The U.S. Department of Energy on Aug. 29 awarded funding to two SAF research projects, including a project that aims produce SAF from bio-derived methanol and a project that aims to use distillers grains with solubles (DGS) as a SAF feedstock.
More than 40 members of Congress on Sept. 9 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the agency to reduce proposed RFS RVOs for 2026 and 2027, block reallocation of SRE volumes, and scrap plans to boost domestic biofuel production.
Aemetis Inc. on Sept. 9 announced that its Keyes plant subsidiary has signed an EPC contract with NPL Construction Co., a subsidiary of Centuri Holdings Inc. to install a MVR system at the company’s 65 MMgy ethanol production facility.
ACE has awarded scholarships to Sam Cederburg, Julia Trygstad, and Hailey Vandenbosch. Each student receives a $1,000 scholarship through ACE’s Scholarship Program to help further their collegiate education.
Some ethanol industry leaders see a window of opportunity under the Trump administration to stop a questionable federal requirement that’s over a century old.
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, on Sept. 9 introduced the Protect Consumers from Reallocation Costs Act, which aims to block the U.S. EPA from reallocating RFS renewable volume obligations (RVOs) waived via the small refinery exemption (SRE) program.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration maintained its outlook for 2025 and 2026 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Sept. 9. The forecasts for 2025 and 2026 fuel ethanol exports were also unchanged.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced sugarcane processing trended higher during the first half of August. The production of sugarcane ethanol is down when compared to the previous harvest season.
Growth Energy on Sept. 9 kicked off its annual Growth Energy Biofuels Summit in Washington, D.C., hosting more than 100 association members for panel discussions, and meetings with top lawmakers to remind them of the benefits of ethanol.
Modern security solutions offer ethanol producers enhanced protection, site surveillance and peace of mind.
The White House on Sept. 4 released additional details about the U.S.-Japan trade deal, which was first announced in July. The details confirm that Japan plans to import U.S. ethanol, including for use in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The U.S. Department of Energy’s 2025 U.S. Energy and Employment Report indicates that nearly 112,000 workers were employed by the U.S. renewable fuels industry last year, accounting for roughly 10% of total U.S. employment in the fuels sector.
Growth Energysubmitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Internal Revenue Service on Sept. 8, calling on the agencies to act quickly to make the most of the Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credit.
The U.S. corn ethanol industry continues to stand out for employing military veterans and maintaining a diverse workforce, according to the 2025 U.S. Energy & Employment Report recently released by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Understanding Energy Attribute Certificates and how they can help ethanol producers maximize their 45Z credits.
Support from NCGA and its state corn grower associations has allowed Clemson University and John Deere to move forward on a cutting-edge U.S. DOE project that could open major markets for ethanol in farm equipment, despite federal funding delays.
In August, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council traveled across the Philippines to conduct technical seminars and workshops aimed at improving feed formulation strategies and providing advice on the logistics of sourcing U.S. commodities.
U.S. fuel ethanol was up slightly the week ending Aug. 29, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Sept. 4. Stocks of fuel ethanol were also up slightly and exports were down 26%.
The U.S. exported 164.38 million gallons of ethanol and 1.06 million metric tons of distillers grains in July, according to data released by the USDA on Sept. 4. Ethanol exports were up when compared to July 2024.
The White House Office of Management and Budget on Sept. 4 published its Spring 2025 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, which confirms the U.S. EPA plans to finalize its Renewable Fuel Standard “Set 2” rule by October.
The California Senate on Sept. 3 voted 39 to zero in favor of a bill that aims to immediately allow E15 sales within the state. The bill, AB 30, will now head to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for his approval. Newsom is expected to sign the bill.
The USDA Economic Research Service on Aug. 28 released its latest quarterly trade outlook report, announcing the agency now expects the value of FY 2025 ethanol exports to reach $4.5 billion, up from the May outlook of $4.3 billion.
The Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy called on the U.S. Trade Representative to take action against Brazil’s unfair trade practices during a public hearing held Sept. 3 regarding USTR’s Section 301 investigation of Brazil.
The American Coalition for Ethanol introduced a powerful new tool this week at the California Fuels + Convenience Alliance Summit to help fuel marketers seize the opportunity of E15: the E15 Cost Calculator.
The U.S. EPA on Aug. 29 resubmitted its proposed “Set 2” Renewable Fuel Standard rulemaking to the White House Office of Management and Budget, in a move that could indicate the agency is considering a major change to its current RFS proposal.
The U.S. EIA on Aug. 29 released data showing total U.S. operable biofuels capacity expanded slightly in June, with small gains for both ethanol and renewable diesel. Feedstock consumption was up when compared to the previous month.
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, a staunch supporter of the agriculture and biofuels industries, on Sept. 2 announced she will not seek reelection next year. IRFA and IBB have spoken out to commend her leadership in renewable fuels.
The National Corn Growers Association in late August continued to raise alarm about the economic crisis hitting rural America, as commodity prices drop at a time when input costs remain at near-record highs.
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council’s office in Japan held a technical ethanol workshop in August as a follow up to the On-Road Ethanol Conference in June to speak about the roadmap and challenges of introducing of E10 and E20 in the country.
LanzaTech Global Inc. on Sept. 2 announced the company has partnered with Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB and the Mibelle Group to develop a HEFA pathway for SAF using a palm oil alternative.
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