Ethanol Week - December 27, 2022

EPA responds to GAO report on RIN prices, small refineries The U.S. EPA on Dec. 20 released a final analysis on the price of RINs and small refineries in response to a U.S. GAO report. The final analysis confirms the agency’s conclusion that small refineries recover their RFS compliance costs. READ MORE SHARE
Annual RFA survey: Virtually all automakers endorse E15 The Renewable Fuels Association’s annual review of vehicle owner’s manuals and warranty statements indicates that E15 is explicitly approved by the manufacturer for use in the vast majority of model year 2023 cars and light trucks. READ MORE SHARE
	USDA announces REAP awards, opens new funding round The USDA on Dec. 15 awarded $285 million to 844 projects under the Rural Energy for America Program. The agency also announced it is offering an additional $300 million in REAP funding, including $250 million allocated through the IRA. READ MORE SHARE
EIA: Ethanol production down 3%, stocks down 1% U.S. fuel ethanol production was down 3 percent the week ending Dec. 16, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Dec. 21. Ethanol stocks fell by more than 1 percent during the week. READ MORE SHARE
POET: 2022 highlights include presidential visit, new markets 2022 was a year of positive change for POET, including an acquisition that expanded global market access, new opportunities for POET’s bioproducts, and a visit from President Biden to announce summertime E15. READ MORE SHARE
	USGC: Staff joins Energy Week panel, highlights ethanol benefits In Panama City, Panama, U.S. Grains Council staff in Latin America and the Caribbean (LTA) participated in the VII Energy Week. Delegates from more than 21 countries attended the event to discuss energt-related topics. READ MORE SHARE
UNICA: Ethanol production, sales up in November UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced sugarcane processing by mills in the south-central region of the country was up during the second half of November. Ethanol production and sales also increased. READ MORE SHARE
Versalis acquires technology to produce enzymes for 2G ethanol Versalis, Eni's chemical company, has acquired the technology to produce enzymes for second-generation ethanol from DSM. The agreement has a strategic value for Versalis as it integrates with proprietary Proesa technology. READ MORE SHARE
RFA endorses stronger LCFS, complementary actions in California In comments submitted on Dec. 20 to the California Air Resources Board, the RFA stressed its ongoing support for the state’s LCFS and provided recommendations to strengthen and expand the landmark program beyond 2030. READ MORE SHARE