Solenis has launched its Polystabil AS4535 scale inhibitor specifically designed to help fuel ethanol producers control scale in their evaporators, improving heat transfer and reducing downtime while meeting regulatory guidelines for chemical usage.
New research suggests that ethanol producers can improve the long-term storage stability of distillers grains and distillers corn oil.
The final week of April marked the first time Genscape D6 ethanol Q-renewable identification numbers (Q-RINs) were generated within the U.S. EPA Moderated Transaction System. Four ethanol facilities are now generating Q-RINs, with more expected soon.
The two awards given out at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo were presented Tuesday, June 2, at the start of the general session. Ray Defenbaugh won the High Octane Award and John Caupert was named the Award of Excellence recipient.
Solenis has launched a novel family of antibiotic-free fermentation aids to help fuel ethanol producers improve efficiency and address regulatory and consumer concerns about antibiotics in the food chain.
The U.S. EPA has approved eight new corn starch pathway under the Efficient Producer pathway petition process. A total of 32 plants have now been awarded pathway approvals under the program since its launch last year.
If the ethanol industry unites behind a common goal, "we will be undefeatable," Big River Resources CEO Ray Defenbaugh told the opening session at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop underway in Minneapolis.
On May 31, drivers of 2001 and newer vehicles could purchase lower-cost E15. Yet starting June 1, thousands of motorists will pull up to an E15 pump and be greeted by a new label stating "for flexible fuel vehicles only."
The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification group is holding two free events in the United States in late June, including a Global Risk Assessment Services workshop and a regional stakeholder meeting.
CHS Inc. recently announced it has acquired the Patriot Renewable Fuels ethanol plant from Patriot Holdings LLC in Annawan, Illinois. The 125 MMgy facility is the second ethanol plant that CHS has purchased.
Roughly 200 ethanol plants are represented at the 31st Annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo that got underway Monday evening at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, has resolved a patent dispute with Superior Oil Co. over methods for using chemical additives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of corn oil extraction in fuel ethanol production.
On June 1, the USDA announced that incentives will resume this summer for farmers, ranchers and forest landowners interested in growing and harvesting biomass for renewable energy. The support comes through the Biomass Crop Assistance Program.
As part of an ongoing retailer-focused campaign called Flex Fuel Forward, the American Coalition for Ethanol is debuting www.FlexFuelForward.com, a new website for gas and fuel marketers who have questions about E15, E85, and other flex fuel blends.
Syngenta is featuring two exciting new ethanol industry innovations at the 31st annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo held in Minneapolis from June 1 to June 4, including Cellerate process technology and Enogen Value Tracker.
It's the first day of FEW. To be specific, today the Ethanol 101 pre-conference and the expo grand opening and welcome reception are happening. Tomorrow is the general session and many panel presentations, which continue through Wednesday.
Poet partners to fight pollution and deforestation in Haiti with ethanol cookstoves.
Consumer-driven changes peck their way up the food chain to distillers grains producers.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the USDA will invest up to $100 million in a Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership to support the infrastructure needed to make more renewable fuel options available to American consumers.
The U.S. EPA has released a proposed rule containing 2014, 2015 and 2016 renewable volume requirements (RVOs) under the renewable fuel standard (RFS), along with a proposed 2017 RVO for biomass-based diesel ahead of its June 1 judicial deadline.
Propel Fuels has published "E85: A California Success Story," a white paper and associated website illustrating California's emergence as the national leader in the use of sustainable E85 flex fuel.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced the 2015-'16 sugarcane harvest is expected to increase when compared to last year, with a higher percentage of going to ethanol production.
A recent U.S. Department of Energy webinar included preview of the 2016 U.S. Billion-Ton Study update, which is currently scheduled for release in June 2016. The event was presented by DOE's Bioenergy Technologies Office.
Renewable energy accounted for 9.8 percent of total domestic energy consumption in 2014. This marks the highest renewable energy share since the 1930s, when wood was a much larger contributor to domestic energy supply.
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory recently released a study that has determined most existing fuel dispensing components, including underground storage tanks, are compatible with E15. A webinar to discuss the report is planned for June 11.
Drivers of flex-fuel vehicles in Nebraska and Iowa will be able to fill up with E85 for just 85 cents per gallon during six upcoming promotions at Kum & Go locations in the Omaha metro area. The events are planned for each Thursday through July 2.
Iowa's entire federal delegation, along with America's Renewable Future is urging the EPA to keep the renewable volume obligation (RVO) levels consistent with Congress's intent when the renewable fuel standard (RFS) became law.
The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office has announced it will host a webinar on biofuel affordability on May 27. The event, titled "A Changing Market for Biofuels and Bioproducts," will address research related to biomass supply.
The Surface Transportation Board has announced it will hold a public hearing on June 10 in Washington, D.C., to examine issues related to the accessibility of rate compliant procedures for grain shippers.
Forty-two of Nebraska's 49 senators recently sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy pushing the agency to continue its support for renewable fuels when drafting rules that could limit amounts of ethanol blended with gasoline.
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