U.S. fuel ethanol production was up nearly 5% the week ending May 30, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on June 4. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol were up 1% and exports were up 127%.
A panel at the 2025 Fuel Ethanol Workshop will spotlight how agricultural conservation practices can create new markets and profit opportunities for ethanol producers and farmers. The panel will be moderated by ACE CEO Brian Jennings.
During its last scheduled meeting during fiscal year 2025, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program on June 4 awarded more than $1 million in cost-share grants to support the installation of E15 at 91 additional retail fuel sites across Iowa.
Nesika Energy increases revenue with efficient corn oil production.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has released data showing sugarcane processing and total ethanol production were both down during the first half of May. Corn ethanol production continued to trend higher.
Legislation pending in Nevada aims to create a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) incentive fund that would provide an incentive of $2.50 per gallon to domestic air carriers to support the purchase of SAF produced within the state.
LanzaJet and ATOBA Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on accelerating sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) deployment and creating new commercial models for the market.
Apache Stainless experts outline the various kinds of vessels and best practices for scope development.
Operable U.S. biofuel production capacity expanded slightly in March, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 30. Feedstock consumption was up when compared to the previous month, but down from March 2024.
The USDA Economic Research Service on May 29 released its latest quarterly trade outlook report, announcing the agency now expects the value of fiscal year (FY) 2025 ethanol exports to reach $4.3 billion, up from the February outlook of $4.2 billion.
The U.S. Department of Energy on May 30 announced it is terminating 24 awards issued by the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations totaling $3.73 billion. At least two ethanol-related projects are among those impacted by the terminations.
The U.S. Department of Energy on May 30 released an updated version of its 45ZCF-GREET modeling tool to account for new feedstocks and methods of production, including ethanol from corn wet-milling and natural gas from coal-mine methane.
Xylogenics Inc. has announced the issuance of a U.S. patent for a yeast strain that exhibits an enhanced ability to co-ferment maltose and glucose, a breakthrough in commercial fuel ethanol production.
The U.S. Grains Council, in collaboration with the Korea Biofuel Forum, a biofuel advocacy group, held its annual conference in Seoul in mid-May with the goal of promoting biofuel’s economic and environmental benefits to South Korean stakeholders.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up 2% the week ending May 23, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 29. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol were down 3% and exports were down 30%.
Legislation pending in the Illinois legislature aims to create a clean transportation standard (CTS) that would require a 25% reduction in in the lifecycle carbon intensity (CI) of ground transportation fuels within a 10-year period.
A notice published in the Federal Register by the U.S. EPA indicates that far fewer parties than originally anticipated have registered with the agency as biointermediate producers under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Rex American Resources on May 28 confirmed work continues on the carbon capture and storage (CCS) and capacity expansion projects at its One Earth Energy facility in Gibson City, Illinois. Both projects are expected to be operational next year.
The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report for May, reporting that corn use for fuel ethanol production in March was down when compared to the same month of last year.
Conestoga Energy on May 28 announced the successful completion of drilling operations for its first Class VI well designed for CCUS. The well is located near the company’s Bonanza BioEnergy ethanol plant in Garden City, Kansas.
ICM has signed a new agreement with Little Sioux Corn Processors to install ICM’s proprietary FOT Oil Recovery system at the company’s 170 MMgy ethanol plant in Marcus, Iowa. The project is expected to be operational in Q1 2026.
Gevo Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Agri-Energy LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gevo, to A.E. Innovation LLC for $7 million. The transaction includes Agri’s 18 MMgy ethanol production facility located in Luverne, Minnesota.
Biomass Magazine has announced the dates for the 19th annual International Biomass Conference & Expo. The event is scheduled to be held March 31-April 2, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.
Iowa state lawmakers in May approved tax legislation that, in part, aims to create a tax credit to incentivize sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production within the state. The bill is now under consideration by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds.
The Congressional Biofuels Caucus on May 22 launched for the 119th Congress. Caucus members recognize that biofuels are key to American energy independence and advocate for policies that support biofuel producers.
The Illinois House of Representatives on May 20 voted 91 to 19 in favor of a bill that could impact the siting of proposed CCS projects within the state. The Illinois Senate unanimously approved the legislation in April.
During the past six weeks, 10 taxis in Monterrey, Mexico converted to flex fuel technology and traveled more than 43,000 miles, using in excess of 1,500 gallons of E85. The trial resulted in reduced operating costs and emissions.
Virgin Australia and Boeing on May 22 released a report by Pollination on the challenges and opportunities of an International Book and Claim system for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) accounting.
The U.S. House of Representatives early on May 22 narrowly passed a reconciliation bill that includes provisions updating and extending the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit. The bill, H.R. 1, will now be considered by the U.S. Senate.
U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on May 21 stressed the agency is working “as fast as humanly possible” to finalize a rulemaking setting 2026 RFS RVOs during a hearing held by the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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