Growth Energy on Dec. 5 called on the California Air Resources Board to update the way the agency assesses the environmental impact of crop-based biofuels like ethanol under the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard.
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright launched a new chapter to secure American leadership in autonomous biological discovery on Dec. 4 alongside scientists and private partners at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
The January issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine focuses on fermentation, policy, flex-fuel vehicles and solar energy.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom in October signed a bill allowing E15 sales within the state. The California Air Resources Board's implementation process needs to move forward with more urgency.
USGBC Director of Global Sustainability Carlos Suárez and USGBC Multilateral Policy Manager Linda Schmid recently attended the UN’s annual climate summit to share the carbon-reduction capabilities of biofuels.
Thanks to the commitment of all E85 fuel distributors in France, the milestone of 4,000 E85 filling stations nationwide has just been reached. Today, nearly 42% of French service stations are equipped with E85.
Rex American Resources Corp. on Dec. 4 confirmed the capacity expansion project at its One Earth Energy plant in Gibson City, Illinois, is on schedule to be complete in 2026. A final decision on a Class VI injection well is also expected next year.
A district judge in North Dakota on Dec. 2 ruled that a portion of North Dakota law related to underground carbon storage is unconstitutional. The decision could impact the development of CCS projects within the state.
Growth Energy on Dec. 4 joined liquid fuels groups representing ethanol producers, oil refiners, fuel marketers, travel plazas, truck stops and convenience store retailers to express the need for long-term policy certainty.
New research show using agricultural biomass for bioenergy and biobased materials increases food security while enhancing resilient and competitive agriculture.
U.S. fuel ethanol production hit a record 1.126 million barrels per day the week ending Nov. 28, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Dec. 3. Production was up 1% from the previous week, stocks were up 2% and exports were up 39%.
Novonesis has introduced Innova Nitro, which engineered for maximum throughput and efficiency in ethanol plants seeking high ethanol titers in short fermentations – less than 52 hours and the opportunity to achieve high ethanol concentrations of 16%.
Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched the world's first assessed price for U.K. sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) certificates, expanding its coverage of the northwest European SAF market.
At Fluid Quip Technologies approaches corn oil recovery with a modular, integrated strategy, deploying technologies that complement each other across the ethanol production process.
Yeast providers across the ethanol industry reflect on the impact of glucoamylase-expressing yeast on yield maximization.
The U.S. Department of Energy on Dec. 1 announced it has renamed the National Renewable Energy Laboratory as the National Laboratory of the Rockies. The change is effective immediately, according to the agency.
The European Commission on Nov. 26 adopted a new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, which focuses on sustainable solutions for food, health, energy, industry, the ecosystem and other services.
Aemetis Inc. on Dec. 2 announced that the authority to construct air permits have been issued for the mechanical vapor recompression (MVR) energy efficiency project at the Aemetis 65 MMgy ethanol plant in Keyes, California.
California residents will soon get some price relief at the pump and reductions in harmful vehicle emissions, thanks in part to a landmark University of California Riverside vehicle emissions study that was completed in 2023.
Despite stalled momentum for E85-capable flex-fuel vehicle growth, ethanol advocates remain focused on opportunities.
Now available in California, E15 has the potential to boost overall demand while fulfilling the state’s greenhouse gas emissions goals.
The governors of South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin on Nov. 24 sent a letter to leaders of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works urging swift passage of E15 legislation.
Operable U.S. biofuels capacity was largely unchanged in September, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Nov. 28. Feedstock consumption was down when compared to both the previous month and September 2024.
The RFA is calling on the U.S. Trade Representative to implement reciprocal duties on U.S. imports of Chinese ag products in response to China’s failure to satisfy commitments to increase trade in ethanol and distillers grains.
In comments submitted Dec. 1 to CARB, the RFA voiced concern that CARB’s recent Biofuels and Land Use Change Public Forum presented a biased and unbalanced view of the current state of research and understanding of ILUC analysis.
Redfield Energy has greened a portion of its power while reducing electricity needs, for a perfectly complementary duo of process improvements.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up 2% the week ending Nov. 21, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Nov. 26. Stocks of fuel ethanol fell by nearly 2% while exports fell by 16%.
The RFA on Nov. 24 announced the addition of two companies, CFO Services and Zero Industrial, as new associate members. The companies specialize in incentives and credits and industrial low-carbon electrification, respectively.
U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council leaders and its members recently traveled to Mexico to participate in a USDA agricultural trade mission (ATM) to strengthen trade relations between the countries.
Researchers at the Idaho National Laboratory have developed computer models that apply to processing bioenergy crops using equipment traditionally used by the food, minerals and pharmaceuticals industries.
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