The U.S. exported more that 1.33 billion gallons of fuel ethanol last year, down from 1.46 billion gallons in 2019, according to data released by the USDA on Feb. 5. Despite the pandemic, that level of exports is the fourth highest volume on record.
A new study commissioned by the Urban Air Initiative is underway to determine whether corn-based ethanol makes a larger contribution to the reduction of GHG emissions than it is currently receiving credit.
A bipartisan group of 15 senators sent a letter to Acting EPA Administrator Jane Nishida on Feb. 3 urging the agency to review the three small refinery exemptions (SREs) approved by the Trump administration on Jan. 19.
Novozymes released fourth quarter financial results on Feb. 2, reporting that its bioenergy segment was negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The reduction in bioenergy sales, however, improved in the fourth quarter.
Sens. John Thune, R-S.D., and Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., on Feb. 4 reintroduced a bill that aims to compel the EPA to take action on submitted RFS pathway petitions and set a deadline for the agency to act on future pathway and registration petitions.
IFF announced on Feb. 1 the completion of the previously announced merger of IFF and DuPont's Nutrition & Biosciences business, pursuant to a Reverse Morris Trust transaction. The combined company will continue to operate under the name IFF.
The RFA's Young Professionals Network recently onboarded its 100th member. The YPN was formed last summer as an initiative to bring together innovative and dedicated young professionals who work in the U.S. ethanol industry.
Sens. John Thune, R-S.D., and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., on Feb. 3 reintroduced legislation that aims to require the U.S. EPA to update its outdated greenhouse gas (GHG) modeling for ethanol and biodiesel.
U.S. ethanol production was up slightly the week ending Jan. 29, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Feb. 3. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol were up 3 percent.
The RFA helped 11 companies in seven states submit applications for 47 locations under the second round of the USDA's HBIIP. That could result in 233 new higher blend dispensers where consumers can enjoy the benefits of higher ethanol blends.
Michael Regan, President Biden's nominee to serve as administrator of the U.S. EPA, said the RFS will be a priority the current administration and stressed agriculture will have a seat at the table when it comes to Biden's climate objectives.
IRFA: Biofuels continue to have positive impact on Iowa's economy
By Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
February 02, 2021
A new study released Feb. 2 finds biofuels continue to have a significant positive impact on Iowa's economy, but recent market challenges reduced the job and household income impacts of ethanol and biodiesel production in the state.
Poet urges the Senate to swiftly consider the nominations of Pete Buttigieg for Secretary of Transportation, Michael Regan for the Administrator of the EPA and Tom Vilsack as Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture.
Alto Ingredients Inc., formerly Pacific Ethanol Inc., announced that it has increased its total annual production capacity of specialty alcohol to 140 million gallons, the majority of which will meet or exceed USP certifications.
Clariant has signed a license agreement with Harbin Hulan Sino-Dan Jianye Bio-Energy, a Chinese green energy company, for its sunliquid cellulosic ethanol technology. The facility will be built near Harbin City in Northeast China.
Secretary of agriculture nominee Tom Vilsack stressed the important role biofuels and bioenergy will play in meeting the Biden administration's climate goals during a Feb. 2 hearing before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.
A Peruvian tribunal announced on Jan. 29 that the U.S. ethanol industry and the U.S. government won an appeal on a countervailing duty case brought against U.S. ethanol in Peru, reversing 15-cent per gallon duty on U.S. ethanol.
Aemetis Inc. on Feb. 1 announced the opening of a bid proposal process for $2 billion in offtake contracts for the launch of its proposed 25 MMgy biorefinery in Riverbank, California, that will produce jet fuel, renewable diesel and other byproducts.
On Jan. 29, Growth Energy, along with others in the biofuels industry, filed an opening brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit challenging the U.S. EPA's failure to properly establish 2020 RFS blending targets.
Varennes Carbon Recycling, the landmark waste to biofuels plant in Varennes, Québec, has now reached financial close, with investment agreements signed by Proman and its partners, Shell, Suncor, the Government of Québec, and Enerkem.
The Carbon Capture Coalition on Jan. 21 sent a memo to President Biden's climate team that includes a targeted list of climate, energy, infrastructure and related federal policy recommendations for the first 100 days of his administration.
Isabelle Ausdal joined the U.S. Grains Council on Dec. 14 as the manager of ethanol trade policy and economics in the organization's Washington, D.C., headquarters. She will assist in trade policy and economic analysis of market and policies.
Valero Energy Corp. released financial results on Jan. 28, reporting reduced operating income and production levels for its ethanol segment. The company's renewable diesel segment, however, is growing.
An alliance of farm, biofuels, and environmental organizations on Jan. 21 filed an amicus brief in objection to the SAFE Vehicles rule on the grounds that it fails to account for pollution from aromatic-laden fuel and ignores the benefits of ethanol.
Green Plains Inc.'s subsidiary, Green Plains Ord LLC, has entered into an asset purchase agreement with GreenAmerica Biofuels Ord LLC to sell its 65 MMgy ethanol plant located in Ord, Nebraska, for $64 million, plus working capital.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit has directed the U.S. EPA to submit a status report every 60 days “on its progress in complying with the court's remand� stemming from the July 2017 ruling in Americans for Clean Energy v EPA.
President Biden on Jan. 27 issued an executive order that aims to tackle the climate crisis, create jobs and restore scientific integrity across the federal government. The order addresses the production and sourcing of biobased products and fuels.
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor on Jan. 26 delivered the keynote address at IRFA's Annual Iowa Renewable Fuel Virtual Summit. In her speech, Skor reviewed the successes and challenges faced by the ethanol industry over the last year.
During his state of the industry address at the 2021 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit, Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw characterizes the Iowa biofuels industry as “battered, but battling for a better future."
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has announced the launch of the SYNERXIA Gemstone Collection, the next advancement in high-performance yeasts. The new collection from the XCELIS platform includes SYNERXIA SAPPHIRE and SYNERXIA RUBY.
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