The Minnesota Department of Agriculture on Aug. 25 announced it is seeking applications for its AGRI Biofuels Infrastructure Grant program, which supports the installation of fueling infrastructure for E15 and higher blends of ethanol.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has released data showing ethanol sugarcane ethanol production was down during the second half of July. Corn ethanol production was up when compared to the same period of last year.
SAF Magazine and the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative announced the addition of new speakers to the 2025 North American SAF Conference & Expo, taking place Sept. 22–24 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis.
The U.S. EPA on Aug. 22 issued decisions on 175 small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions, granting full or partial exemptions of Renewable Fuel Standard blending obligations for 143 petitions. According to the EPA, 13 SRE petitions remain pending.
The U.S. EPA on Aug. 21 released data showing more than 1.92 billion RINs were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in July, down from 2.26 billion generated during the same month of last year.
The U.S. EPA on Aug. 21 published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that nine new SRE petitions have been filed under the Renewable fuel Standard during the past month. A total of 204 SRE petitions are now pending.
Novonesis on Aug. 21 reported that it’s Agriculture, Energy & Tech segment achieved 8% organic sales growth during the second quarter of 2025. The improvement was primarily driven by strong performance in the ethanol market.
ACE on Aug. 20 welcomed attendees of its 38th Annual Conference to Sioux Falls. The event featured discussions on advancing ethanol’s role in strengthening rural economies, cutting carbon emissions, and expanding market opportunities.
STX Group, a leading environmental commodities trader and climate solutions firm, on Aug. 13 announced the completion of the first successful delivery of sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc).
Fluid Quip Technologies has announced the successful installation and startup of its DCO Technology system at Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co. in Benson, Minnesota. The technology is a cost-effective solution for boosting corn oil recovery.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by 2% the week ending Aug. 15, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Aug. 20. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up slightly while exports expanded by nearly 40%.
The U.S. EPA announced it has “developed a new approach” for reviewing SREs in a document filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit on Aug. 19. The agency is expected to issue decisions on outstanding SRE petitions soon.
The RFA is kicking off an educational effort to help California’s fuel blenders, retailers and others in the supply chain prepare for the eventual arrival of the lower-cost E15 gasoline blend in the Golden State.
The American Coalition for Ethanol elected and re-elected members to its board of directors during the organization’s annual business meeting on Aug. 20, ahead of ACE’s 38th annual conference in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) on Aug. 11 announced it has approved R$625 million ($113.64 million) in financing to support the development of a 71.33 MMgy corn ethanol plant being built by São Martinho S/A.
Associated British Foods plc on Aug. 15 announced the closure of Vivergo, its U.K. bioethanol production plant in Hull, due to government regulatory decisions. The facility is expected to be idle by Aug. 31.
The RFA has added Ashley Viglione as its new government affairs associate in the Washington office, supporting RFA’s advocacy and policy efforts. She previously interned with the RFA during her junior and senior years of college.
Growth Energy, NCGA and RFA on Aug. 18 submitted comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative calling on the agency to take action against Brazil regarding its unfair ethanol trade practices.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., on Aug. 6 announced the reintroduction of the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act. The bill aims to strengthen the USDA’s BioPreferred Program, which promotes the use of U.S.-made biobased products.
World’s largest International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo announces 2026 dates
By BBI International
August 18, 2025
Ethanol Producer Magazine has announced the 42th annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) will take place on June 2-4, 2026, at the America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
The Farms and Fuels Alliance on Aug. 13 applauded the Ontario government's decision to introduce Canadian content requirements to ethanol, a critical move that will strengthen the province's agricultural sector.
Petrolimex and PVOIL, Vietnam’s two largest fuel distributors and retailers, recenlty launched the country’s first commercial trials of gasoline blended with 10 percent ethanol (E10) in three major cities.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration maintained its 2025 and 2026 forecasts for fuel ethanol production, exports and consumption in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, which was released Aug. 12.
Gevo Inc. on Aug. 11 released second quarter results, reporting positive net income and positive adjusted EBTIDA for the period. The company also confirmed it is prioritizing development of a 30 MMgy ethanol-to-jet project in North Dakota.
Aemetis Inc. released Q2 results, reporting increase revenue when compared to Q1. During an earnings call, company officials detailed progress with the company’s RNG, ethanol, biodiesel, SAF and carbon CCS projects.
Conestoga Energy on Aug. 14 announced the acquisition of SAFFiRE Renewables LLC, a process technology company that enables production of ultra-low carbon intensity ethanol and intermediates, from Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures LLC.
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U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by 1% the week ending Aug. 8, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Aug. 13. Stocks of fuel ethanol fell by nearly 5% and exports were up 6%.
Green Plains Inc. on Aug. 11 announced its operating ethanol plants achieved 99% capacity utilization in Q2. Company officials also confirmed that all nine of its operating facilities are expected to qualify for the 45Z credit next year.
Growth Energy is again calling on Congress to pass a bill that would allow for the year-round sale of E15. The call is in response to the USDA’s latest WASDE report, which showed that the 2025-‘26 corn crop would set a new record.
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