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March 16, 2023

Gevo, SIRE partner to measure, report and verify CI

BY Gevo Inc. Found In:Operations, BusinessGevo Inc. has entered into a joint development agreement with SIRE to measure, report and verify CI through the entire value chain, inclusive of climate-smart agriculture practices to lower the carbon footprint of SIRE’s product portfolio. READ MORE

March 15, 2023

EIA: Ethanol production up slightly, stocks up 4%

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, BusinessU.S. fuel ethanol production was up slightly the week ending March 10, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on March 15. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up more than 4 percent, reaching the highest level in nearly a year. READ MORE

March 15, 2023

Rondo Energy adds thermal energy storage at Calgren biorefinery

BY Rondo Energy Found In:Operations, BusinessRondo Energy and Calgren Renewable Fuels on March 6 announced the start of commercial operation of a 2 MWh Rondo Heat Battery (RHB) at Calgren’s facility in Pixley, California. The system delivers continuous industrial heat on demand. READ MORE

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

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

In Depth: Similarity Sells

BY Luke Geiver Found In:Operations, BusinessThree recent plant acquisitions and a pertinent joint venture reveal how ethanol producers, when investing, often seek facilities that resemble or bring balance to their existing assets. READ MORE

March 08, 2023

EIA: Fuel ethanol production up 1%, stocks up 2%

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, BusinessU.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by nearly 1 percent the week ending March 3, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on March 8. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol were up more than 2 percent. 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

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

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 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

EPA approves efficient producer pathway for Iowa plant

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Business, PolicyThe U.S. EPA on in February approved an efficient producer pathway for Green Plains Inc.’s 60 MMgy ethanol plant located in Superior, Iowa. The approval allows the facility to generate RINs for non-grandfathered volumes of ethanol. READ MORE

March 02, 2023

RFA: RFS slashed GHG emissions by 1.2B metric tons since 2008

BY Renewable Fuels Association Found In:Operations, Business, PolicyA new analysis from a renowned carbon accounting firm finds that the greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved under the Renewable Fuel Standard far exceed the GHG savings originally projected by U.S. EPA. READ MORE

March 01, 2023

EIA: Ethanol production down 3%, stocks down 3%

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, BusinessU.S. fuel ethanol production was down nearly 3 percent the week ending Feb. 24, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on March 1. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol were also down approximately 3 percent. 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

EIA: US biofuels capacity up in December, feedstock use down

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Feedstocks, BusinessTotal U.S. operable biofuels production capacity expanded in December. Total biofuel feedstock consumption was down when compared to both the previous month and December 2021, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Feb. 28. 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 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 27, 2023

New study: Ethanol cuts gas prices by 77 cents per gallon

BY Renewable Fuels Association Found In:Operations, Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerAdding low-cost ethanol to the nation’s gasoline supply improves energy security and saves the average American household more than $750 per year, according to a new study conducted by energy economists from the University of California-Berkeley. READ MORE

February 23, 2023

EIA: Ethanol production up 2%, stocks up 1%

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, BusinessU.S. fuel ethanol production was up nearly 2 percent the week ending Feb. 17, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Feb. 23. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol expanded by 1 percent. READ MORE

February 22, 2023

UNICA: Ethanol sales robust in January

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Markets, Feedstocks, BusinessUNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has released data showing that ethanol production was up during the second half of January. Ethanol sales for the full month were up more than 23 percent. READ MORE

February 22, 2023

Aemetis unveils updated 5-year plan

BY Aemetis Inc. Found In:Operations, Cellulosic, BusinessAemetis Inc. on Feb. 13 released an updated five-year plan that provides insights into the company’s plans to generate $2.0 billion of revenues, $496 million of net income, and $682 million adjusted EBITDA in year 2027. READ MORE

February 20, 2023

EPA: 1.75 billion RINs generated under RFS in January

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Cellulosic, Business, PolicyThe U.S. EPA has released data showing more than 1.75 billion renewable identification number (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in January, up from 1.59 billion that were generated during the same month of 2022. 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 15, 2023

Opinion: Making Every Point Matter

BY Tom Bryan Found In:Operations, Markets, BusinessEthanol Producer Magazine's editor previews the feature articles in the publication's March issue, including stories about carbon capture and sequestration on the High Plains, energy-neutral dehydration and efforts to validate broader use of E30. READ MORE