dec. 1. The event is set to take place April 16-18 at the Cobb Conference Center in Atlanta, Georgia. READ MORE SHARE