The U.S. exported 145.87 million gallons of ethanol and 645,592 metric tons of distillers grains in June, according to data released by the USDA FAS on Aug. 6. Exports of both products were up when compared to June 2023.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration maintained its forecasts for 2024 and 2025 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released on Aug. 6. The outlook for fuel ethanol blending was also unchanged.
The RFA has welcomed Enerflex Ltd. and Skyven Technologies as its newest associate members. These companies share RFA's dedication to promoting sustainable energy solutions and fostering the growth of the renewable fuels industry.
From an idea in the lab to a commercial product now approved by the EPA, ethanol-based blendstocks for drop-in fuels have arrived.
Vertimass seeks to diversify ethanol market opportunities for ethanol producers by commercializing its unique single-step CADO technology for making SAF, gasoline, LPG and chemicals.
The Andersons Inc. released second quarter results on Aug. 6, reporting strong performance for its renewables segment on improved ethanol margins supported by lower corn basis and strong export demand.
Green Plains Inc. released Q2 financial results on Aug. 6, reporting progress with the clean sugar, high protein coproduct and CCS projects. Market fundamentals are looking strong going into the second half of 2024, according to the company.
Michigan Milk Producers Association and Canadian Dairy Distillery on Aug. 6 celebrated the groundbreaking of their innovative $41 million ethanol plant in Constantine, Michigan. The 2.2 MMgy facility will take in milk permeate as feedstock.
Aemetis Inc., a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company focused on low and negative carbon intensity products that replace fossil fuels, on Aug. 1 announced Q2 2024 revenues were up 48% when compared to the same period of 2023.
An IFF scientist outlines how enzymes can help producers maximize distillers corn oil extraction in fermentation.
ImagoAI Inc. has announced a new collaboration with the USDA that aims to transform the landscape of mycotoxins testing by developing a handheld mycotoxins test that delivers results in less than 30 seconds.
The RFA has scheduled a Food Safety Modernization Act training program on Preventive Controls for Animal Food compliance, tailored specifically for the ethanol industry. The 20-hour course will be held Aug. 27-29 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Operable U.S. biofuel capacity expanded in May, with gains for ethanol, biodiesel and renewable diesel, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on July 31. Feedstock consumption was down.
Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and 13 of their colleagues are urging Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to restrict the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit to fuels made from domestic feedstocks.
Verbio has commenced the commercial production of corn-based ethanol at its 60 MMgy biorefinery facility in Nevada, Iowa. The facility also has the capacity to produce 2.3 million MMbtu of RNG.
Flex fuel vehicle drivers can reap substantial savings on Aug. 5 in celebration of Pearson Fuel's first national E85 Day. More than 200 Pearson Fuels retail stations will offer E85 for $1.85 per gallon from 8:30am Aug. 5 to 8:30am on Aug. 6.
The Surface Transportation Board on July 15 announced that it will hold an in-person public hearing on Sept. 16 and 17, 2024, to gather information about recent trends and strategies for growth in the freight rail industry.
U.S. fuel ethanol production reached a record high of 1.109 million barrels per day the week ending July 26, up slightly from the previous record of 11.08 million barrels per day set late 2017, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on July 31.
Growth Energy on July 31 filed a notice of intent to sue the U.S. EPA regarding the agency’s anticipated failure to meet its statutory deadline for issuing the 2026 Renewable Volume Obligation under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Fluid Quip Technologies on July 30 announced the successful completion and commissioning of the world’s largest MSC System to date at Tharaldson Ethanol’s 175 million-gallon biorefinery in Casselton, North Dakota.
Green Impact Partners Inc. has finalized the carbon credit pathways under the Alberta Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction program for its flagship project, the Future Energy Park, to be located in Calgary, Alberta.
ADM on July 30 released second quarter results, reporting improved ethanol margins supported by robust demand for fuel ethanol in both domestic and export markets. Stronger margins are currently expected to continue into the third quarter.
U.S. Grains Council members are gathered in Salt Lake City, Utah, for the organization’s 64th Board of Delegates Meeting, held July 29-31. Market development activities for ethanol and distillers grains were among the topics addressed at the event.
Sixteen retail service stations throughout the state have received grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to increase access to and sales of motor fuel blends containing at least 15% ethanol.
Propel Fuels Inc., a leading retailer of low-carbon fuels at stations throughout California, shared on July 29 that its trade secret misappropriation case against Phillips 66 Co. has been scheduled for jury trial on Aug. 26 .
Recently, nearly 100 industry stakeholders gathered for the U.S. Grains Council’s (USGC’s) 2024 Corn and Ethanol Conference in Tokyo, Japan. The event enhanced relationships between U.S. producers and agribusinesses and Japanese importers.
Valero Energy Corp. released Q2 financial results on July 25, reporting strong performance for both its ethanol and renewable diesel segments. The company’s SAF project in Texas remains on track to begin operations later this year.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was down 1% the week ending July 19, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on July 24. Ethanol stocks were up more than 2% and exports were down 34%.
LanzaJet on July 24 announced a strategic investment from Airbus. The investment enables LanzaJet to continue to build its capability and capacity to scale its proprietary ethanol to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) process technology.
The U.S. EPA on June 7 approved an efficient producer pathway for Siouxland Ethanol LLC’s corn ethanol plant located in Jackson, Nebraska. The approval allows the facility to generate RINs under the RFS for non-grandfathered volumes of ethanol.
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