SAFFiRE Renewables has selected ANDRITZ to supply key refining technology for its new pilot plant in Liberal, Kansas, that will convert agricultural residues into cellulosic ethanol. Startup is planned for early 2027.
Ohio Reps. Josh Williams, R-Sylvania Twp., and Roy Klopfenstein, R-Haviland, on March 18 held a press conference to introduce new legislation that would require the sale of E15 blended fuel at all Ohio Turnpike service facilities.
Gevo Inc. is delivering sustainable fuels to some of the fastest motorsports. The company recently reported approximately $5 million in revenue in 2025 from producing and selling its patented, proprietary specialty racing fuel blendstock.
Nearly 1.65 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in February, down 10% when compared to the same month of last year. Total RIN generation for the first two months of 2026 reached 3.44 billion, down 2% when compared to the same period of 2025.
The U.S. EPA on March 19 released data showing six additional SRE petitions have been filed under the RFS during the past month. A total of 37 SRE petitions are currently pending, up from 31 that were pending as of mid-February.
Legislation introduced in the Minnesota Legislature in mid-March aims to establish a biofuel incentive program that would provide eligible fuel retailers with a payment of 5 cents per gallon for the sale E11-E15 blends.
The global maritime sector is massive. Its annual fuel consumption is roughly three times larger than global ethanol production. But today, virtually no renewable fuels are used in maritime.
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council recently developed a set of infographics with statistics about U.S. agricultural exports in marketing year (MY) 2024/2025 and explainers on ethanol storage and infrastructure compatibility.
Ecostrat Inc. and the BMI Group on March 12 announced a collaboration to leverage BDO Zone Ratings to ‘ready-state’ BMI’s legacy pulp and paper assets across Canada for next-generation investment in the bioeconomy.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by 3% the week ending March 13, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on March 18. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up 3% while exports were down 7%.
The U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives in March each voted in favor of a bill to reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Technology Transfer programs. The legislation currently awaits action from President Trump.
Increased corn ethanol production in Brazil is driving a significant increase in the production of DDGs and DDGS. As the Brazilian government and industry stakeholders work to develop export markets, global competition could increase.
BBI International and Ethanol Producer Magazine are pleased to announce the preliminary agenda for the 2026 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo, taking place June 2–4 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Produced by BBI International, the Sustainable Fuels Summit, Carbon Capture & Storage Summit and Ethanol 101 expand FEW into a comprehensive platform for biofuels innovation, carbon management and industry education.
European renewable ethanol producers are calling for increased safeguards in the EU’s proposed revision of the Generalized Scheme of Preferences for trade, which grants preferential tariffs to certain countries.
Verity Holdings LLC and CIBO Technologies Inc. on March 17 announced a strategic partnership to deliver an end-to-end data and verification solution connecting farm-level practices to fuel production.
The U.S. Department of Energy on March 17 opened a $293 million funding opportunity focused on the use of AI to tackle a wide range of complex science and technology problems, including those in the field of biotechnology.
ACE welcomed ethanol producers, farmers, fuel retailers, and other industry stakeholders from across the country to Washington, D.C., March 17-18, for its 2026 DC Fly-In, marking 15 years of grassroots ethanol advocacy on Capitol Hill.
The RFA on March 17 released report featuring dozens of statements from members of Congress, President Trump, administration officials, governors, and industry leaders on the urgent need to pass year-round E15 legislation immediately.
In February, USGBC staff and members joined the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service and USDA Under Secretary Luke J. Lindberg for an Agricultural Trade Mission to Jakarta, Indonesia, to promote U.S. ethanol and coarse grain products.
Nearly two dozen federal lawmakers are urging Treasury to ensure its final rule to implement the 45Z clean fuel production credit recognizes the ability of a wide array of on-farm practices to produce lower-carbon biofuel feedstocks.
The South Dakota Board of Economic Development on March 11 approved a reinvestment payment program grant of nearly $1.5 million for Dakota Ethanol LLC, a 100 MMgy ethanol plant located in Wentworth, South Dakota.
During a Senate Committee on Agriculture hearing held March 10, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, called to expand domestic markets and increase consumption of homegrown biofuels by making permanent, year-round E15 a reality.
Advanced Biofuels Canada Association President Fred Ghatala on March 12 released a statement highlighting the stabilizing role of biofuels amidst current global crude oil supply shocks.
Iowa’s cost-share Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program on March 11 awarded $1.84 million in grants for 34 applicants to add higher blends of ethanol to retail sites, according to the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association.
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council in February invited ethanol industry leaders from Mexico and Latin America (LTA) to the Renewable Fuels Association’s National Ethanol Conference 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
The U.S. exported 212.07 million gallons of ethanol and 1.01 million metric tons of distillers grains in January, according to data released by the USDA on March 12. Exports of both products were up when compared to January 2025.
Aemetis Inc. released fourth quarter financial results on March 12, reporting a 61% increase in renewable natural gas (RNG) production. The company also highlighted operations at its California ethanol plant and biodiesel facility in India.
The nation’s corn growers would benefit from increasing and creating new domestic demand for ethanol, Ohio farmer and NCGA President Jed Bower told the Senate Agriculture Committee during a March 10 hearing.
Clariant on March 3 announced a strategic collaboration with Vertimass LLC aiming to accelerate the development and commercialization of advanced zeolite catalysts for the catalytic conversion of biobased alcohols.
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