The IEA on Oct. 9 published its annual Renewables market report, which for the first time includes a chapter focused on renewable fuels that outlines expected growth in liquid biofuels, including SAF, biogas, and other forms of bioenergy through 2030.
Bunge Global SA on Oct. 1 announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its 50% share in Brazil-based BP Bunge Bioenergia to bp. With the transaction complete, bp now owns 100% of the business.
USGC Regional Ethanol Manager for the EU, U.K. and Canada Stephanie Larson in September met with Canadian officials to discuss how the U.S. industry can further support the country’s ongoing transition to higher ethanol blending rates.
Millions in federal funding is available to help carbon dioxide producers manage their CO2 and maximize their capture.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up more than 3% the week ending Oct. 4, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Oct. 9. Ethanol stocks were down nearly 6% and exports were up 38%.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration increased its forecast for 2025 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Oct. 8. The outlook for 2024 ethanol production was maintained.
POET is deploying ImagoAI’s Galaxy mycotoxins testing technology across approximately 30% of its fleet. This new addition to POET’s testing regime will significantly reduce plastic and packaging waste and enhance the sustainability of its operations.
An Iowa State University Extension tool gives a glimpse at how much climate-smart farming practices could shave off corn’s CI.
The USDA on Oct. 3 awarded $104 million in loans and grants to more than 300 clean energy projects under the Rural Energy for America Program. Projects under development at three ethanol plants were among those to receive funding.
Aemetis Inc. on Oct. 3 announced that its Aemetis Biogas subsidiary has completed initial construction of a multi-dairy anaerobic digester to process waste from approximately 14,000 dairy cows in Merced County, California.
Lummus Technology and Next Wave Energy Partners LP announced the production of the world's first renewable alkylate. This renewable alkylate, derived from ethanol, is a biobased, low carbon intensity fuel blending component.
In late August, representatives from the U.S. Grains Council and the U.S. ethanol industry embarked on an exploratory mission to China, aimed at gaining critical insights into the country’s ethanol market and policy landscape.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by 2% the week ending Sept. 27, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Oct. 2. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down slightly, and exports were up 17%.
Comstock Inc. has announced the execution of an exclusive license agreement and cooperative research and development agreement with NREL involving technologies developed by NREL and MIT for conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into SAF.
The government of Illinois on Sept. 30 announced Crysalis Biosciences Inc. will receive incentives under the state’s REV Illinois program to support its SAF project under development in Sauget, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri.
U.S. ethanol capacity expanded in July, while renewable diesel capacity fell and biodiesel capacity held steady, according to data released by the EIA on Sept. 30. Feedstock consumption was up when compared to both the previous month and July 2023.
Novonesis, formerly Novozymes, has introduced Innova Eclipse as the latest, most advanced yeast innovation for the ethanol production industry. The yeast is designed to break through fermentation barriers and withstand fermentation stressors.
ACE has assisted fuel retailers across the country by raising awareness of the USDA’s HBIIP through its flexfuelforward.com website, targeted digital advertising campaign and presence at multiple trade shows over the past year.
Gevo Inc. has acquired Cultivate Agricultural Intelligence LLC (CultivateAI) for $6 million in cash, with the opportunity for the sellers to receive additional earn-out payments. Gevo will fold CultivateAI into its wholly owned Verity subsidiary
Skyven Technologies has announced it will install its Skyven Arcturus, a steam generating heat pump, at Western New York Energy’s ethanol plant. The project will decrease the plant’s CO2 emissions by more than 20,000 metric tons per year.
The RFA elected officers and its board of directors on Sept. 25 at its annual membership meeting in Milwaukee. Jeff Oestmann, CEO of Aztalan Bio, was elected chair and Derek Peine, CEO of Western Plains Energy, was elected vice chairman.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by 5% the week ending Sept. 20, dipping below 1 million barrels per day for the first time since early May, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Sept. 25. Stocks were down 1% and exports were down 42%.
The International Air Transport Association has announced it will create the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Matchmaker to link airlines and SAF suppliers. The initiative is expected to launch during the first quarter of 2025.
The RFS has added Specialist Nutrition and Mickelson & Company as associate members. These organizations share a common vision with RFA’s membership and bring innovative approaches and fresh perspectives to the renewable fuels industry.
The American Carbon Alliance announced Indiana Ethanol Producers Association has joined its coalition. The ACA continues to gain momentum as ethanol trade associations across the country unite in support of carbon capture initiatives.
MN Bio-Fuels is highlighting biofuel infrastructure grant funding available under the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s AGRI Biofuels Infrastructure Program. Fuel retailers are strongly encouraged to apply before the Oct 30 deadline.
The Energy Futures Initiative Foundation, led by Ernest J. Moniz, the 13th U.S. Secretary of Energy, has released a study detailing pathways to further decarbonize ethanol to reach near net-zero carbon intensity (CI) by 2035 and negative CI by 2050.
GROWMARK purchases stake in Big River Resources
September 20, 2024
GROWMARK on Sept. 19 announced it has made an investment in Big River Resources LLC, an ethanol production company. The investment aligns with GROWMARK’s strategic goals to diversify and strengthen its operations.
Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed carbon capture project would add more than $3.26 billion in gross output across South Dakota over 12 years, according to the latest economic analysis from the Dakota Institute released on Sept. 9.
The U.S. EPA has announced that 2.06 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in August, down from 2.07 billion generated during the same month of last year. Total RIN generation for the first eight months of 2024 reached 16.49 billion.
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