Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) recently released its third quarter clean energy jobs report, reporting that more than 18,000 clean energy and clean transportation jobs were announced in 23 states during the quarter.
Japan is a mature market, but ethanol could represent a new opportunity in the country. In partnership with industry associations, the U.S. Grains Council has opened a strategic discussion with key industry and government officials about biofuels.
The December issue of EPM contains several articles based on the issues theme of plant safety and emergency response, as well as more information about the E15 situation in Chicago and Abengoa's recent plant ground breaking, writes Tom Bryan.
Highlands EnviroFuels LLC has signed a letter of intent to become a Gevo Inc. licensee to produce renewable isobutanol at its proposed Florida plant.
Commodities report: As ethanol futures prices have surged higher, gasoline prices and the entire energy complex have remained under pressure. This has quickly changed the dynamic between ethanol and gasoline markets.
I recently attempted to rent a FFV for a work trip and had a less than satisfactory experience.
While every EH&S manager's playbook is unique, safeguarding human health and protecting the environment are their common goals.
A new free mobile app offered by the RFA provides smartphone users with access to ethanol news and information, writes Bob Dinneen.
It's confusing to watch Congress do nothing but saber rattling in the face of the current U.S. rail crisis, writes Mike Bryan. Government intervention in this issue seems like a no brainer.
The U.S. EPA announced Friday morning it would not be finalizing the 2014 renewable volume obligation requirements (RVO) by the end of the year. This will also affect the compliance deadline for 2013, which will be moved into 2015.
Changes to OSHS's hazard communication rules will standardize classification and labeling of chemicals globally in an effort to protect workers. At the same time, it's creating confusion during the transition to the new system.
A Year Makes a Big Difference
By Tom Buis
November 21, 2014
In the year 2014, the ethanol industry stepped up to defend the RFS, E15 was offered at new gas stations and three cellulosic ethanol plants began producing ethanol, writes Tom Buis, predicting that 2015 will be just as promising.
AAA's claims about E15 don't stack up to the facts, writes Ron Lamberty of ACE. With the help of two motor clubs, that organization helped reveal the truth just like Scooby-Doo and his friends do in the cartoons.
Court documents dated Oct. 23, which ruled in favor of 14 ethanol plant defendants, were unsealed Nov. 13, revealing details of a court battle over corn oil separation technology. The cases concern patents owned by a subsidiary of GreenShift Corp.
On Nov. 19, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that aims to prohibit the U.S. EPA from proposing regulations based on science that is not transparent or not reproducible by a vote of 237 to 190.
Companies should take steps to improve safety, compliance and loss control because it's the right thing to do, rather than simply to avoid citations.
The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials and Elements Software Ltd. are working together to help RSB members track their biofuel feedstocks. Elements is a web based traceability platform that will help with Renewable Energy Directive compliance.
The U.S. EPA has published renewable identification number (RIN) generation data for October, reporting that more than 1.4 billion RINs were generated during the month across all five categories, including more than 7 million cellulosic RINs.
UNICA is looking forward to working with Brazil's newly re-elected President Dilma Rouseff on putting the right policies in place for the country's future, writes Leticia Phillips.
The potential for producing butanol as a biofuel has become a bit more promising, thanks to USDA scientists and their partners. The research suggests that barley straw and corn stover could be cost-effective feedstocks for producing biobutanol.
Construction on Abengoa's self-powered cellulosic ethanol facility is complete. But that doesn't mean efforts to innovate are over.
Although several new requirements in the FSMA may impact ethanol plants, writes Andrew Anderson of Faegre Baker Daniels, the preventative control rule is likely the one that will have the most significant impact on day-to-day operations.
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association has reported that nine of Iowa's advanced biofuel producers sent a letter to the entire Iowa Congressional Delegation encouraging the swift passage of a tax extenders package.
The U.S. EPA has released a revised framework for assessing biogenic CO2 emissions from stationary sources, along with a memo that provides regulatory guidance on how the framework will impact the Clean Power Plan and certain permitting requirements.
A new study released by Michigan State University researchers Bruce Dale and Seungdo Kim shows ethanol use by Michigan drivers and boaters reduces pollution by cutting down on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Dyadic International has released third quarter financial results, reporting increases in net product revenue and gross profit. "The past quarter continues to be an extremely exciting time at Dyadic," said Dyadic CEO Mark Emalfarb.
Having led the charge to ban leaded gasoline 30 years ago, Marilyn Katz is leading a campaign to require E15 in the Windy City.
Codes of practice outline best practices for reducing risks when loading ethanol tank cars.
Abengoa recently released third quarter financial results, reporting positive performance for the company's biofuels business. For the first nine months of the year, the company reported overall revenues in line with those achieved in 2013.
An analysis of real-world land use data recently released by Iowa State University raises serious doubts about the accuracy of economic models used by regulatory agencies to penalize ethanol for purported "indirect land use changes."
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