As the Russian attack on Ukraine continues with no end in sight, its impact on oil and fuel prices is clearly felt each time someone fuels up at the pump. RFA's Robert White explains that E15 can offer a solution, helping to reduce fuel prices.
The U.S. EPA has released its FY 2023 congressional budget justification, outlining the agency's plans for $11.88 billion in requested funding. Initiatives related to the RFS are among those discussed by the EPA in the 1,000-plus page document.
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller and Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt on April 4 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan asking the agency to use its emergency waiver authority to allow E15 sales this summer.
Capturing the interactions between biofuels and agricultural industries and their connections with other economic activities was key to a first-of-its kind study published by reseraches at Purdue University.
Aemetis Inc. on April 4 announced the acquisition of an 8.5-acre property on Faith Home Road for $2 million. The property, located near the Aemetis Keyes renewable ethanol plant, will support the company's dairy RNG and CCS projects.
Representatives of the U.S. ethanol industry urging the U.S. EPA to improve its greenhouse gas (GHG) modeling of corn ethanol and other biofuels by adopting the U.S. Department of Energy's GREET model and using updated, transparent sources of data.
On April 1, 22 E15 fuel retail companies representing over 230 station locations across Iowa sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan calling on the agency to exercise its emergency powers to allow year-round sales of E15.
U.S. operable production capacity for fuel ethanol, biodiesel, and renewable diesel all increased in January, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on March 31. Feedstock use was down when compared to December.
The U.S. Grains Council has announced that Mackenzie Boubin will be joining the staff on May 2 as the director of global ethanol export development. Boubin will replace Brian Healy, who is leaving the organization.
Three in four American voters support expanding the availability of E15 as a way to replace petroleum imports from Russia, and more than 80 percent support increasing domestic renewable fuel production as a way to lower record-high gas prices.
The White House on March 31 announced a set of proposals that aim to address skyrocketing fuel costs caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The proposals overlook the potential of homegrown biofuels and focus primarily on increasing oil supplies.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell nearly 1 percent the week ending March 25, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on March 30. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol were up nearly 2 percent.
Xebec Adsorption Inc., a global provider of sustainable gas technologies, is announced on March 28 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iowa-based SCS Carbon Removal LLC, a subsidiary of Summit Carbon Solutions.
Using hydrous ethanol as a dual fuel in internal combustion engines may help reduce greenhouse gases in the rail industry, according to a mechanical engineer at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory.
The USDA's Commodity Credit Corp. announced on March 29 that it does not expect to purchase and sell sugar under the Feedstock Flexibility Program for crop year 2021, which runs from Oct. 1, 2021 through Sept. 30, 2022.
Green Plains Inc. on March 29 announced that it has completed a five-year, $350 million senior secured sustainability-linked revolving credit facility to support general corporate and working capital needs of the company.
Intercontinental Exchange Inc., a global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, on March 28 announced the launch of two renewable volume obligation (RVO) futures contracts, expanding ICE's U.S. renewable fuels futures markets.
Viridis Chemical LLC on March 28 announced its first production of renewable ethyl acetate from its manufacturing plant in Columbus, Nebraska. HELM U.S. Corp., Viridis Chemical's exclusive marketing partner, is distributing samples to customers.
The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report for March, reporting that corn use for fuel ethanol in January was down slightly from the previous month, but up significantly when compared to January 2021.
Sales of E85 flex fuel in California surged to a new record in 2021, jumping 55 percent over 2020 levels and nearly doubling since 2018, according to new data released by the California Air Resources Board.
A report recently filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service's Global Agricultural Information Network shows that impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact the Canadian ethanol industry through 2021.
Using Market Access Program funds, the U.S. Grains Council's Taiwan office invested in marketing programs throughout 2020 to promote U.S. distiller's dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and increase overall purchases by Taiwanese buyers.
Aemetis Inc. announced on March 25 that an offtake agreement has been signed with oneworld Alliance airline member Finnair for 17.5 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to be delivered over the 7 year term of the agreement.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has announced its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting on March 31. The event is open to the public, but registration is required.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has reported that domestic sales of hydrous ethanol were down in February while sales of anhydrous ethanol were up. Corn ethanol production remained strong.
Rex American Resources released fiscal Q4 results on March 23, reporting a significant increase in sales revenue for the three-month period, but cautioning that high corn prices and other factors are likely to negatively impact 2022 results.
SHV Energy and LanzaTech NZ Inc. have announced a new strategic partnership to employ LanzaTech's carbon capture and transformation (CCT) technology to bring renewable propane and other sustainable fuels to the market.
Legislation introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives on March 17 aims to create a reimbursement program that would help fuel retailers install equipment compatible with higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel.
Growth Energy launched a new ad campaign calling on President Biden to direct his administration to lift restrictions on the year-round sale of E15 to boost energy security and combat the surge in fuel costs accelerated by the conflict in Ukraine.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by nearly 2 percent the week ending March 18, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on March 23. Ethanol stocks were up nearly 1 percent.
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