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IATA study confirms that SAF technology rollout is main bottleneck to net zero, not feedstock availability

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By International Air Transport Association

September 25, 2025

Sustainable Aviation Fuels Feedstocks 

The International Air Transport Association, in partnership with Worley Consulting, has published a study demonstrating that sufficient SAF feedstock exists to enable the airline industry to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050.

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U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by 3% the week ending Sept. 19, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Sept. 24. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up 4% and exports were up 9%.

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The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board on Sept. 22 kicked off a public hearing to gather public input on a proposed rule to implement the state’s Clean Transportation Fuel Program. The hearing could continue through November.

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Highlighting the downturn in the farm economy, the president of the NCGA and leaders from 17 state corn grower groups sent an open letter to congressional leaders on Sept. 16, calling on them to pass E15 legislation.

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European ethanol biorefineries produced more food and animal feed than fuel in 2024, according to audited data released on Sept. 9 by ePURE, the European renewable ethanol association. ePURE members represent 85% of EU installed ethanol capacity.

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UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced sugarcane processing was up during the second half of August. Total ethanol production remains lower than last year, but corn ethanol production continues to trend higher.

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Kemin Industries on Sept. 23 announced the acquisition of CJ Youtell Biotech, the enzymes and fermentation subsidiary of CJ Bio. This strategic move strengthens Kemin’s position as a global leader in enzyme innovation.

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Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L. Rollins and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Luke J. Lindberg, have announced an aggressive three-point plan that will support American agricultural producers and exporters.

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oneworld alliance and member airlines, in partnership with Breakthrough Energy Ventures, on Sept. 17 announced the launch of a new investment fund designed to address the limited availability and high cost of today's SAF.

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The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Sept. 17 advanced a pipeline safety bill that, in part, aims to require the development of minimum safety standards for the transportation and temporary storage of CO2 in its gaseous state.

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Frontier Infrastructure Holdings LLC on Sept. 22 announced a strategic partnership with Gevo Inc. and its Verity platform to deliver North America's first fully integrated carbon management platform for ethanol producers.

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USGBC continues laying groundwork for DDGS exports to India

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By U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council

September 22, 2025

U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council Senior Director of Global Strategies Kurt Shultz traveled to India to build end-user interest in purchasing U.S. distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS), which so far do not have market access in the country.

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Iowa’s cost-share Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program recently awarded $1.86 million in grants for 48 applicants to add biofuels to retail sites. Four applications expand B11 availability and 44 expand E15 availability.

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Gevo Inc. and HAUSH Ltd., a European-based leader in renewable energy projects, have entered into an agreement to explore developing ethanol and ethanol-to-jet (ETJ) facilities and business opportunities in Europe.

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The U.S. EPA on Sept. 18 released data showing 1.79 million RINs were generated under the RFS in August, down from 2.16 billion generated during the same month of 2024. Total RIN generation for the first eight months of 2025 reached 15.1 billion

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The U.S. EPA on Sept. 18 published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that 10 new SRE petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard in the past month. A total of 23 SRE petitions are currently pending.

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The EU on Sept. 17 announced it will allocate approximately €100 million ($117.88 million) of EU Emissions Trading Systems emissions allowances to 53 aircraft operators to help offset costs of SAF used in 2024.

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Gevo Inc. announced on Sept. 18 that its subsidiary, Net-Zero Richardton LLC, has signed a CO2 removal sales agreement with Biorecro North America LLC for the commercialization of CO2 removal credits generated at the Gevo North Dakota facility.

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Green Plains Inc. on Sept. 17 announced that it has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Freepoint Commodities LLC to sell Clean Fuel Production Credits, also known as 45Z tax credits, generated in 2025 under the Inflation Reduction Act.

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U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by nearly 5% the week ending Sept. 12, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Sept. 17. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down 1% and exports fell by 15%.

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Summit Carbon Solutions LLC on Sept. 15 filed a petition with the IUC to amend its current pipeline permit to add an additional CO2 supplier and alter language requiring approvals in North Dakota and South Dakota before construction can begin.

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The government of Australia on Sept. 17 announced plans to invest AU$1.1 billion ($731.84 million) to support the domestic production of drop-in, low-carbon liquid fuels, such as renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

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Ethanol industry joint statement on UK trade mission

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By Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy and the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council

September 17, 2025

U.S. ethanol industry leaders joined U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and Under Secretary Luke Lindberg in the U.K. in September to meet with top U.K. officials to underscore the priorities of the U.S. ethanol industry.

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New polling conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the Renewable Fuels Association shows strong support for legislation allowing year-round access to E15, a lower-cost fuel blend containing 15 percent ethanol.

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Let’s Remove E15 Roadblocks

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By Geoff Cooper

September 17, 2025

Geoff Cooper, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, discusses the need to remove roadblocks to higher E15 availability.

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The October issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine focuses on lab and process data, policy issues. denaturant requirements and plant security.

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The U.S. EPA on Sept. 16 released a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) that considers several options for reallocating RFS renewable volume obligations (RVOs) waived under the small refinery exemption (SRE) program.

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ICM Inc. has signed a professional services and equipment purchase agreement with FS Indústria de Etanol S.A. to design and supply a new greenfield dry-mill grain ethanol production facility near Campo Novo do Parecis, Mato Grosso, Brazil.

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USGBC explores DDGS, sorghum market growth in Nigeria

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By U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council

September 16, 2025

In August, a USGBC Council delegation, led by USGBC Deputy Regional Director for Africa Mohamed Salah Bouthour, traveled to Nigeria to meet with leading breweries and feed industry players to expand market share for U.S. DDGS and sorghum.

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IFF leverages advanced tools and constant innovation to help its customers maximize ethanol and DCO yields.

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