Ethanol Week - August 23, 2022

Biden signs new SAF, hydrogen, clean fuel tax credits into law President Joe Biden on Aug. 16 signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, calling the legislation the “biggest step forward in climate—ever” and stressing it will allow the U.S. to boldly take additional steps towards meeting its climate goals. READ MORE SHARE
USDA opens new application window for HBIIP The USDA announced the opening of a new $100 million, 90-day application window for the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program on Aug. 23. Applications for the current round of funding can be submitted through Nov. 21. READ MORE SHARE
	ADM, LG Chem to produce lactic acid, bioplastics in Illinois South Korea-based LG Chem and Archer Daniels Midland Co. on Aug. 15 announced the launch of two U.S.-based joint ventures, GreenWise Lactic and LG Chem Illinois Biochem, to meet demand for plant-based products and bioplastics. READ MORE SHARE
Aemetis to supply Aer Lingus, British Airways with SAF Aemetis Inc. announced on Aug. 22 that it has agreed to a multi-year agreement with International Airlines Group to supply SAF to help power British Airways and Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus’ flights from San Francisco Airport from 2025. READ MORE SHARE
Praj inaugurates 2G ethanol plant Praj has announced the inauguration of Indian Oil Corp. Ltd.'s 2G ethanol plant. Praj is technology licensor and EPCM partner for the landmark project. The facility produces ethanol from rice straw feedstock. READ MORE SHARE
	EPA: 1.7 billion RINs generated in July The U.S. EPA released updated renewable identification number (RIN) data on Aug. 18, reporting that 1.7 billion RINs were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in July, down slightly from the same month of last year. READ MORE SHARE
UNICA: Ethanol production up in late July UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has released data showing that sugarcane processing and ethanol production by mills in the south-central region of the country was up during the second half of July. READ MORE SHARE
ACE honors ethanol industry contributor Randall Doyal The American Coalition for Ethanol honored long-time ethanol industry leader Randall (Randy) Doyal, retired CEO of Al-Corn Clean Fuel in Claremont, Minnesota, for his contributions during the organization’s 35th annual conference. READ MORE SHARE
EIA: Ethanol production down 4%, stocks up 1% U.S. fuel ethanol production dropped nearly 4 percent the week ending Aug. 12, falling below 1 million barrels per day for the first time since mid-May, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Aug. 17. Ethanol stocks were up nearly 1 percent. READ MORE SHARE
LCFC urges CARB to recognize climate smart ag in LCFS rulemaking The Low Carbon Fuels Coalition on Aug. 7 sent a letter to the California Air Resources Board urging the agency to recognize farming practices and other methods of climate smart agriculture (CSA) in its upcoming Low Carbon Fuel Standard rulemaking. READ MORE SHARE
Sen. Cramer tours Blue Flint Ethanol carbon sequestration project U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, joined the Associated Builders and Contractors for a tour of Blue Flint Ethanol LLC’s carbon sequestration project and Tailgate on Aug. 16. READ MORE SHARE
ITA seeks additional nominations for REEEAC The ITA is seeking additional nominations for members of its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee in an effort to widen the pool of qualified candidates and to ensure that diverse points of view are represented. READ MORE SHARE