U.S. ethanol capacity expanded in July, while renewable diesel capacity fell and biodiesel capacity held steady, according to data released by the EIA on Sept. 30. Feedstock consumption was up when compared to both the previous month and July 2023.
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service released its latest Grain Stocks report on Sept. 30, reporting that old crop corn stocks in all positions totaled 1.79 billion bushels as of Sept. 1, up 29% when compared the same time last year.
Novonesis, formerly Novozymes, has introduced Innova Eclipse as the latest, most advanced yeast innovation for the ethanol production industry. The yeast is designed to break through fermentation barriers and withstand fermentation stressors.
ACE has assisted fuel retailers across the country by raising awareness of the USDA’s HBIIP through its flexfuelforward.com website, targeted digital advertising campaign and presence at multiple trade shows over the past year.
Reps. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Angie Craig, D-Minn., and more than 30 of their colleagues on Sept. 27 introduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. The bill aims to enable year-round sales of E15 nationwide.
U.S. Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan.; Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill.; John Boozman, R-Ark.; and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.; recently launched the Senate Sustainable Aviation Caucus to promote the longevity of the aviation industry and the renewable fuels industry.
Gevo Inc. has acquired Cultivate Agricultural Intelligence LLC (CultivateAI) for $6 million in cash, with the opportunity for the sellers to receive additional earn-out payments. Gevo will fold CultivateAI into its wholly owned Verity subsidiary
Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa; Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.; Tina Smith, D-Minn.; Deb Fischer, R-Neb.; and Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., on Sept. 25 sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack advocating for additional HBIIP funding.
The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report for September, reporting that corn use for fuel ethanol production in July was up when compared to both the previous month and July of last year.
Skyven Technologies has announced it will install its Skyven Arcturus, a steam generating heat pump, at Western New York Energy’s ethanol plant. The project will decrease the plant’s CO2 emissions by more than 20,000 metric tons per year.
The RFA elected officers and its board of directors on Sept. 25 at its annual membership meeting in Milwaukee. Jeff Oestmann, CEO of Aztalan Bio, was elected chair and Derek Peine, CEO of Western Plains Energy, was elected vice chairman.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by 5% the week ending Sept. 20, dipping below 1 million barrels per day for the first time since early May, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Sept. 25. Stocks were down 1% and exports were down 42%.
The International Air Transport Association has announced it will create the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Matchmaker to link airlines and SAF suppliers. The initiative is expected to launch during the first quarter of 2025.
The RFS has added Specialist Nutrition and Mickelson & Company as associate members. These organizations share a common vision with RFA’s membership and bring innovative approaches and fresh perspectives to the renewable fuels industry.
Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., on Sept. 24 introduced Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bill that aims to extend the 45Z credit through 2034 and restrict the credit to fuels made from domestically produced feedstock.
The American Carbon Alliance announced Indiana Ethanol Producers Association has joined its coalition. The ACA continues to gain momentum as ethanol trade associations across the country unite in support of carbon capture initiatives.
Aemetis Inc. on Sept. 24 called for the California Air Resources Board to immediately implement a 15% ethanol blend in gasoline to reduce gas prices for California consumers and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from motor vehicles.
The U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service on Sept. 18 released proposed regulations to provide guidance for the Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit.
MN Bio-Fuels is highlighting biofuel infrastructure grant funding available under the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s AGRI Biofuels Infrastructure Program. Fuel retailers are strongly encouraged to apply before the Oct 30 deadline.
The Energy Futures Initiative Foundation, led by Ernest J. Moniz, the 13th U.S. Secretary of Energy, has released a study detailing pathways to further decarbonize ethanol to reach near net-zero carbon intensity (CI) by 2035 and negative CI by 2050.
GROWMARK purchases stake in Big River Resources
September 20, 2024
GROWMARK on Sept. 19 announced it has made an investment in Big River Resources LLC, an ethanol production company. The investment aligns with GROWMARK’s strategic goals to diversify and strengthen its operations.
Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed carbon capture project would add more than $3.26 billion in gross output across South Dakota over 12 years, according to the latest economic analysis from the Dakota Institute released on Sept. 9.
The U.S. EPA has announced that 2.06 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in August, down from 2.07 billion generated during the same month of last year. Total RIN generation for the first eight months of 2024 reached 16.49 billion.
The U.S. EPA on Sept. 19 released updated SRE data, reporting that two new SRE petitions were filed under the RFS during the past month. A total of 50 SRE petitions are now pending, up from 48 that were pending as of mid-August.
Less than two weeks after Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc. and affiliated companies filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the assets of Fulcrum Sierra Biofuels LLC and Fulcrum Bioenergy Inc. are being offered for sale at auction.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced that sugarcane processing by units in the south-central region of Brazil was down during the second half of August. Ethanol production and sales were up for the full month.
iRely and Antora Energy have joined the RFA as associate members. These additions reflect RFA’s ongoing commitment to championing innovative and sustainable energy solutions while driving the advancement of the renewable fuels sector.
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, was honored to receive Growth Energy’s 2024 Fueling Growth Award in recognition of her strong support for America's homegrown biofuel producers
Fiji Airways is collaborating with The Fiji Sugar Corp. Ltd. (FSC) and Lee Enterprises Consulting to evaluate the feasibility of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in Fiji. The collaboration is funded by The Asian Development Bank.
Comstock Inc. on Sept. 18 announced the execution of a binding agreement between Comstock Fuels Corp. and SACL Pte. Ltd. related to three biofuel sites under development in Australia to produce 300 MMgy of SAF and renewable fuels.
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