The war in the Middle East is another reminder of how important it is for Europe to end its dependence on imported fossil oil. Ethanol offers a ready-made, homegrown solution, but EU policies need to be better at unleashing its potential.
A newly released independent economic impact study finds that biomanufacturing projects located in Biofuel Development Opportunity (BDO) Zones generate substantial and repeatable economic benefits.
The House Agriculture Committee on March 5 voted 34 to 17 to advance the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, commonly known as the 2026 Farm Bill. The vote followed a two-day markup session that spanned roughly 25 hours.
Alto Ingredients on March 4 released fourth quarter financial results, reporting improved profits on increased ethanol margins, strong ethanol export sales and benefits associated with the 45Z clean fuel production credit.
Two researchers at Imperial College London on March 5 published a paper that identifies 36 strategies with the highest potential to reduce global carbon emissions. Biofuels and BECCS are among the strategies identified by the researchers.
Supercharging SAF uptake: ISCC, OMV and Airbus strengthen credible book and claim approaches
By International Sustainability & Carbon Certification
March 05, 2026
Scaling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is one of the central challenges facing the aviation sector. Meeting this challenge requires collaboration across the value chain, supported by credible frameworks that enable new ways of bringing SAF to market.
The Carbon Capture Coalition has announced the launch of Carbon Capture Impact, an allied 501(c)(4) organization of the Carbon Capture Coalition that aims to amplify the voices of its broad, far-reaching network of advocates.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell nearly 2% the week ending Feb. 27, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on March 4. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up 3% and exports expanded by 54%.
Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., on March 4 attempted to amend the draft 2026 Farm Bill currently under consideration by the House Agriculture Committee to include language enabling year-round sales of E15. The amendment did not pass.
The U.S. EPA has issued a permit for One Carbon Partnership to inject and store CO2 underground at the Cardinal Ethanol facility in Randolph County, Indiana. The permit allows for the injection of 450,000 metric tons of CO2 annually for 30 years.
The Iowa Corn Growers Association and Iowa Renewable Fuels Association are calling on U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to recognize the E15 as a “no brainer” solution to offer immediate relief for high gas prices.
The current issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine illustrates evolution in the ethanol industry.
The USDA on Feb. 27 released its quarterly trade outlook report, announcing the agency now expects the value of fiscal year (FY) 2026 ethanol exports to reach $4.7 billion, up from the forecast of $4.6 billion made in December 2025.
The U.S. EPA on Feb. 27 issued a final rule delaying the 2025 reporting deadline for its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) from March 31, 2026, to Oct. 30, 2026. The agency continues to consider repeal of the GHGRP.
On Feb.11, to help expand export markets for U.S. food and ag products, the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service announced awarding more than $212 million through the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development program.
Aligned Energy Pte Ltd. and Phi Earth Technologies Pte. Ltd. have signed a non-binding MOU to undertake a structured pilot program designed to evaluate the commercial viability of an integrated biofuel feedstock system.
The American Coalition for Ethanol’s 15th annual Washington, D.C. Fly-In & Government Affairs Summit March 17–18 comes at a defining moment for ethanol, agriculture and rural America.
U.S. biofuel producers consumed 30.569 billion pounds of feedstock in December, up 4% when compared to the previous month, but down slightly when compared to December 2024, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Feb. 27.
Total operable U.S. biofuel capacity expanded to 25.323 billion gallons per year in December with gains for ethanol, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Feb. 27.
Data released on Feb. 27 by the U.S. Energy Information Administration show that U.S. ethanol production rose to a record 16.49 billion gallons in 2025, in response to stronger domestic consumption and record-shattering exports.
As the events in the Middle East have led to a spike in oil prices and the expectation of higher gasoline prices for American drivers, the RFA renews its urgent call for Congress to pass legislation to allow the nationwide year-round sale of E15.
SAF Magazine, in collaboration with the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative, has announced the 2026 North American SAF Conference & Expo will take place Aug. 25-27, in Tacoma, Washington, at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center.
The European Commission’s decision to circumvent the democratic process by provisionally applying the EU-Mercosur trade agreement is yet another sign that the deal is a bad one for Europe – especially the ethanol industry, according to ePURE.
As dramatic geopolitical repositioning requires Europe to think more about its resilience, competitiveness and independence, there has never been a more important time for the EU to adopt policies that make the best use of strategic domestic assets.
EcoCeres Inc. on Feb.27 urged European policymakers and aviation stakeholders to keep the EU SAF market open and competitive, cautioning that potential trade defense measures on imported SAF could undermine EU climate objectives
Minnesota drivers saved $24.7 million in 2024 alone by choosing E15, a lower-cost fuel option often marketed as Unleaded 88 that has consistently been priced below traditional gasoline blends, according to a new study released by MN Bio-Fuels.
Everllence and Vale – one of the world’s leading producers of iron ore, copper and nickel, and one of the largest logistics operators in Brazil – have signed a cooperation agreement regarding the development of ethanol as a marine fuel.
Trucent’s S-Series centrifuge offers ethanol producers a simple solution for solids fouling in caustic tanks.
Pioneering sustainable aviation fuel producer LanzaJet was presented with the Renewable Fuels Association’s 2026 Industry Award on Feb. 26 at the National Ethanol Conference in Orlando.
Novonesis on Feb. 25 released its Agriculture, Energy & Tech segment achieved a 6% organic sales growth in 2025, driven by increased sales into the ethanol market in Latin America and Asia Pacific. Solid growth was also achieved in North America.
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