Coproducts

March 14, 2023

GLE begins engineering for CCS project at Marquis Energy

BY Gas Liquids Engineering Ltd. Found In:Operations, Coproducts, BusinessGas Liquids Engineering Ltd. has commenced detailed engineering on a major carbon capture and sequestration project for Marquis Carbon Capture LLC at the Marquis Industrial Complex that houses the Marquis Energy corn ethanol plant. READ MORE

March 13, 2023

Aemetis reports 21% increase in revenues for 2022

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Coproducts, Cellulosic, BusinessAemetis Inc. released Q4 results on March 9, reporting full year revenues were up 21 percent when compared to 2021. During an earnings call, company officials discussed ongoing projects related to ethanol, RNG and SAF production. READ MORE

March 13, 2023

Alto reports challenging Q4, continues to diversify operations

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Coproducts, BusinessAlto Ingredients Inc. on March 9 released Q4 results, reporting that the company was negatively impacted by commodity price swings. The company is diversifying its operations to produce high protein products, corn oil, CCS credits and RNG. READ MORE

March 10, 2023

Gevo provides update on Net Zero, RNG projects in Q4 report

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Coproducts, BusinessGevo Inc. released Q4 results on March 9, confirming that the company’s Net Zero 1 project in South Dakota remains on schedule for startup in 2025. Gevo said its RNG project continues to ramp up operations, while its Minnesota biorefinery is idle. READ MORE

March 10, 2023

USGC identifies top 5 ethanol market priorities for 2023

BY U.S. Grains Council Found In:Markets, Coproducts, BusinessAt the U.S. Grains Council’s 20th International Marketing Conference and 63rd Annual Membership Meeting in Savannah, Georgia, the Council’s Ethanol Advisory Team (A-team) solidified key market priorities for 2023. READ MORE

March 09, 2023

USDA: US ethanol exports at 117.82 million gallons in January

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Coproducts, BusinessThe U.S. exported 117.82 million gallons of ethanol and 770,344 metric tons of distillers grains in January, according to data released by the USDA FAS on March 8. Exports of both products were down when compared to January 2022. READ MORE

March 08, 2023

A vision and beyond: POET celebrates 35 years

BY POET Found In:Operations, Feedstocks, Coproducts, BusinessPOET is celebrating its 35th anniversary. The company, founded in 1987, currently boasts an annual production rate of 3 billion gallons of bioethanol, 14 billion pounds of animal feed, and 1 billion pounds of corn oil. READ MORE

March 08, 2023

Ag Energy Coalition advocates for strong Farm Bill energy funding

BY Agriculture Energy Coalition Found In:Feedstocks, Coproducts, Cellulosic, Business, PolicyOn the inaugural National Biobased Products Day, the Agriculture Energy Coalition released a letter to Senate and House Agriculture Committee leaders urging them to preserve funding for Farm Bill energy title programs. READ MORE

March 08, 2023

USDA celebrates inaugural National Biobased Products Day

BY USDA Found In:Feedstocks, Coproducts, Cellulosic, Business, PolicyThe USDA on March 8 kicked off the inaugural National Biobased Products Day and highlighted the accomplishments of people and organizations working to improve sustainability within the federal government. READ MORE

March 08, 2023

In Depth: A Team Built For Near-Site CCS

BY Luke Geiver Found In:Operations, Markets, Coproducts, BusinessWith carbon capture and sequestration taking ethanol towards net-zero, a rising CCS developer is focused on working with producers that are uniquely positioned to sequester near their plant. READ MORE

March 06, 2023

Washington Senate passes bill to establish SAF tax credits

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Coproducts, Business, PolicyThe Washington State Senate on March 1 voted 46 to 2 in favor of a bill that aims to encourage the manufacture and purchase of SAF though tax incentives. The bill also directs WSU to convene a workgroup to further development of alternative jet fuel. READ MORE

March 06, 2023

Gevo finalizes agreement with Zero6 Energy for hydrogen project

BY Gevo Inc. Found In:Operations, Coproducts, BusinessGevo Inc. has finalized a hydrogen development services agreement with Zero6 Energy (formerly Juhl Energy) for the development of a 20-MW hydrogen production facility in Lake Preston, South Dakota, using Cummins Inc. electrolyzer technology. READ MORE

March 02, 2023

Navigator CO2 expands scope of Heartland Greenway

BY Navigator CO2 Ventures LLC Found In:Coproducts, BusinessNavigator CO2 Ventures LLC announced Feb. 24 that it has filed an updated permit application with the Illinois Commerce Commission that reflects an expanded scope of the of its CCUS project, Heartland Greenway. READ MORE

March 01, 2023

Cooper: Persistence, momentum key to ethanol industry success

BY Renewable Fuels Association Found In:Operations, Markets, Feedstocks, Coproducts, Cellulosic, Business, Policy, RetailerThe innate persistence of the U.S. ethanol industry and its champions can drive renewable fuels to new heights in 2023, RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper said in his annual “State of the Industry” presentation at the NEC. READ MORE

February 28, 2023

RFA release 2023 Ethanol Industry Outlook, Pocket Guide

BY Renewable Fuels Association Found In:Operations, Markets, Feedstocks, Coproducts, Business, Policy, RetailerThe RFA released its 2023 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide during the 28th annual National Ethanol Conference in Orlando. The annual publications serve as the go-to source of ethanol industry information, facts, and statistics. READ MORE

February 28, 2023

RFA: Ethanol’s impact on the US economy strengthened in 2022

BY Renewable Fuels Association Found In:Operations, Markets, Feedstocks, Coproducts, BusinessThe ethanol industry’s contribution to the U.S. economy increased in 2022 as production volumes continued to recover from COVID pandemic levels and producers received higher prices for ethanol and co-products like distiller grains and corn oil. READ MORE

February 28, 2023

Mitsubishi invests in Swedish Biofuels

BY Swedish Biofuels AB Found In:Markets, Feedstocks, Coproducts, BusinessSwedish Biofuels AB announced on Feb. 27 an investment by Mitsubishi Corp. to jointly accelerate commercial deployment of clean renewable fuels using Swedish Biofuels advanced alcohol to jet (ATJ) technology. READ MORE

February 27, 2023

USDA: Corn use in fuel ethanol production down in December

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Feedstocks, Coproducts, BusinessThe USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report for February, reporting that corn use for fuel ethanol production in December was down from both the previous month and December 2021. READ MORE

February 24, 2023

USGC: Ecuador removes VAT on DDGS

BY U.S. Grains Council Found In:Markets, Coproducts, Business, PolicyOn Feb. 2, 2023, the National Customs Service of Ecuador (SENAE) officially ruled in favor of the domestic feed industry’s request for a value added tax (VAT) exemption for distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS). READ MORE

February 22, 2023

Feenstra introduces 3 bills to boost research for biobased fuels

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Coproducts, Business, PolicyRep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, in February reintroduced three bills that aim to support the U.S. biofuels industry by comparing the costs of EV and FFV fleets, supporting R&D for SAF, and supporting the development of biofuel fuel cells. READ MORE

February 21, 2023

Iowa bill aims to implement new requirements for CO2 pipelines

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Coproducts, Business, PolicyA bill introduced in the Iowa legislature on Feb. 20 aims to implement new requirements for the development of carbon dioxide pipelines within the state. The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association has spoken out against the legislation. READ MORE

February 21, 2023

RFA: Success of SAF tax credit depends on fair, science-based LCA

BY Renewable Fuels Association Found In:Feedstocks, Coproducts, Business, PolicyThe use of science-based, consistent and transparent lifecycle analysis methods will be crucially important in implementing the SAF tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act, the RFA said in comments to the U.S. Department of Treasury. READ MORE

February 20, 2023

The Andersons reports strong Q4, record full year earnings

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Coproducts, BusinessThe Andersons Inc. released fourth quarter financial results on Feb. 14, reporting strong quarterly results and record full year earnings. The company’s renewables segment achieved good results despite lower ethanol margins. READ MORE

February 20, 2023

Growth Energy urges IRS to maximize the impact of SAF tax credits

BY Growth Energy Found In:Markets, Coproducts, Business, PolicyGrowth Energy is urging the IRS to rely on the most accurate and up-to-date lifecycle analysis (LCA) approaches in order to make the most of the 40B and 45Z tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act. READ MORE

February 08, 2023

Green Plains: Q4 operations impacted by weather, rail delays

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Feedstocks, Coproducts, BusinessGreen Plains Inc. released fourth quarter financial results on Feb. 8, reporting that the company’s operations were impacted by high corn prices, rail embargoes, and cold weather during the three-month period. READ MORE

February 08, 2023

DOE funds bioenergy carbon capture projects

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Coproducts, Business, PolicyThe U.S. Department of Energy on Jan. 30 awarded $131 million for 33 carbon management projects. At least four of the funded projects specifically address carbon capture related to bioenergy and biofuels. READ MORE

February 08, 2023

RFA reports highlight record value of ethanol, coproduct exports

BY Renewable Fuels Association Found In:Operations, Markets, Coproducts, BusinessAccording to new statistical reports released by the RFA, the value of the U.S. ethanol industry’s exports soared to a record level of $7.2 billion in 2022. Ethanol export volumes strengthened to 1.35 billion gallons in 2022. READ MORE

February 08, 2023

North Dakota schedules hearings for Summit Carbon Solutions

BY Summit Carbon Solutions Found In:Operations, Coproducts, Business, PolicySummit Carbon Solutions’ proposed carbon capture, transportation, and storage project continues to advance through the regulatory process as the North Dakota Public Service Commission on Feb. 1 issued an order establishing hearing dates. READ MORE

February 07, 2023

USDA: US ethanol exports at 1.35 billion gallons in 2022

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Markets, Coproducts, BusinessU.S. ethanol exports were down in December, falling to 74.17 million gallons. Exports for the full year reached 1.35 billion gallons, up when compared to 2021, according to data released by the USDA on Feb. 7. READ MORE

February 07, 2023

Illinois governor signs bill establishing SAF tax credit

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Coproducts, Business, PolicyIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Feb. 3 signed the Invest in Illinois Act. The legislative package, in part, creates a $1.50 per gallon sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) purchase tax credit to support the supply and use of SAF within the state. READ MORE