Verbio on May 23 celebrated the groundbreaking of a conversion project at its ethanol plant in South Bend, Indiana, that will allow the facility to produce both ethanol and renewable natural gas (RNG) using an innovative production approach.
Growth Energy has presented Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen with its highest honor—the America’s Fuel Award— in recognition of his commitment to American bioethanol and his efforts to make Nebraska’s biofuels industry among the strongest in the nation.
The U.S. Grains Council on May 21 received notice of additional funding from the USDA under its Regional Agriculture Promotion Program. The award will disperse $17 million to the USGC for use in developing U.S. export markets.
The U.S. DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office awarded $2.18 million in funding to four additional projects as part of the Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium (FCIC) 2023 Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) call.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up 2% the week ending May 17, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 22. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down 1% while exports were down 10%.
This Memorial Day weekend, AAA projects 38.4 million drivers will hit the road over the holiday. Growth Energy estimates that U.S. consumers would collectively save up to $115 million in fuel costs this weekend by choosing Unleaded 88 (E15).
Blue Biofuels Inc. is pleased to announce that it has received a Notice of Allowance in Canada for the primary patent on its CTS process, #3,121,695 “System to Convert Cellulosic Materials into Sugar and Method of Using the Same.”
Sustainability solutions provider Azzera has added an industry-first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) management module to its CELESTE B2B Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform.
The House Committee on Agriculture on May 17 released a discussion draft of its version of the 2024 Farm Bill, formally titled the “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024.” The committee is scheduled begin markup of the bill on May 23.
ICM Inc. has announced Western New York Energy LLC will install ICM’s cutting-edge FOT Oil Recovery system, a two-step separation system integrated after the distillation process that significantly increases downstream oil recovery.
The RFA’s nationally recognized safety program has been honored with its 12th consecutive National Achievement Award from TRANSCAER. Missy Ruff, RFA’s director of safety and technical programs, also received an award for her efforts.
Hydro-Thermal Corp. received its second President’s “E” Star Award for Exports at a Washington, D.C. ceremony on May 14. The award recognizes U.S. entities contributing significantly to expanding U.S. exports.
The Australian government on May 14 released its $22.7 billion 2024-2025 budget. The plan, in part, includes provisions that aim to support the commercialization of net-zero technologies, such as SAF and renewable hydrogen.
The Chemical Catalysis for Bioenergy Consortium, a consortium of the U.S. DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office, has launched an effort that aims to gather community input on the development of new biomass processing facilities.
Aemetis Inc.on May 16 announced that the installation of a $12 million, 3 megawatt solar microgrid with battery storage and an AI energy management system has been completed at the Keyes ethanol plant.
LanzaJet on May 16 announced a $20 million investment from Groupe ADP, the world leader in airport design and operations. The investment enables LanzaJet to continue building its capability and capacity to deploy its SAF process technology globally.
More than 2.06 billion RINs were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in April, up from 1.84 billion generated during the same month of last year, according to data released by the U.S. EPA on May 16.
The U.S. EPA released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data on May 16, reporting that no new SRE petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard in the past month. A total of 38 SRE petitions remain pending.
India-based Fermbox Bio has announced the launch of EN3ZYME, a cutting-edge enzyme cocktail designed to enhance both the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of transforming pre-treated agri-based residues into fermentable, cellulosic sugars.
Ethanol Producer Magazine talks with ethanol producers and industry experts on best practices for plant shutdowns and managing capital expenditures in aging facilities.
Ethanol producers are increasingly relying on high-tech equipment and AI to stay ahead of the biorefinery maintenance curve.
Aemetis Inc. released Q1 results on May 9, reporting increased revenues. Company officials confirmed the company’s biodiesel, RNG and ethanol segments performed well during the quarter and provided an update of proposed SAF and CCS projects.
Anew Climate LLC has announced a marketing agreement with Summit Carbon Solutions. Under the terms of the agreement, Anew will market carbon dioxide removal credits generated from Summit biomass with carbon removal and storage (BiCRS) project.
The RFA has added BKV Corp. to its roster of associate members. BKV focuses on natural gas production and aims for net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, for their owned and operated upstream and midstream operations by the early 2030s.
The 2024 Ethanol Plant Personnel Salary and Job Satisfaction Survey results show an industry rewarding managers and department heads with pay ranging from $100,000 to over $200,000.
On its path to opening a facility designed to turn agriculture residue into a scalable biofuel business, SAFFiRE Renewables LLC plans to break ground on its pilot plant near Liberal, Kansas, in late 2024.
Premium Plant Services utilizes experience, automation, hydroblasting and dry ice for plant cleaning.
Visionary Fiber Technologies Inc. (VFT) has developed a proprietary distillers corn oil (DCO) purification process utilizing its Fiber Reactor (FR) technology.
LanzaTech Global Inc. on May 9 announced that that LanzaJet’s 10 MMgy ethanol-to-sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in Soperton, Georgia, in on track to begin producing fuel during the second quarter.
In April, the U.S. Grains Council led a group of Japanese journalists interested in biofuel production on a tour of several U.S. ethanol plants and organized meetings with supply chain leaders and policymakers.
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