As the nation grapples with skyrocketing gas prices, the Low Carbon Fuels Coalition has released a new study that conclusively determined that California drivers are saving money by using clean fuels induced under the Low Carbon Fuel Standard.
Officials at Gevo Inc. discussed progress with the development of the company's renewable natural gas (RNG) project in Iowa and the proposed Net-Zero 1 refinery under development in South Dakota during a first quarter earnings call, held May 9.
The U.S. EPA on May 9 opened a 15-day public comment period on the pool of 20 candidates who have been selected to serve on an external expert panel to peer review the EPA's third triennial report to Congress on biofuels and the environment.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by more than 2 percent the week ending May 6, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 11. Stocks were up more than 1 percent for the week.
The RFA has announced that Mikayla McKenna has joined the organization's staff as its new communications manager. McKenna previously interned for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture and Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa.
Novozymes on May 10 celebrated the 10th anniversary of its biotech manufacturing plant in Blair, Nebraska, with an event attended by Gov. Ricketts and local officials, and enjoyed by employees, customers, and supporters.
Navigator CO2 Ventures LLC announced on May 10 a long-term agreement to connect Big River's biorefineries in West Burlington, Iowa; Dyersville, Iowa; and Galva, Illinois, to Navigator's Heartland Greenway CCUS system.
Alto Ingredients Inc. released Q1 2022 financial results on May 9, reporting positive gross margin and adjusted EBITDA for the three-month period. Mike Kandris, CEO of Alto, credited the company's diversification efforts in achieving those results.
The EIA maintained its forecast for 2022 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released May 10. The outlook for 2023 production was reduced, while ethanol blending forecasts for both years were maintained.
The U.S. Grains Council worked with the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service in Vietnam to engage the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) and Ministry of Finance (MOF) to reduce most favored nation (MFN) tariffs on imported ethanol.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced sugarcane processing and ethanol production were down during the first two weeks of the 2022-'23 harvest season, which began April 1. Ethanol sales, however, were up.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has announced it will hold a virtual open meeting the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee via WebEx on May 12.
The STB on May 6 announced it will require certain railroads to meet additional reporting requirements as part of an initial action aimed to improve rail service delays that have severely impacted several industries, including ethanol producers.
Nebraska high school students recenlty took on the mission of educating their peers about reducing their energy use and carbon footprint through the Field to Fuel student social media contest. The contest aims to promote Renewable Fuels Month.
Verbio AG on May 6 celebrated the opening of its biorefinery in Nevada, Iowa. The facility began producing RNG from corn stover on an industrial scale in late 2021 and will soon begin producing corn ethanol.
U.S. ethanol can now enter the Indonesian market by way of pre-blended fuel following the recent removal of a ban on such products entering the country. This change creates a potential market of more than 200 million gallons, according to USGC.
Total operable biofuels production capacity for ethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel and related fuels expanded to 21.123 billion gallons per year in February, according to the EIA. Total feedstock consumption was at 24.348 billion pounds.
The U.S. exported 125.1 million gallons of ethanol and 927,134 metric tons of distillers grains in March, according to data released by the USDA on May 4. Exports of ethanol were down, while exports of distillers grains were up.
Marking a decade of leadership in the area of ethanol industry safety, the RFA has received its 10th consecutive TRANSCAER National Achievement Award for training first responders and others in ethanol emergency response and safety.
RFA's Robert White discusses the Biden administration's decision to allow E15 sales to continue through the summer of 2022 as part of its effort to reduce fuel prices and provides guidance to fuel retailers on how to offer the fuel blend.
The Andersons Inc. on May 3 reported that its renewables segment reported record EBITDA for Q1 2022. Production volumes for ethanol and corn oil were both up, with renewable feedstocks and coproduct merchandising well above expectations.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by nearly 1 percent the week ending April 29, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 4. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down slightly.
In cooperation with the African Refiners and Distributors Association, the U.S. Grains Council recently held a forum with African industry stakeholders and government officials to discuss matters related to ethanol production and use.
The Renewable Fuels Association has welcomed Summit Carbon Solutions as its newest associate member. The company is partnering with 32 ethanol plants to create the largest carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in the world.
Green Plains released Q1 2022 financial results on May 2, reporting that the company was negatively impacted by low margins, rail delays, and other factors during the period. Margins have improved significantly, however, moving into Q2.
Ethanol is increasingly capturing the interest of buyers and policymakers across Southeast Asia and Oceania (SEA) amid growing environmental awareness. According to USGC, focused development program can help unlock value in this region.
The U.S. EPA on April 29 delivered its final rule to set 2021 and 2022 RFS RVOs to the White House Office of Management and Budget. The rule may also revise the existing 2020 RVO. OMB review marks a final step before the rulemaking is promulgated.
Fluid Quip Technologies, a majority owned subsidiary of Green Plains Inc., has unveiled DCO+, a new technology to achieve record-high low-carbon renewable corn oil recovery in drygrind biofuel facilities.
The EPA on April 29 issued an emergency fuel waiver allowing E15 to be sold during the summer 2022 driving season. President Biden on April 12 announced the agency would take such action as part of the administration's effort to reduce fuel prices.
To help educate policymakers and industry officials in Japan on the benefits of ethanol use, a group of energy experts in the country has created an ethanol manga book, a type of comic book or graphic novel that originates from the country.
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