Global maritime shippers, new stakeholder groups and cutting-edge engine makers are realizing ethanol-based marine opportunities.
Early Bird Registration Deadline Approaches for 2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo
By Biomass Magazine Staff
February 09, 2026
Biomass Magazine and BBI International are encouraging industry professionals to take advantage of early bird registration for the 2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo is available through March 4, offering significant savings on full-conference passes for North America’s largest gathering of biomass industry stakeholders.
The DOE on Feb. 3 announced the chair and members of the newly established Office of Science Advisory Committee, a unified advisory body that will provide independent advice on complex scientific and technical challenges.
Western Plains Energy boasts the country’s first Whitefox ICE XL membrane dehydration system, serving as a showcase for energy efficiency and integration.
LanzaTech Global Inc. has announced Saltend Chemicals Park in Humberside as the intended location for its pioneering DRAGON II project—a £600 million investment to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel at scale.
A former U.S. EPA inspector explains how and why corn kernel fiber D3 RIN producers should prepare for potential inspections.
During its first quarter meeting, the American Coalition for Ethanol board of directors elected its 2026 officers who also comprise the organization’s executive committee.
How a hands-on approach to DD&E improvement helps ethanol producers reach new production highs.
Green Plains Inc. released fourth quarter financial results on Feb. 5, reporting improved earnings, strong operations, expanded ethanol production capacity, and progress with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) initiatives.
Growth Energy on Feb. 5called on lawmakers to act swiftly on E15 following another disappointing farm income forecast from the USDA. Adoption of year-round E15 could boost demand for corn by up to 2.4 billon bushels.
Renewable fuel producers are ready, willing and able; need policy certainty and new tools to unlock next wave of growth
By Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
February 05, 2026
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw told attendees at the Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit that America’s ethanol and biodiesel producers are “ready, willing, and able” to meet demand.
Forty farm and agricultural groups, and growing, on Feb. 5 launched the Agricultural Coalition for the United-States-Mexico-Canda Agreement, underscoring the accord’s vital role as an economic engine for the U.S. farm economy
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced ethanol production was up significantly during the second half of December. Ethanol sales for the full month were downs slightly when compared to the same period of 2024.
Fluid Quip Technologies has been selected as the primary engineering and technology partner for the design, engineering and construction of a new greenfield ethanol facility at Chief Ethanol – Hastings.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by 14% the week ending Jan. 30, falling to the lowest level reported since April 2024, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Feb. 4. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down 1% and exports were up 38%.
Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., on Feb. 2 introduced the bipartisan Securing America’s Fuels (SAF) Act. The bill aims to reinstate the 45Z clean fuel production credit premium for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and extend the 45Z credit through 2033.
ACE is hosting its 15th annual Washington, DC Fly-in and Government Affairs Summit March 17-18, 2026, bringing ethanol producers, farmers, and industry stakeholders to Capitol Hill to engage directly with federal policymakers.
The U.S. EPA on Feb. 3 published a notice announcing its approval of a request submitted by Ohio to reinstate the 1-psi volatility waiver within the state. The approval means Ohio has reversed course on a previous plan to allow year-round E15 sales.
Archer Daniels Midland Co. on Feb. 3 released fourth quarter financial results, reporting that the company’s ethanol subsegment achieved a 187% increase in operating profit when compared to the same period of 2024 on strong ethanol margins.
The U.S. Department of Treasury and IRS on Feb. 3 released proposed regulations for the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit, as updated by the One Big Beautiful Bill in mid-2025. A public comment period is scheduled to be open for 60 days.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced the U.S. has signed another agreement on reciprocal trade, this one with El Salvador. According to USGBC, DDGS exports to the country are up 98%.
The U.S. exported 211.33 million gallons of ethanol and 933,557 metric tons of distillers grains in November, according to data released by the USDA on Jan. 29. Ethanol exports were up but distillers grains exports were down.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Jan. 30 signed a reciprocal trade agreement with Guatemala. Under the agreement, Guatemala will implement a E10 blend mandate and endeavor to purchase at least 50 MMgy of U.S. ethanol
Valero Energy Corp. on Jan. 29 released fourth quarter 2025 financial results, reporting a profitable three-month period for its ethanol segment and Diamond Green Diesel joint venture, which produces renewable diesel and SAF.
A broad coalition of trade groups representing ethanol producers, petroleum refiners, farmers, and retailers sent a letter to the co-chairs of the new E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council calling for swift action on E15.
Arva on Jan. 27 announced the expansion of its biofuels offering to support biofuel producers as they operationalize the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit.
According to data released on Jan. 29 by the Census Bureau, 2025 U.S. ethanol exports through November totaled 1.96 billion gallons, already surpassing annual shipments of 1.94 billion gallons in 2024.
Honeywell on Jan. 28 announced that TruAlt Bioenergy Limited will use Honeywell’s Ethanol-to-Jet (ETJ) process technology to produce 80,000 tons per annum (TPA) of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in India.
The EU’s decision to safeguard sensitive agricultural sectors such as ethanol and sugar against additional tariff removal in the EU-India trade deal sends a clear signal about the strategic importance of domestic renewable ethanol production.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell slightly the week ending Jan. 23, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Jan. 28. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol fell by 1% and exports were down 28%.
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