Growth Energy Cares, the charitable arm of Growth Energy, and Front Range Energy provided $125,000 in support for five veterans' organizations at the Growth Energy/Front Range Energy annual golf tournament on June 15 in Windsor, Colorado.
New levels in maintenance planning, new solutions for cleaning and cooling tower tips are discussed in the July issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine.
Pacific Ag has acquired Calagri. The transaction further solidifies Pacific Ag's ability to ensure cost-competitive, year-round supply and more streamlined harvesting and delivery of forages and other crop residues to customers.
Gevo Inc. has entered into an agreement with Musket Corp. to supply isobutanol for blending with gasoline. Initial target markets are expected to include the marine and off-road markets in Arizona, Nevada, and Utah.
The Renewable Fuels Association is pleased with the findings from a recent report that concluded biofuels from crops do not harm food supplies.
The Renewable Fuels Association is pleased with the findings from a recent report that concluded biofuels from crops do not harm food supplies.
California Ethanol & Power LLC has awarded a engineering services agreement to Technip for its proposed biorefinery project in Imperial Valley, California. The facility will produce ethanol, electricity and biogas.
On June 13, Valero Energy Corp. issued a petition to U.S. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy asking the agency to redefine obligated party under the renewable fuel standard (RFS). In February, Valero made a similar request.
Facing 10-year checkups, ethanol facilities turn to service providers to help stay ahead of maintenance and compliance issues.
American Council for Capital Formation contradicts itself in promoting the oil industry's agenda.
Deinove recently announced that it has validated the second key milestone of the Deinochem program, dedicated to the production of biosourced isoprenoids, funded by the French Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME).
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. recently announced that it is currently researching and developing a solid oxide fuel-cell (SOFC)-powered system that runs on bioethanol electric power. The new system features an e-Bio Fuel-Cell with an SOFC power generator.
Green Plains Inc. and Jefferson Gulf Coast Energy Partners recently announced that they have formed a joint venture to construct and operate an intermodal export and import fuels terminal at Jefferson's existing Beaumont, Texas, terminal.
The U.S. ethanol industry set a new weekly ethanol production record the week ending June 10, with production reaching an average of 1.013 million barrels per day, according to data published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Companies introduce new approaches to keeping ethanol facilities clean.
EPA's proposed rule reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of the RFS's purpose, which was designed to change the realities of the market and the way oil companies do business, and to spur investment in cleaner, low-carbon renewable fuels.
White Dog Labs recently emerged from stealth by announcing a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. The company's innovative fermentation technology platform promises to increase output of practically any biochemical by 50-100 percent.
REN21 recently published its annual overview on the state of renewable energy, reporting 2015 was a record year for renewable energy installations. Renewable power and renewable heat both increased, along with renewables used in transportation.
On June 13, Abengoa Bioenergy U.S. Holding LLC, along with certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries, announced an agreement to sell four of its first-generation ethanol plants in the U.S. for at least $350 million.
Neglecting cooling tower maintenance can curtail production, especially in the hot summer months.
Growth Energy's mission will not be limited to advocacy in D.C. or consumer outreach. A holistic approach will work on educating Americans and expanding ethanol's visibility.
I take clean air for granted, as I suspect a lot of people in the Midwest do. We need to be reminded that a big reason to promote higher ethanol blends in urban areas is the contribution towards cleaner air.
The biofuels industry will have a significant role to play in international efforts to transition away from carbon-intensive fossil fuels in the transport sector. The GRFA will work with governments to develop policies to achieve their goals.
University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers study how a certain group of bacteria called Streptomyces may improve biofuel production. The study identifies important enzymes produced when Streptomyces flex particular genes.
Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co. celebrated its 20th year of operations June 10 with over 500 cooperative members and guests attending a noon meal followed by a short program and tours of the plant just outside of Benson, Minnesota.
A microorganism found capable of mixotrophic fermentation converts carbon from both sugar and gas into ethanol.
ACE reports on fly-in, upcoming conference that continue to educate policymakers, stakeholders on ethanol issues.
Flint Hills Resources is adding corn storage capacity to two of its Iowa plants and improving its grain receiving facility at a third, with completion expected in time for the fall harvest.
The U.S, Department of Agriculture reduced the 2016/'17 outlook for U.S. feed grain supplies in its June World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, with declines estimated in corn, and sorghum beginning stocks.
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