The U.S. Energy Information Administration is proposing to update current disclosure rules for biofuel feedstock consumption as part of a proposed three-year extension of its Petroleum Supply Reporting System.
Global Ethanol Summit 2025, hosted by the USGBC and supported by Growth Energy, the RFA, BASF and USGBC members culminated on Oct. 22 with a focus on trade and economic growth highlighting the theme “ethanol is affordable.”
The Global Ethanol Summit continued Oct. 21 emphasizing the theme “ethanol is compatible” with three panels and three flash talk sessions on biofuel uses including SAF, sustainable maritime fuel and other emerging markets.
The call for presentation abstracts for the 19th annual International Biomass Conference & Expo is now open. The event will take place in Nashville, Tennessee, March 31 – April 2, 2026. Abstracts can be submitted through Nov. 21.
API pulls support for E15 legislation
October 21, 2025
The American Petroleum Institute on Oct. 21 reversed course on E15 legislation, announcing that it now opposes the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, a bill that aims to allow permanent nationwide sales of E15.
The National Farmer Union is urging the White House and congressional leadership to dedicate resources toward expanding use of ethanol, biodiesel and SAF as part of any effort to provide assistance to struggling U.S. agricultural producers.
Insigniam, a global consulting firm specializing in organizational breakthrough, innovation, and transformation, has partnered with KAAPA Ethanol to drive its next phase of growth and build a unified culture across its expanding business.
Attendees of the Global Ethanol Summit 2025 settled in for the first full day of programming on Oct. 20, which featured three keynote speakers, a panel and two flash talks focused on the day’s theme, “Ethanol is renewable and available.”
Over 450 international buyers and end-users of ethanol and its co-products from more than 40 countries gathered in Washington, D.C. for the U.S. Grain & Bioproduct Council’s Global Ethanol Summit 2025.
CoBank on Oct. 15 released its latest quarterly insights report, predicting the U.S. EPA will likely delay final action on its proposed Renewable Fuel Standard RVOs and small refinery exemption (SRE) reallocation proposals until early 2026.
The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization on Oct. 17 announced it would delay a vote on its proposed Net Zero Framework for one year. In the interim, UN member states will continue to work towards consensus on the framework.
In a keynote address on Oct. 20 at the U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council’s Global Ethanol Summit in Washington, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper offered a look at ethanol’s future by way of its past.
In her keynote address to the USGBC’s annual Global Ethanol Summit, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor expressed optimism for the future of bioethanol, while highlighting the positive impact that pro-bioethanol policies have on agriculture.
The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) is urging retailers to apply for $4 million in available biofuel infrastructure grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture before the application deadline on Oct 23.
If Congress passed legislation that allowed for year-round, nationwide access E15, corn use in ethanol could increase by 50% at full implementation, supporting a higher market price for corn and energy stability for Americans.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded slightly the week ending Oct. 10, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Oct. 16. Ethanol stocks were down slightly, and exports fell by approximately 22%.
The U.S. EPA on Oct. 16 released data showing more than 1.92 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in September, down approximately 9% when compared to last year. Total RIN generation for the first nine months of 2025 reached 17.13 billion.
The U.S. EPA on Oct. 16 published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that seven new SRE petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard during the past month. A total of 30 SRE petitions are now pending.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced sugarcane processing was up during the first half of September. Domestic ethanol sales and export sales were also up significantly during the two-week period.
Green Plains Inc. on Oct. 14 announced the successful startup of its carbon capture and storage (CCS) equipment in York, Nebraska, marking a key milestone in the expansion of its carbon capture capabilities.
Vale and locomotive manufacturer Wabtec Corp. announced on Oct. 13 a partnership to develop studies on a dual-fuel engine that can use both diesel and a mixture of diesel and ethanol. The studies and tests are expected to take place by 2027.
The November issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine focuses on on-site CCS projects, RFS policy, and CI reduction.
Gevo Inc. on Oct. 14 announced the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office has granted the company an extension of the conditional commitment for the $1.46 billion loan guarantee for its proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project.
The U.S. EIA maintained its forecasts for 2025 and 2026 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Oct. 7. The 2025 and 2026 forecasts for fuel ethanol blending and exports were also unchanged.
Increasing use of ethanol supports a higher market price for corn and energy stability for Americans. As a financial crisis looms, farmers need market-driven demand at a price that returns value to the farm, according to NCGA.
ACE's annual conference addresses E15 legislation, the 45Z clean fuel production credit and RFS blending obligations.
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council discusses ways to leverage ethanol to reduce emissions in the marine sector.
ePURE has submitted its reply to the EU public consultation on the CO2 emissions standards for cars and vans regulation. The comments describe how biobased fuels, including ethanol, can help decarbonization road transportation.
In September, U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council staff and members traveled to Japan to participate in the 2025 U.S. Bioethanol Supply Conference, meet Japanese industry stakeholders and visit key sites in the transportation and energy sectors.
Scientists at ORNL conducted a meticulous analysis of the compounds released by plant roots into their surrounding environment. The analysis yielded an abundance of data that can guide research aiming to improve the way we grow energy and food crops.
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