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March 24, 2023

USGC signs ethanol MOU in Panama

BY U.S. Grains Council Found In:Markets, Business, PolicyThe USGC and the Industrial Association of Sugar Cane of Panama signed an ethanol MOU during a regional seminar held by USGS in Panama City on March 21-22 to discuss the benefits and challenges of ethanol blending in the region. READ MORE

March 23, 2023

Regan discusses RFS RVOs, E15 waiver during Senate hearing

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerSen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., pressed U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan on the agency’s proposed biomass-based diesel RFS RVOs and its delayed action on a Midwest E15 petition during a March 22 Senate committee hearing. READ MORE

March 23, 2023

UNICA: Ethanol sales up in February

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Markets, Feedstocks, BusinessUNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced ethanol sales for February were up nearly 5 percent when compared to the same month of 2022. Corn ethanol production also continued to grow. READ MORE

March 23, 2023

If governors’ E15 petition is delayed, emergency waivers needed

BY Renewable Fuels Association Found In:Markets, Business, PolicyIf the U.S. EPA decides to defer implementation of year-round E15 petitions from eight state governors until 2024, then the agency must exercise its authority to issue emergency waivers allowing continued sales of E15 this summer, according to RFA. READ MORE

March 23, 2023

USGC: Study showcases ethanol’s advantages in various countries

BY U.S. Grains Council Found In:Markets, Business, PolicyThe USGC recently partnered with Turner, Mason & Company, a leading energy research and consulting firm, to conduct a study that quantifies the economic and strategic benefits of blending ethanol in various countries. READ MORE

March 23, 2023

2023 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo releases agenda

BY BBI International Found In:Operations, Markets, Feedstocks, Coproducts, Cellulosic, Business, Policy, RetailerEthanol Producer Magazine announced this week the preliminary agenda for the 2023 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) taking place June 12-14, 2023 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. READ MORE

March 22, 2023

Senate bill aims to create high-octane, low-carbon fuel standard

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerSens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa; Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.; Joni Ernst, R-Iowa; and Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., on March 22 reintroduced the Next Generation Fuel Act, a bill that aims to establish a high-octane, low-carbon fuel standard. READ MORE

March 22, 2023

Getting the most carbon credit for ethanol

BY Dave Vander Griend, ICM Inc. Found In:Operations, Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerModeling ethanol’s carbon emissions derived from corn, often referred to as “Field to Wheels,” does not capture the benefits of emissions reductions created by changes to the finished gasoline fuel blend (chemistry) or improved vehicle efficiency. READ MORE

March 21, 2023

Ethanol groups urge EPA to allow E15 sales this summer

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerThe ethanol industry urged the U.S. EPA to to reinstate the ability to sell E15 year-round ahead of the 2023 summer driving season during a March 21 hearing held to gather comments on a rulemaking to allow year-round E15 in eight Midwest states. READ MORE

March 21, 2023

Governors continue to advocate for summer 2023 E15 sales

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Business, PolicyIowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on March 21 sent U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan a letter urging the agency to allow E15 sales during the 2023 summer driving season. READ MORE

March 21, 2023

Biden, Vilsack and Regan celebrate National Agriculture Day

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Markets, Feedstocks, Coproducts, Cellulosic, Business, PolicyPresident Joe Biden has proclaimed March 21 as National Agriculture Day. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and EPA Administrator Michael Regan issued comments recognizing the ag community for its work to provide the U.S. with food, fuel and fiber. READ MORE

March 20, 2023

Nebraska bill aims to boost availability of E15

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Policy, RetailerLegislation recently introduced in the Nebraska Legislature aims to boost the availability of E15 fuel by introducing new requirements for fuel retailers and creating a grant program to support necessary upgrades at fuel retail locations. READ MORE

March 20, 2023

Minnesota ethanol industry contributes $2.7B to state’s economy

BY Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association Found In:Operations, Markets, Feedstocks, Coproducts, Business, Policy, RetailerMinnesota’s ethanol industry contributed $2.7 billion to the state’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022, according to a new study by the University of Minnesota Extension that was sponsored by the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association. READ MORE

March 17, 2023

RFA helps retailers win $36M in latest round of HBIIP grants

BY Renewable Fuels Association Found In:Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerThe USDA recently concluded the latest round of its Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program, and once again the RFA helped dozens of retailers apply for, and win, grant awards that will expand the availability of higher ethanol blends. READ MORE

March 17, 2023

NREL: Regional analysis can help accelerate deployment of SAF

BY National Renewable Energy Laboratory Found In:Markets, Coproducts, BusinessReserachers at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory are evaluating the regional variables associated with deploying sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), including a case study of Chicago O’Hare International Airport. READ MORE

March 16, 2023

RFA: California E85 sales skyrocket past 100M gallons in 2022

BY Renewable Fuels Association Found In:Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerSales of E85 flex fuel in California in 2022 surged 66 percent over 2021 and more than doubled the pre-pandemic record set in 2019, according to new data released by the California Air Resources Board. READ MORE

March 15, 2023

Growth Energy highlights ethanol benefits in LCFS comments

BY Growth Energy Found In:Markets, Business, PolicyIn comments submitted to CARB on March 15 following the latest LCFS workshop, Growth Energy highlighted the growing environmental benefits of bioethanol, in particular the steady decline in bioethanol’s average carbon intensity (CI). READ MORE

March 14, 2023

Bill to enable year-round E15 sales introduced in House, Senate

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerMembers of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives on March 14 reintroduced the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, which aims to implement a permanent, nationwide solution to allow year-round E15 sales. READ MORE

March 14, 2023

USGC joins Duckworth in Japan to discuss ethanol possibilities

BY U.S. Grains Council Found In:Markets, Business, PolicyU.S. Grains Council staff and representatives from the Illinois Corn Marketing Board joined Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., in Tokyo in late February to discuss Japan's committment to double ethanol consumption by 2030. READ MORE

March 13, 2023

Bill aims to create clean transportation standard in Minnesota

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Cellulosic, Business, Policy, RetailerLegislation currently pending in Minnesota aims to establish a clean transportation standard that would require the state’s transportation fuels to achieve 100 percent reduction in carbon intensity (CI) by 2050. READ MORE

March 13, 2023

Opinion: Alcohol-to-Jet Could Become Predominate SAF Platform

BY Tom Bryan Found In:Markets, BusinessEthanol Producer Magazine's editor reflects on the trajectory of ethanol-based SAF while offering a preview of the publication's April issue, which includes stories on alcohol-to-jet, industry M&A activity, and near-site ethanol plant CCS. 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 10, 2023

Opinion: It’s a Fact: Consumers Support Ethanol

BY Geoff Cooper Found In:Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerAmericans strongly support expanded use of lower-cost, lower-carbon renewable fuels like ethanol, want greater access to higher ethanol blends, and strongly oppose policies that remove options at the gas pump or the auto dealership. READ MORE

March 10, 2023

In Depth: Off the Ground

BY Katie Schroeder Found In:Operations, Markets, Cellulosic, BusinessSeveral alcohol-to-jet projects, partnerships and technologies have been announced in the past 18 months. Ethanol Producer Magazine checks in on each, looking at where they stand and what they might ultimately achieve. 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

UNICA: Corn ethanol growth continues in sugarcane off-season

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Markets, Feedstocks, BusinessUNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced facilities in the south-central region of Brazil produced 207.26 million liters of ethanol during the first half of February. Corn ethanol accounded for 98 percent of that volume. 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 07, 2023

EIA increases 2023, 2024 ethanol production, blending forecasts

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Markets, Business, RetailerThe U.S. Energy Information Administration increased its forecasts for both 2023 and 2024 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released March 7. The forecast for ethanol blending was also increased. READ MORE

March 07, 2023

Iowa, Nebraska signal intent to sue EPA over year-round E15 delay

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Business, PolicyThe attorneys general of Iowa and Nebraska on March 6 notified U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan of their intent to sue the agency over its illegal delay in issuing regulations to allow year-round sales of E15 within their states. READ MORE

March 06, 2023

EPA to hold virtual public hearing on Midwest E15 rule March 21

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerThe U.S. EPA will hold a virtual public hearing on March 21 to gather comments on its proposed rule that aims to allow year-round sales of E15 in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin starting in 2024. READ MORE