Business

March 28, 2023

CIB provides $277 loan to Varennes Carbon Recycling project

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Cellulosic, BusinessThe Canadian Infrastructure Bank on March 27 awarded a $277 million loan to a joint-venture partnership between Shell, Suncor, Proman and the government of Quebec that will enable construction of a biorefinery based on Enerkem technology. READ MORE

March 28, 2023

New nationwide poll: Voters want E15 available year-round

BY Renewable Fuels Association Found In:Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerAs the Biden administration and Congress consider taking action to allow continued sales of lower-cost E15 this summer, a new poll shows overwhelming support among voters for ensuring the popular fuel blend remains available year-round. READ MORE

March 27, 2023

Iowa bill limits use of eminent domain for CO2 pipelines

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Coproducts, Business, PolicyThe Iowa House of Representatives on March 22 voted 73 to 20 in favor of a bill that would require CO2 pipeline companies to acquire at least 90 percent of route miles through voluntary deals before they could seek the use of eminent domain. READ MORE

March 27, 2023

Rex reports progress with CCS project, plans capacity expansion

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Markets, Coproducts, BusinessRex American Resources Inc. released fiscal Q4 results on March 23, reporting a profitable quarter. During an earnings call, company officials discussed plans to increase ethanol production capacity and reported progress with a CCS project. READ MORE

March 27, 2023

ITA’s renewable energy advisory committee to meet April 4

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Business, PolicyThe U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration has announced its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee will hold a hybrid meeting on April 4 in Washington, D.C. READ MORE

March 24, 2023

USGC signs ethanol MOU in Panama

BY U.S. Grains Council Found In:Markets, Business, PolicyThe USGC and the Industrial Association of Sugar Cane of Panama signed an ethanol MOU during a regional seminar held by USGS in Panama City on March 21-22 to discuss the benefits and challenges of ethanol blending in the region. READ MORE

March 23, 2023

Regan discusses RFS RVOs, E15 waiver during Senate hearing

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerSen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., pressed U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan on the agency’s proposed biomass-based diesel RFS RVOs and its delayed action on a Midwest E15 petition during a March 22 Senate committee hearing. READ MORE

March 23, 2023

UNICA: Ethanol sales up in February

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Markets, Feedstocks, BusinessUNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced ethanol sales for February were up nearly 5 percent when compared to the same month of 2022. Corn ethanol production also continued to grow. READ MORE

March 23, 2023

If governors’ E15 petition is delayed, emergency waivers needed

BY Renewable Fuels Association Found In:Markets, Business, PolicyIf the U.S. EPA decides to defer implementation of year-round E15 petitions from eight state governors until 2024, then the agency must exercise its authority to issue emergency waivers allowing continued sales of E15 this summer, according to RFA. READ MORE

March 23, 2023

USGC: Study showcases ethanol’s advantages in various countries

BY U.S. Grains Council Found In:Markets, Business, PolicyThe USGC recently partnered with Turner, Mason & Company, a leading energy research and consulting firm, to conduct a study that quantifies the economic and strategic benefits of blending ethanol in various countries. READ MORE

March 23, 2023

2023 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo releases agenda

BY BBI International Found In:Operations, Markets, Feedstocks, Coproducts, Cellulosic, Business, Policy, RetailerEthanol Producer Magazine announced this week the preliminary agenda for the 2023 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) taking place June 12-14, 2023 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. READ MORE

March 22, 2023

EIA: Ethanol production down 2%, stocks down 1%

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, BusinessU.S. ethanol production fell nearly 2 percent the week ending March 17, falling below 1 million barrels per day for the first time since early January, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on March 22. Stocks of ethanol were down 1 percent. READ MORE

March 22, 2023

Senate bill aims to create high-octane, low-carbon fuel standard

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerSens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa; Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.; Joni Ernst, R-Iowa; and Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., on March 22 reintroduced the Next Generation Fuel Act, a bill that aims to establish a high-octane, low-carbon fuel standard. READ MORE

March 22, 2023

Getting the most carbon credit for ethanol

BY Dave Vander Griend, ICM Inc. Found In:Operations, Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerModeling ethanol’s carbon emissions derived from corn, often referred to as “Field to Wheels,” does not capture the benefits of emissions reductions created by changes to the finished gasoline fuel blend (chemistry) or improved vehicle efficiency. READ MORE

March 21, 2023

Ethanol groups urge EPA to allow E15 sales this summer

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerThe ethanol industry urged the U.S. EPA to to reinstate the ability to sell E15 year-round ahead of the 2023 summer driving season during a March 21 hearing held to gather comments on a rulemaking to allow year-round E15 in eight Midwest states. READ MORE

March 21, 2023

Governors continue to advocate for summer 2023 E15 sales

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Business, PolicyIowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on March 21 sent U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan a letter urging the agency to allow E15 sales during the 2023 summer driving season. READ MORE

March 21, 2023

Biden, Vilsack and Regan celebrate National Agriculture Day

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Markets, Feedstocks, Coproducts, Cellulosic, Business, PolicyPresident Joe Biden has proclaimed March 21 as National Agriculture Day. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and EPA Administrator Michael Regan issued comments recognizing the ag community for its work to provide the U.S. with food, fuel and fiber. READ MORE

March 21, 2023

DOE offers $14M to optimize production of biofuels, biochemicals

BY U.S. Department of Energy Found In:Coproducts, Cellulosic, Business, PolicyThe U.S. Department of Energy on March 21 announced $14 million in funding to support and optimize the production of affordable biofuels and biochemicals while significantly reducing carbon emissions. READ MORE

March 20, 2023

Minnesota ethanol industry contributes $2.7B to state’s economy

BY Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association Found In:Operations, Markets, Feedstocks, Coproducts, Business, Policy, RetailerMinnesota’s ethanol industry contributed $2.7 billion to the state’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022, according to a new study by the University of Minnesota Extension that was sponsored by the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association. READ MORE

March 20, 2023

PROtect acquires Houston Integrity Consultants

BY PROtect LLC Found In:BusinessPROtect LLC has acquired Houston, Texas-based Houston Integrity Consultants. HIC is a specialized provider of risk based inspection (RBI) services which includes industry-leading inspection data management system (IDMS) software. READ MORE

March 17, 2023

RFA helps retailers win $36M in latest round of HBIIP grants

BY Renewable Fuels Association Found In:Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerThe USDA recently concluded the latest round of its Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program, and once again the RFA helped dozens of retailers apply for, and win, grant awards that will expand the availability of higher ethanol blends. READ MORE

March 17, 2023

Growth Energy honors Kelly Nieuwenhuis at ELC

BY Growth Energy Found In:BusinessOn March 17 at its annual Executive Leadership Conference, Growth Energy awarded member Kelly Nieuwenhuis with its highest honor, America’s Fuel Award. Nieuwenhuis is an Iowa farmer and longtime ethanol advocate. READ MORE

March 17, 2023

DOE announces $590 million to increase bioenergy research

BY U.S. Department of Energy Found In:Business, PolicyThe U.S. DOE has announced $590 million to renew its four existing Bioenergy Research Centers. This funding will help support the DOE's research into the next generation of sustainable, cost-effective bioproducts and bioenergy. READ MORE

March 17, 2023

NREL: Regional analysis can help accelerate deployment of SAF

BY National Renewable Energy Laboratory Found In:Markets, Coproducts, BusinessReserachers at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory are evaluating the regional variables associated with deploying sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), including a case study of Chicago O’Hare International Airport. READ MORE

March 16, 2023

EPA: 1.72 billion RINs generated in February

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Cellulosic, Business, PolicyThe U.S. EPA on March 16 released data showing that nearly 1.72 billion renewable identification number (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in February, up from 1.54 billion generated during the same month of 2022. READ MORE

March 16, 2023

EPA: 1 new SRE petition filed, 25 SRE petitions now pending

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Business, PolicyThe U.S. EPA on March 16 released updated data showing that one small refinery exemption (SRE) petition has been filed under the RFS over the past month. A total of 25 SRE petitions are now pending, up from 24 that were pending as of mid-February. READ MORE

March 16, 2023

RFA: California E85 sales skyrocket past 100M gallons in 2022

BY Renewable Fuels Association Found In:Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerSales of E85 flex fuel in California in 2022 surged 66 percent over 2021 and more than doubled the pre-pandemic record set in 2019, according to new data released by the California Air Resources Board. READ MORE

March 16, 2023

Growth Energy kicks off 2023 Executive Leadership Conference

BY Growth Energy Found In:Business, PolicyGrowth Energy CEO Emily Skor kicked off Growth Energy's 14th annual Executive Leadership Conference with a speech that emphasized the hard-won progress made last year and ongoing innovation by the group's members. READ MORE

March 16, 2023

RFA comments on California LCFS compliance targets, modeling

BY Renewable Fuels Association Found In:Business, PolicyIn comments submitted to the California Air Resources Board on potential changes to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, the RFA identified several areas in CARB’s proposal and underlying analysis that need improvement. READ MORE

March 16, 2023

Gevo, SIRE partner to measure, report and verify CI

BY Gevo Inc. Found In:Operations, BusinessGevo Inc. has entered into a joint development agreement with SIRE to measure, report and verify CI through the entire value chain, inclusive of climate-smart agriculture practices to lower the carbon footprint of SIRE’s product portfolio. READ MORE