Três Tentos Agroindustrial on May 20 announced it has received approval from Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) to begin production at a corn ethanol plant in Porto Alegre do Norte, Mato Grosso, Brazil.
In testimony provided at a public hearing on May 27, the Renewable Fuels Association urged the U.S. Department of Treasury to swiftly finalize “clear, stable, and practical regulations” implementing the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit.
Clean Fuels Alliance America announced the launch of its National Fuel Quality Reports, a resource providing the industry with a broad statistical view of fuel quality across multiple fuel types for the first time.
Aemetis Inc. announced on May 21 that the Capital Programs & Climate Financing Authority in California has adopted an initial resolution related to potential future issuance of up to $1.1 billion of tax-exempt bonds for Aemetis projects.
The RFA will provide attendees at this year’s International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo with many opportunities to learn and connect, both onstage and off. The event takes place June 2–4 at the America’s Center in downtown St. Louis.
U.S. ethanol producers consumed 474 million bushels of corn in March, up when compared to both the previous month and March 2025, according to May edition of the USDA’s Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report.
The Renewable Fuels Association’s nationally recognized safety program has been honored with its 14th consecutive National Achievement Award from TRANSCAER, a national hazardous materials safety coalition.
A new study from South Dakota State University's Ness School of Management and Economics found that farmland values rose by 44% after changes to U.S. energy policies sparked the ethanol industry's initial boom.
The RFA is partnering with the Kansas City Diamonds as the “Official Fuel” of the organization for the inaugural Professional Softball League season. The partnership brings E15 to the forefront of one of the fastest-growing areas in sports.
Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., on May 21 led a bipartisan resolution to designate May 2026 as Renewable Fuels Month. The resolution highlights the critical role renewable fuels play in lowering fuel prices and unleashing American energy independence.
More than 1.93 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in April, up 3% when compared to the same month of last year, according to data released by the U.S. EPA on May 21. Total RIN generation for the first four months of 2026 reached 7.51 billion.
The U.S. EPA on May 21 published data showing one new small refinery exemption (SRE) petition was filed under the RFS during the past month. The agency also changed the status of two compliance year 2024 SRE petitions from “ineligible” to “pending.”
The Netherlands imported $535 million of U.S. biofuels last year. Regulatory changes that came into force on Jan. 1, 2026, could boost demand for both U.S. biofuels and feedstocks, according to a report filed with the USDA.
The IRFA on May 19 filed a formal request with the Iowa Utilities Commission asking that a hearing schedule be established for Summit Carbon Solutions’ carbon capture, use, and sequestration (CCUS) pipeline project.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by nearly 3% the week ending May 15, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up slightly and exports fell by 8%.
Denmark-based global shipping company Maersk on May 7 announced it successfully completed the first sailing on 100% ethanol during the first quarter of 2026 using one of the company’s dual-fuel methanol vessels.
WinGD’s first ethanol-fueled X-DF-M/E engines have been ordered for two ore carriers to be built for Chinese owner Shandong Shipping Corp. and to operate under long-term charters for Brazil-headquartered global mining company Vale.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced that sugarcane processing and ethanol production were both up during the first half of April. Corn ethanol production continued to grow as well.
POET and Antora Energy on May 19 announced the commissioning of Antora's 5 gigawatt-hour (GWh), multi-day thermal energy storage system at POET's Big Stone City, South Dakota, bioprocessing facility.
In May, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council’s regional office for Southeast Asia & Oceania (SEA&O) traveled to Da Nang, Vietnam to participate in the Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Association’s Innovation & Policy Summit.
Iowa and Missouri are challenging New York’s Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, claiming it unfairly imposes reporting and compliance obligations on ethanol and biodiesel producers located outside the state.
MoistTech Corp. will showcase its IR3000 Series Moisture Sensors at the FEW Expo, Booth #902, June 2-4, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri. Featuring advanced near infrared (NIR) technology, the IR3000 delivers precise, real-time moisture analysis.
USGBC staff, members promote ethanol at Singapore energy conferences
By U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council
May 18, 2026
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council’s Southeast Asia & Oceania office recently participated in two international biofuel events in Singapore to promote U.S. ethanol as a fueling solution for the on-road, marine and aviation sectors across Asia.
As legislation to authorize year-round E15 now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration, the National Corn Growers Association on May 14 released an analysis demonstrating a net positive benefit of year-round E15 for corn and soybean farmers.
USGBC Manager of Global Strategies and Trade Mark Sevier traveled to Mymensingh, Bangladesh’s fish feed heartland, to support a series of farmer and dealer trainings in partnership with Nourish Poultry and Hatchery Ltd.
Verbio on May 13 announced biomethane production expanded 8.4% during the fiscal third quarter, the three months ended March 31, with biodiesel production up 1.5%. Ethanol production fell by 18.9% during the period.
Corn growers continue to raise alarms about high fertilizer costs, including during a hearing on fertilizer affordability held before the Senate Agriculture Committee on May 12, according to the National Corn Growers Association.
Badger State Ethanol found collaboration with IFF critical in discovering solutions for DCO process problems.
USGBC staff based in Beijing, China participated in a sub-forum during Shanghai Climate Week, reinforcing its commitments to supporting China’s ethanol industry and advancing the country’s low-carbon transition.
The U.S. House of Representatives on May 13 voted 218 to 203 to approve the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailers Choice Act. The bill aims to enable year-round E15 sales and revamp the RFS small refinery exemption (SRE) program.
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