U.S fuel ethanol production expanded by more than 6% the week ending May 8, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 13. Stocks of fuel ethanol fell by 4% while exports expanded by nearly 17%.
Summit Carbon Solutions on May 13 submitted a filing to the Iowa Utilities Commission removing certain route segments from its proposed carbon pipeline project. The changes simplify the overall project while maintaining core infrastructure.
The Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners Coalition on May 13 announced it is pro-biofuels, pro-agriculture and pro-E15. The group, however, does not support the SRE provisions of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act.
The certainty of year-round E15 will help lower fuel costs for American families while bolstering the farm economy, the RFA stressed in a letter to all members of the House of Representatives, urging their support for H.R. 1346.
North Sea Port has announced LanzaTech’s will develop Europe’s first commercial plant for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) based on alcohol-to-jet technology at its site in Ghent, Belgium. The facility will also produce renewable diesel.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration increased its forecast for 2026 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released May 12. The 2026 forecast for fuel ethanol consumption was also revised up.
The USDA currently expects corn use for fuel ethanol during the 2026-’27 marketing year will be unchanged when compared to the 2025-’26 marketing year. The outlook for corn production was lowered, with the forecast for corn prices increased.
Members of Congress and leaders from several agricultural and biofuel organizations gathered outside the Capitol on May 12 to call on the U.S. House of Representatives to pass legislation that will allow year-round sales of E15.
MN Bio-Fuels highlighted the role of homegrown biofuels in lowering fuel costs, strengthening domestic energy production, and supporting rural communities during a visit on May 8 with Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., at Al-Corn Clean Fuel in Claremont.
As industry leaders and champions gather for the 42nd annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW), there’s one policy priority that is commanding the full attention of farm and biofuel stakeholders across the nation: year-round E15.
The June issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine includes articles focused on reducing CI scores, the RFS Set 2 rule, New Mexico's clean fuels program and feedstocks.
BRIGHT, the Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition at the Technical University of Denmark, and LanzaTech Global have entered a multi-year agreement to accelerate development carbon-to-value biotechnology.
Gevo Inc. on May 7 confirmed the company has received nonbinding indications of interest from multiple parties regarding efforts to finance its proposed AtJ project in North Dakota. Efforts to boost ethanol production capacity are also progressing.
Aemetis Inc. on May 7 released Q1 results, reporting a 27% increase in revenues with growth across its ethanol, RNG and biodiesel segments. Plans for a proposed renewable diesel and SAF plant continue to be impacted by 45Z guidance delays.
In April, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council and member representatives joined a USDA Agricultural Trade Mission (USDA ATM) to Manila, Philippines to maintain momentum for U.S. exporters in a young, growing economy.
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In Canada’s most affordability-focused election cycle in a generation, ethanol’s role in reducing fuel costs barely came up.
Growth Energy announced on May 8 that the total number of retail locations selling E15—a more affordable fuel blend made with 15% American ethanol—now totals more than 5,000 stores, marking a new milestone in E15 availability.
The USGBC and Sanyang Motor, in partnership with the Tmabun Association, launched the Bioethanol Mobility Initiative to support indigenous communities in Taichung’s mountainous region and test the efficiency of E10 in the area.
Renewable Volume Obligations for 2026 and 2027 were finalized in March, with higher volumes than proposed in June 2025, and reallocation of 70% of small refinery exemptions.
Once relegated to food, beverage and dry ice markets, opportunities to monetize biogenic CO2 from ethanol plants are on the rise, and producers can take their pick.
Hawaii lawmakers on May 6 approved legislation to create a clean fuel standard (CFS) that aims to reduce the CI of transportation fuels by at lease 50% below 2019 levels by 2045. The bill will now be considered by Hawaii Gov. Josh Green.
Green Plains Inc. released first quarter financial results on May 7, reporting a profitable three-month period on improved ethanol margins. The company also revised up its estimate for the full-year impact of 45Z clean fuel production credits.
Alto Ingredients Inc. released first quarter results on May 6, reporting a profitable three-month period on improved ethanol margins, strong exports sales and the contribution of 45Z clean fuel production credits.
UNICA has released final data for the 2025-’26 sugarcane harvest season, which concluded March 31, 2026. Sugarcane processing and sugarcane ethanol production were down, but corn ethanol production continued to grow.
Four of Australia’s most influential agricultural bodies have joined forces to urge the Australian government to introduce an immediate national mandate for ethanol and biodiesel to bolster fuel security and unlock new opportunities for domestic ag.
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A long-proposed California ethanol plant would source sugarcane from the surrounding area, one of several plants in the U.S. exploring alternatives to corn.
Clean fuel regulations are in effect in The Land of Enchantment, offering carbon credits for ethanol and other low-carbon fuels.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by nearly 1% the week ending May 1, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 6. Stocks of fuel ethanol were also up nearly 1% while exports fell by 18%.
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