EPA: 1.99 billion RINs generated in September
October 18, 2024
More than 1.99 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in September, up from 1.96 billion generated during the same month of last year. Total RIN generation for the first nine months of the year reached 18.58 billion
The U.S. EPA on Oct. 17 released updated SRE data, reporting that 129 SRE petitions are now pending under the RFS, up from 50 as of mid-September. No new petitions were filed, but nearly 80 previously denied petitions are being reevaluated.
The U.S. Grains Council escorted a group of media members representing the Korea Automobile Journalists Association on a tour of the U.S. ethanol value chain and organized meetings with leading industry stakeholders.
Gevo Inc. on Oct. 16 announced it has received a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee with disbursements totaling $1.46 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office for its Net-Zero 1 project (NZ1) in South Dakota.
The U.S. EPA on Oct. 15 released 2023 data collected under its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, including data on CO2 sequestration volumes at operational carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects at three U.S. ethanol plants.
The USDA on Sept. 30 published a final rule implementing several policy and procedure revisions for its OneRD Guarantee Loan Program, which houses several of the agency’s loan programs, including the Rural Energy for America Program.
CapCO2 Solutions has signed an MOU with Methylennium Energy. The two companies can capture waste CO2 produced at ethanol plants and use it to make green methanol. An initial project is expected to be operational in 2025.
Average U.S. ethanol plant earnings are currently stable and expected to continue the same trajectory, according to CoBank’s latest Quarterly Research Report, released Oct. 10. Production levels and exports are expected to remain high.
Green Plains Inc. on Oct. 1 announced that its subsidiary, Birmingham BioEnergy Partners LLC has completed the sale of its unit train terminal in Birmingham, Alabama, to Lincoln Terminal Company LLC.
LanzaTech Global Inc. has announced its plans to expand its biorefining platform capabilities to include operations that produce LanzaTech Nutritional Protein (LNP) as the primary product via its proprietary gas fermentation process.
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.
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