


PHOTO: ZACH KOBRINKSY
June 13, 2016
BY Holly Jessen
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The U.S. Energy Information Administration maintained its forecasts for 2026 and 2027 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released April 7. The forecasts for 2027 ethanol exports and consumption were revised up.
A recent industry survey provides a snapshot of the corn kernel fiber production segment, including factors in decision-making, operational details, production volumes and more.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by nearly 4% the week ending March 27, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on April 1. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down more than 4% and exports expanded by 3%.
U.S. operable ethanol and biodiesel production capacity expanded slightly in January, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on March 31. Renewable diesel capacity fell by more than 2% when compared to December.
Plants add capacity, capabilities to meet growing demand.