It comes as no surprise that the lowest-cost fuel in California is also the state's fastest-growing liquid fuel, the RFA said April 11 at an event in Sacramento spotlighting the importance of the lower-carbon E85 flexfuel blend.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has maintained its forecast for 2023 ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released April 11. The outlook for 2024 ethanol production was reduced slightly.
A growing number of U.S. ethanol producers have found a way—and a reason—to produce biogas, often upgraded to renewable natural gas, at the same complex or in close proximity.
When EPA examined concerns about removing the 1-pound RVP waiver during the high-ozone season to facilitate year-round blending of E15, it gave zero consideration to the negative economic impact a "gap year" would have on retailers of the blend.
Metacon has announced Switzerland-based WattAnyWhere (WaW) has ordered its second ethanol-to-green hydrogen reforming system from Metacon subsidiary Helbio. Deliver of the system is planned for the fourth quarter of this year.
The U.S. Grains Council on April 6 announced it is now accepting applications to join its seven Advisory Teams (A-teams), including the Ethanol A-team, for the 2023-2025 term. Applications are due April 30.
The U.S. ethanol industry can't allow Brazil to game the system to steal markets away from our producers. We need to correct outdated models of lifecycle emissions and take an unapologetic approach to challenging patently unfair trade practices.
The U.S. EPA should use its authority under the Clean Air Act to provide consumers with continued access to low-cost, low-emission E15 during the summer months, according to a letter sent on April 4 from corn grower leaders to the agency.
The U.S. exported 104.03 million gallons of ethanol and 764,494 metric tons of distillers grains in February, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on April 5. Exports of both products were down.
The American Coalition for Ethanol hosted its annual Washington, D.C., fly-in March 29-30. During the event, 60 ACE members held approximately 100 meetings with federal lawmakers to advocate for legislation that supports the U.S. ethanol industry.
Following extensive engagement by the USTR, the USDA, and U.S. Embassy Tokyo, Japan published a new biofuels policy on March 31 that will allow the United States to capture up to 100 percent of Japan's on-road ethanol market.
Growth Energy, RFA, NCGA, NSP, AFBF and NFU on April 5 sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging his administration to issue an emergency waiver allowing E15 sales this summer. Such a waiver was implemented ahead of the summer 2022 driving season.
With the summer driving season less than two months away and fuel prices again on the rise, the RFA stepped up its campaign calling for quick action by the White House to ensure the lower-cost E15 gasoline blend is available this summer.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has released data showing ethanol production was up during the first half of March, with a significant increase in corn ethanol production. Ethanol sales for the two-week period were down.
Growth Energy has announced a new ad campaign calling on President Biden's U.S. EPA to ensure uninterrupted access to cleaner, more affordable E15 fuel during the fast-approaching summer driving season.
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on March 30 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Andrew Regan requesting the agency issue an emergency waiver allowing the sale of E15 products to continue through the summer 2023 driving season.
As EU policymakers set about determining the definition of CO2-neutral fuels in the coming months, ePURE says they should take into account the significant GHG-reduction score of EU renewable ethanol.
Growth Energy, USGC and RFA have released a joint statement applauding the Japanese government for issuing a new rule that will allow U.S. ethanol producers more access to the Japanese biofuel market.
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, and 19 cosponsors on March 30 reintroduced the Next Generation Fuels Act, which aims to establish a high-octane, fuel standard. Companion legislation was introduced by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, on March 22.
To identify opportunities to increase corn and distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) exports to Nicaragua, U.S. Grains Council staff in Latin America (LTA) recently met with relevant beef and poultry producers.
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine C. Tai confirmed her office is working to get Brazil to end its import tariff on U.S. ethanol imports during a hearing held by the U.S. Senate Finance Committee on March 23 focused on U.S. trade policy agenda.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office on March 27 issued a report that includes recommendations on how three federal agencies can track progress related to the Biden administration's Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge.
As the Biden administration and Congress consider taking action to allow continued sales of lower-cost E15 this summer, a new poll shows overwhelming support among voters for ensuring the popular fuel blend remains available year-round.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has announced its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee will hold a hybrid meeting on April 4 in Washington, D.C.
Rex American Resources Inc. released fiscal Q4 results on March 23, reporting a profitable quarter. During an earnings call, company officials discussed plans to increase ethanol production capacity and reported progress with a CCS project.
The 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.
Ethanol 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.
The 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.
If 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.
UNICA, 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.
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