ACE's Ron Lamberty offers advice to fuel retailers on how to capitalize on the opportunity for E85 sales.
NCGA recently released a strategy for generating new corn demand in three emerging sectors. One of those sectors is the maritime industry. The same cargo ships that carry corn, ethanol, and other goods could soon run on corn-based ethanol.
The USGBC highlights opportunities for ethanol-to-jet.
The U.K. government on July 23 announced plans to broaden eligibility criteria for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) financing and released updated statistics on the volume of fuel used to meet the country’s SAF mandate last year.
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council’s Southeast Asia & Oceania (SEA&O) regional office recently led a delegation of government stakeholders from Indonesia and Vietnam to the MyAERO Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Symposium in Putrajaya, Malaysia.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by more than 5% the week ending July 17, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on July 22. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up slightly while exports were up more than 95%.
Vietnam’s fuel ethanol consumption is expected to expand by more than 700% between 2025 and 2026 as a result of new ethanol blend mandates that entered into force this summer. Much of that demand is expected to be met with imports.
The 42nd annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo brought back its familiar topics and faces, with some new elements and co-located events.
The USDA on July 15 announced it is now accepting applications for its Agribusiness Trade Mission to Vietnam, which will be held Nov. 9-12. Ethanol and feed products are among the products the USDA identifies as having “tremendous export potential.”
CARB on July 14 provided additional clarity on its 2025 LCFS amendments with the release of a new 13-page frequently asked questions (FAQ) document. The agency said the FAQs will continue to be updated periodically.
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council, in cooperation with USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service and the Korea Biofuels Forum, hosted the 2026 Seoul Biofuels & Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Conference in Seoul, South Korea in July.
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green on July 14 signed legislation to create a clean fuel standard (CFS) that aims to reduce the carbon intensity (CI) of transportation fuels by at least 50% below 2019 levels by 2045. Hawaii is the fifth state to implement a CFS.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on July 15 took final action to impose a 25% tariff on certain goods from Brazil in response to the country’s unfair trade practices. The Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy welcomed the action.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by nearly 5% the week ending July 10, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Stocks of fuel ethanol expanded by 2% and exports were down nearly 60%.
Brazil’s National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) on July 14 temporarily raised the mandatory ethanol blend in gasoline from 30% ethanol to 32% ethanol. The change will initially be in effect for 180 days but could be extended.
USGBC Regional Director for South Asia Reece Cannady recently led a team of Indian feed grain buyers on visits to ethanol plants and other corn co-product value chain cogs to highlight the quality of U.S. DDGS.
The U.K. Department for Transport on July 13 published a document that sets out the agency’s planned approach to allocating contracts under the government’s upcoming sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) revenue certainty mechanism.
USGBC Mercosur Representative Beatriz Pupo recently spoke at the Argus Latin American Biofuels & Feedstocks Conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The conference addressed regional biofuels market trends, SAF scaling and regulatory changes.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration increased its forecast for 2027 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released July 7. The forecast for 2026 fuel ethanol production was revised down.
Greenfield Global, North America’s leading producer and supplier of high-purity alcohol, on July 7 announced an exclusive long-term agreement with Show Me Ethanol (SME), a Missouri-based high-purity alcohol (HPA) producer.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by 2% the week ending July 3, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on July 8. Stocks of fuel ethanol fell 3%, reaching a six-month low, while exports were up 59%.
Vivescia, Roquette and Siplec E.Leclerc join forces to build a low-carbon French ethanol value chain
VIVESCIA, Roquette and Siplec E.Leclerc have signed a three-year partnership to support the production of low-carbon ethanol sourced from French supply chains - a first in the road biofuels sector.
The U.S. exported 189.65 million gallons of ethanol and 1.08 million metric tons of distillers grains in May, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on July 7. Exports of both products were up when compared to the previous month and May 2025
Nine months ago, on Oct. 2, 2025, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill authorizing the sale of E15 in the state. While many California agencies moved quickly to implement the law, the California Fire Marshal remains a roadblock.
The Office of The U.S. Trade Representative held a hearing on July 6 regarding proposed actions in response to Brazil’s unfair trade practices. Representatives of the ethanol industry testified in support of USTR’s proposed penalties.
Monthly fuel tax data released by the Iowa Department of Revenue showed Iowa drivers purchased 47 million gallons of E15 in May, a new record up from 37 million gallons in April 2026.
American drivers could collectively save more than $21 million this Independence Day weekend if they fill up with E15— a more affordable fuel option made with 15% ethanol, according to Growth Energy.
A new nationwide poll of more than 2,000 registered voters found a strong majority of Americans support the Renewable Fuel Standard and believe renewable fuel play a key role in enhancing national energy security.
Vietnam in June completed a rollout of its E10 fuel blending policy, meaning all grades of gasoline sold in the country will now contain ethanol. The transition is a landmark achievement, according to the USGBC.
USGBC Regional Ethanol Manager for the EU, U.K. and Canada Stephanie Larson and USGBC SAF Consultant Mark Ingebretson traveled to Montreal, Canada, to participate in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Climate Week.
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