The U.S. Energy Information Administration increased its forecast for 2024 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released June 11. The agency maintained its forecast for 2024 ethanol consumption.
Greenfield Global is expanding the capacity of its high-purity alcohol production in North America and Europe, focusing on transparency and scale.
Commonwealth Agri-Energy will hit its 20-year production milestone this fall. The plant has succeeded in Kentucky by being resilient, ready and creative.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up slightly the week ending May 31, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on June 5. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down nearly 1%. Exports remained substantial but were down 42% when compared to the previous week.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced that the volume of sugarcane processed during the first half of May was consistent with the same period of 2023. Ethanol production was up slightly, and sales were up significantly.
Fluid Quip Technologies has announced the integration of its Distillers Corn Oil (DCO) Technology at the Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co. in Benson, Minnesota. The system delivers an average 20% increase in distillers corn oil yields.
U.S. biofuels operable production capacity expanded slightly in March, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 31. Feedstock consumption was up when compared to both the previous month and March 2023.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up 5% the week ending May 24, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 30. Ethanol stocks fell by more than 4% and exports expanded by more than 155%.
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.
More ethanol and oil wrung from each bushel of corn means less DDGS. How well does it pay?
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.
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