Export data for marketing year (2023/2024 has been released by the USDA and sales of U.S. grains in all forms (GIAF) increased to more than $48 billion, bolstered by a record 1.75 billion gallons of ethanol sold internationally.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up nearly 4% the week ending Oct. 18, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Oct. 23. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down slightly and exports were down approximately 24%.
USGC Manager of Ethanol Policy and Sustainability Linda Schmid in October traveled to Brazil to advance the benefits of ethanol in the transition to carbon neutrality at events associated with the Fourth G20 Energy Transition Working Group Meeting.
The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) in mid-October announced support for two new corn ethanol projects. Together, the projects will boost the country’s corn ethanol production capacity by an estimated 130 MMgy.
The Tariff Changes Committee of Brazil’s Chamber of Foreign Trade (CAMEX) on Oct. 17 rejected a request to remove the 18% tariff on ethanol imports to Brazil, according to a report filed with the USDA FAS Global Agricultural Information Network.
The U.S. Grains Council escorted a group of media members representing the Korea Automobile Journalists Association on a tour of the U.S. ethanol value chain and organized meetings with leading industry stakeholders.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced sugarcane processing was down in late September but still trending higher than last year. Ethanol production and sales are up when compared to last year.
The aviation sector is seeking solutions like SAF to decrease GHG emissions. The USGC is responding by ramping up efforts and engagement within the global aviation community to advocate for U.S. industry access.
USGC Regional Ethanol Manager for the EU, U.K. and Canada Stephanie Larson in September met with Canadian officials to discuss how the U.S. industry can further support the country’s ongoing transition to higher ethanol blending rates.
The U.S. exported 141.19 million gallons of ethanol and 1.12 million metric tons of distillers grains during August, according to data released by the USDA on Oct. 8. Exports of both products were up when compared to the previous year.
The California Senate will not take up E15 legislation unanimously passed by the California Assembly earlier this month during the legislature’s special session to prevent gas price spikes. The bill aimed to accelerate the state’s adoption of E15.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced sugarcane processing and ethanol production during the first half of September remained higher than last year despite the impact of recent fires. Ethanol sales were up slightly.
In late August, representatives from the U.S. Grains Council and the U.S. ethanol industry embarked on an exploratory mission to China, aimed at gaining critical insights into the country’s ethanol market and policy landscape.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by 5% the week ending Sept. 20, dipping below 1 million barrels per day for the first time since early May, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Sept. 25. Stocks were down 1% and exports were down 42%.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced that sugarcane processing by units in the south-central region of Brazil was down during the second half of August. Ethanol production and sales were up for the full month.
Ethanol production and demand in China are expected to increase 17% this year, according to a report filed with the USDA FAS Global Agricultural Information Network. Domestic ethanol production capacity in China is expected to be unchanged.
The EU should take a more pragmatic, technology-open approach to achieving its Fit for 55 goals and unleash the potential of sustainable low-carbon alternative fuels such as renewable ethanol, according to a new report.
Total ethanol production in Brazil is expected to fall by approximately 8% this year, according to a report filed with the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service on Aug. 31. Ethanol consumption, however, is expected to increase by nearly 4%.
Legislation introduced in the California State Assembly on Sept. 11 aims to prevent the California Air Resources Board from amending the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard regulations prior to Jan. 1, 2026.
The U.S. Grains Council’s Latin America (LTA) office is leading efforts to promote ethanol blending across Central America and the Caribbean, reinforcing the region’s commitment to sustainable energy and reducing transportation-related emissions.
Recently, the USGC escorted a group of key ethanol industry stakeholders from Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a tour of U.S. ethanol facilities to advance biofuel exports to Africa and the Middle East.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up 4% the week ending Sept. 6, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Sept. 11. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up nearly 2% and exports were up 95%.
This 2024 October issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine delivers an eclectic mix of content with features on new markets and lower-CI farming bookended by articles about plant data—and, for good measure, a piece on measuring in-situ corn fiber ethanol.
European Union ethanol biorefineries produced more food and animal feed than fuel in 2023, according to audited data released on Sept. 5 by ePURE, the European renewable ethanol association.
Will the European Union continue to bet on only one method of reducing emissions from road transport, or will it adopt a more common-sense, hybrid approach?
In August, the U.S. Grains Council and the American Institute in Taiwan jointly organized a conference on the use applications and sustainability benefits of ethanol in the transportation sector.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has released data showing sugarcane processing was down during the first half of August. The production of corn ethanol continued to grow, and overall ethanol sales were up for the two-week period.
No longer just an intriguing concept, ethanol is now being used in place of diesel, and along with it, to power everything from over-the-road tractor trailers to mining trucks with 290-ton payloads.
The U.S. exported 135.99 million gallons of ethanol and 1.09 million metric tons of distillers grains in July, according to data released by the USDA FAS on Sept. 4. Exports of both products were up when compared to July 2023.
USGC connects Philippines government officials to US ethanol industry following voluntary E20 decree
In June, the Philippines began allowing fuel retailers to blend gasoline with up to 20% ethanol. The USGC is working to strengthen ties between the U.S. ethanol industry and the Philippines in anticipation of increased demand.
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