The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report for December, reporting that corn use for fuel ethanol production reached 433 million bushels in October, up from the previous month, but down from October 2019.
The USDA's Commodity Credit Corp. announced on Dec. 23 that it does not expect to purchase and sell sugar under the Feedstock Flexibility Program for crop year 2020, which runs from Oct. 1, 2020 through Sept. 30, 2021.
The new glucoamylase-expressing yeasts within DuPont's (now IFF*) SYNERXIA® Gemstone Collection are both high yielding and fundamentally robust.
'Fiber Is the New Starch'
December 28, 2020
Novozymes has released a platform to convert more fiber to ethanol, giving producers an attractive 'D3 lift.' The company is also helping its customers navigate the low-carbon fuels marketplace, streamlining certification and assisting where it can.
Business Briefs
By Ethanol Producer Magazine
December 28, 2020
Industry news from the January issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine, including Element's shift to high-protein feed, Flint Hills Resources coming online with its second NexPro plant, Pacific Ethanol selling more assets, and more.
Building Back Better with Biofuels
By Emily Skor
December 28, 2020
Expecting heightened attention on renewable energy in the years ahead, Growth Energy will be working with America's elected leaders to unleash ethanol as the engine of the rural economy and the foundation of rapid climate progress.
Transatlantic Trade-Offs
By Emmanuel Desplechin
December 28, 2020
The recent U.S. presidential election has spurred a lot of talk about what the new administration will mean for the transatlantic trade relationship after four years of on again, off again tariff wars.
Grit and Growth
December 28, 2020
For U.S. ethanol producers, the pandemic came on the back of an already challenging low-margin environment. Still, continued investment in yield enhancement, driven in part by yeast and enzyme innovation, is helping the the industry persevere.
The Manitoba government on Dec. 22 announced that it will step up its ethanol and biodiesel blending requirements over the next two years, requiring E10 and B5 blends of gasoline and diesel by the start of 2022.
President Trump on Dec. 27 signed a legislative package that includes tax extenders, $900 billion in COVID-19 relief, and government funding, averting a government shutdown and providing potential COVID-19 relief to biofuel producers.
Aemetis Inc. announced on Dec. 22 that its Aemetis Properties Riverbank Inc. subsidiary acquired approximately 20 percent ownership of Nevo Motors Inc. under an agreement that will utilize Aemetis manufacturing facilities and fueling stations.
Forty years ago this month, a small group of innovative farmers and like-minded business leaders came together to officially found the RFA. The goal of the new trade group was as admirable as it was ambitious: grow production and demand for ethanol.
The U.S. EPA has released data showing that more than 1.61 billion renewable identification number (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in November, up from 1.58 billion generated during the same month of 2019.
U.S. ethanol production was up 2 percent the week ending Dec. 18, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Dec. 23. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol increased by 1 percent.
The Next Step
December 22, 2020
Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits' new Convergence platform merges its expertise in yield enhancement and enzyme expression. Other innovators have similar goals.
The road to qualifying for the 45Q tax credit can be confusing, with strict limitations on project phases and what constitutes start of construction. But, navigated properly, the credit is a promising opportunity.
Enzyme provider CTE Global is raising the bar on service with made-to-order testing and contextual plant data analysis from a single lab.
The American Coalition for Ethanol is ready to execute on Accelerate, a roadmap for sparking new demand for ethanol. The plan is built around implementing new clean fuel policies, protecting what already exists and growing ethanol markets globally.
CoBank on Dec. 17 issued a report on the year ahead, predicting the 2021 outlook for ethanol is stable but guarded, with considerable growth and margin opportunities favoring ethanol coproducts versus fuel.
The RFA is again partnering with the Renewable Fuels Foundation to offer scholarships to students who are interested in attending the 26th annual National Ethanol Conference, taking place in an entirely digital format Feb. 16-18, 2021.
The government of Canada on Dec. 18 published proposed regulations for its Clean Fuel Standard. Final regulations are expected to be published next year, with the CFS scheduled to come into force on Dec. 1, 2022.
The U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate voted to approve a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package on Dec. 21. The legislation, which includes ag relief that could benefit biofuel producers, is expected to be signed by President Trump.
Documenting, communicating and resolving near misses can help reduce incidents that cause serious injury or death. Jacob Hencke, with PROtect, emphasized this in his presentation during the Plant Maintenance and Safety Summit, Dec. 16 and 17.
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor sent a letter to House and Senate leaders on Tuesday calling on Congress to include biofuels in any potential legislation to extend expiring tax provisions at the end of the year.
UNICA: Ethanol production down in late November
December 17, 2020
Ethanol production by mills in the south-central region of Brazil was down in late November, according to data released by UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association. Corn ethanol production, however, continued to grow.
The U.S. EPA on Dec. 17 reported five additional SRE petitions have been filed with the agency seeking exemptions of RFS blending requirements. The status of three other SRE petitions appear to have been changed from “denied� to “pending.�
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to announce Michael Regan as his nominee to serve as administrator of the U.S EPA. Representatives of the biofuels industry are expressing hope that Regan will bring a change in philosophy to the agency.
The SCALE Act was introduced on Dec. 16. It supports the buildout of the infrastructure necessary to transport CO2 from where it is captured to where it can be utilized in manufacturing or safely and securely sequestered underground.
The USDA has announced it will open a new 30-day application period for the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive program on Dec. 21. The RFA, Growth Energy and ACE say they are ready and willing to help retailers apply for the program.
It's important to be aware of different safety and inspection requirements for different piping classifications, according to Jay Beckel, of PROtect. And don't rely on your nondestructive testing (NDT) provider to keep track of it, he added.
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