Brazil-based FS announced it has completed technical studies that prove suitable geological conditions for injecting carbon dioxide (CO2), emitted in the fermentation phase of biofuel production, in the subsoil.
Brazilian ethanol producer Raizen on May 24 announced the inauguration of a new 82 MMly (21.66 MMgy) cellulosic ethanol plant. The R$1.2 billion ($230.63 million) facility is located at Bonfirm Bioenergy Park in Guariba, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Rex American Resources Corp. on May 22 reported that the company achieved near-record financial results during its fiscal Q1 2024. The company also announced it secured 100% of the rights of way for its planned 6-mile carbon pipeline.
Verbio on May 23 celebrated the groundbreaking of a conversion project at its ethanol plant in South Bend, Indiana, that will allow the facility to produce both ethanol and renewable natural gas (RNG) using an innovative production approach.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up 2% the week ending May 17, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 22. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down 1% while exports were down 10%.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced sugarcane processing was up during the second half of April. Ethanol production from both sugarcane and corn feedstocks was also up during the two-week period.
ICM Inc. has announced Western New York Energy LLC will install ICM’s cutting-edge FOT Oil Recovery system, a two-step separation system integrated after the distillation process that significantly increases downstream oil recovery.
Aemetis Inc.on May 16 announced that the installation of a $12 million, 3 megawatt solar microgrid with battery storage and an AI energy management system has been completed at the Keyes ethanol plant.
More than 2.06 billion RINs were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in April, up from 1.84 billion generated during the same month of last year, according to data released by the U.S. EPA on May 16.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up nearly 4% the week ending May 10, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 15. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up 1% and exports were down 49%.
Ethanol Producer Magazine talks with ethanol producers and industry experts on best practices for plant shutdowns and managing capital expenditures in aging facilities.
Ethanol producers are increasingly relying on high-tech equipment and AI to stay ahead of the biorefinery maintenance curve.
Aemetis Inc. released Q1 results on May 9, reporting increased revenues. Company officials confirmed the company’s biodiesel, RNG and ethanol segments performed well during the quarter and provided an update of proposed SAF and CCS projects.
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Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions helps producers reduce their carbon intensity through added process efficiencies.
LanzaTech Global Inc. on May 9 announced that that LanzaJet’s 10 MMgy ethanol-to-sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in Soperton, Georgia, in on track to begin producing fuel during the second quarter.
TempLink provides Tharaldson Ethanol with economical risk management by providing a temperature monitoring solution.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by 2% the week ending May 3, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 8. Stocks of fuel ethanol fell more than 5% while exports were up 131%.
The Andersons Inc. on May 7 released first quarter financial results, reporting strong performance by the company’s Renewables segment on record high production and favorable ethanol margins.
Novaspect offers a case study of how technology application can assist ethanol producers in accessing and examining their plant data.
Alto Ingredients Inc. on May 6 reported that its Q1 earnings were negatively impacted by low crush margins and inclement weather, but that high-quality alcohol sales contributed to improved gross profit.
In August, maintenance personnel will gather at the Team M3 event in Sioux City, Iowa, to share knowledge, help each other maximize uptime and solve production problems.
When it comes to distillers corn oil (DCO) generated as a coproduct of ethanol production, every drop adds to the overall profitability of the operation.
Green Plains Inc. on May 3 released Q1 financial results, reporting the company was impacted by low margins and industry oversupply during the quarter. The company also announced progress on its Clean Sugar Technology facility and MSC joint venture.
Brazil’s 2024-’25 sugarcane harvest season kicked off on April 1. UNICA, the country’s sugarcane industry association, said sugarcane processing and ethanol production were both up during the first two-weeks of the harvest season.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by more than 3% the week ending April 26, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 1. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down 1% and exports were down 42%.
Archer Daniels Midland Co. on April 30 released first quarter financial results, reporting improved earnings for Vantage Corn Processors subsegment, which includes the company’s dry mill ethanol plants.
Aemetis Inc. has announced it is implementing the Microsoft Dynamics enterprise resource planning (ERP) system worldwide for all Aemetis operations in the U.S. and India to support current operations and expansion projects.
Valero Energy Corp. on April 25 announced that its SAF project in Texas is progressing ahead of schedule and expected to be operational this year. The company also reported its ethanol and renewable diesel operations were profitable during Q1.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by 3% the week ending April 19, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on April 24. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down 1% and exports fell by 23%.
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