April 9, 2015
BY Gov. Terry Branstad’s Office
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Minnesota’s ethanol industry remained a major economic driver in 2025, contributing $1.9 billion to the state's gross domestic product, according to a new study by the University of Minnesota Extension.
The case for adopting lower-carbon alternative maritime shipping fuels is strong and getting stronger, according to a report released today by the NGO Energy Vision: The Future of Shipping: Cleaner Fuel Options for the Maritime Sector.
A coalition of groups representing ethanol producers, farmers, oil refiners and fuel retailers on April 23 sent a letter to members of Congress expressing support for a Farm Bill amendment that addresses E15 and reforms to the RFS SRE program.
The American Biofuels Maritime Initiative, which includes members representing the ethanol and biogas industries, on April 23 sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling for strong U.S. leadership in IMO negotiations.
The government of India on April 23 announced it has amended its Aviation Turbine Fuel regulations to allow SAF to be blended with fossil-based jet fuel. The change aims to reduce emissions and keep India aligned with the global supply chain.