Southwest Georgia Ethanol LLC, a 100 MMgy corn-ethanol plant in Camilla, Ga., has been approved for a $20 million secured revolving credit facility from AloStar Bank of Commerce.
Iowa corn growers will decide July 10 whether the state corn checkoff should be increased. The Iowa Corn Promotion Board uses funds collected on education, research and market development activities related to corn, including ethanol.
Novozymes inaugurated its enzyme plant in Blair, Neb., on May 31. One day later, Monroe joined Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in a conference call to discuss the importance of the Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit.
The EPA denied the petroleum industry's request to retroactively waive the 2011 cellulosic biofuel volume requirements under the RFS on May 22, noting that the group's issues had been addressed in the proposed rule.
If finalized as proposed, the EPA would consider ethanol produced from grain sorghum using biogas and CHP at a dry mill plant as an advanced biofuel, allowing its production to generate D5 RINs.
The Great Plains Institute recently released a white paper outlining various methods that could be utilized by existing dry-mill corn ethanol plants to improve their efficiency rates and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
ASTM International recently made significant changes to its E85 specification, lowering the approved minimum ethanol volume of the fuel to just 51 percent and renaming the specification to reflect the change.
FEW around the corner
May 25, 2012
Fully 87 percent of the nation's ethanol producing capacity is going to be in attendance at the Fuel Ethanol Workshop in Minneapolis next week, up 15 percent from last year.
A project to build Future Fuels LLP, a 200 MMlly (52 MMgy) wheat-to-ethanol plant in Grimsby, U.K., is moving forward thank to the fact that it has secured both senior debt and government underwriting.
Sponsored by Ethanol Producer Magazine and organized by BBI International, the June 4-7 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo at the Minneapolis convention center is expected to draw over 2,000 people.
A recent analysis conducted by University of Illinois agriculture economics professor Scott Irwin estimates that, on average, ethanol plants will not be able to pay more than $6.75 per bushel for corn this summer without running in the red.
Gevo announces startup of Luverne isobutanol plant
By Gevo
May 24, 2012
Gevo Inc. announced today it has begun startup of the world's first commercial biobased isobutanol production plant located in Luverne, Minn.
Brazil-based GraalBio Investimentos S.A. will begin building Brazil's first commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plant this summer in Alagaos, Brazil, using Beta Renewables technology.
With the purchase of two new pieces of equipment Feedstox is prepared to begin executing contracts to harvest biomass in less than two weeks, says Jeff Roskam, CEO of the Kansas Alliance for Biorefining and Bioenergy.
American Ethanol's partnership with NASCAR has extended with an official sponsorship of two upcoming NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races. The races will be held July 14 and Sept. 15 at the Iowa Speedway.
BIO and Agriculture Energy Coalition members told a hearing that Farm Bill Energy Title programs have had a significant impact on rural economies and blossoming renewable energy industries since their creation in 2002, urging continued funding.
Dangers of Spin
May 21, 2012
It seems like every advocacy group is dedicated to sending out multiple news releases and commissioning reports to put a favorable spin on information backing its positions. Their credibility can be fatally affected if they go too far.
An ICM Inc. designed and built cooking fuel ethanol plant is now open in Dondo, Mozambique--providing area residents with cassava-based ethanol, a cleaner alternative to cooking with charcoal.
Propel Fuels opens Clean Mobility Center in California
By Propel
May 17, 2012
Propel Fuels is redefining the American gas station with the launch of the company's first Clean Mobility Center in Fullerton, Calif. Beyond fuel, the stations enable drivers to offset carbon, improve fuel economy, tune bicycles and recycle.
The Iowa Energy Center recently awarded three grants to research projects focused on improving thermochemical conversion of biomass to biofuels and renewable chemicals.
Forty-four senators wrote to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on May 15, urging them to bring the 2012 Farm Bill to the Senate floor for consideration as soon as possible.
Sustainability, carbon body approves US firm to certify biofuels
By Scientific Certification Systems
May 16, 2012
Scientific Certification Systems is the first certification body in the United States to be accredited by the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) biofuel certification system.
Ethanol industry groups and DOE officials responded immediately to a research report released May 16 by auto and petroleum groups attempting to highlight potential engine issues related to E15 use, calling the report inaccurate and "meaningless."
The National Corn-to-Ethanol-Research Center recently reached a milestone with the successful production of cellulosic ethanol from corn fiber or corn bran. It's part of ongoing research to make second-generation ethanol a reality.
March numbers for U.S. exports of ethanol and distillers grains are up. On the ethanol side, there was a total of 83.4 million gallons of denatured and undenatured, nonbeverage ethanol exports in March, up 11 percent from February.
A new report shows that increasing ethanol production and higher crude oil prices had a substantial impact on wholesale gasoline prices. As a result, ethanol reduced the price of wholesale gasoline by 89 cents in 2010 and $1.09 in 2011.
It shouldn't be a surprise, but the USDA's monthly supply/demand report projects a big crop for the 2012-'13 marketing year that starts once the new crop is harvested in the fall.
Wisconsin group calls for Congressional support for ethanol
By WBIA
May 14, 2012
The Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance is reaching out to representatives in Washington, D.C., this week to remind them of the importance of the ethanol industry and the jobs it provides for workers.
An anticipated May 1 start date for E15 sales to drivers of 2001 and newer vehicles In Kansas failed to materialize as retailers and ethanol industry representatives continue to work through the U.S. EPA's long list of implementation conditions.
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