The Iowa Utilities Commission on Aug. 28 found that Summit Carbon Solutions LLC has substantially complied with the requirements of its June order regarding the company's application for a hazardous liquid pipeline permit.
The U.S. corn ethanol industry continues to stand out for its employment of military veterans, according to the United States Energy & Employment Report released on Aug. 28 by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Growth Energy Members Conestoga Energy and SAFFiRE Renewables broke ground yesterday on a new facility that will eventually produce cellulosic bioethanol from corn stover—then convert that bioethanol into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
SAF Magazine has announced the six companies selected to pitch to a group of investors at Pitch Day at the 2024 North American SAF Conference & Expo, taking place Sept. 11-13 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
U.S. fuel ethanol production declined by more than 2% the week ending Aug. 23, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down slightly, while exports were up 77%.
The U.S. DOE on Aug. 28 released its annual U.S. Energy and Employment Report, which shows jobs in corn ethanol, woody biomass, and other types of biofuel all increased in 2023. Corn ethanol employment was up 2%.
Growth Energy on Aug. 27 submitted new comments to CARB criticizing the board’s latest updates to California’s LCFS for unfairly singling out American biofuels in a way that will make it hard for them to generate credits under the program.
The Renewable Fuels Association on Aug. 27 called on California to allow the lower-cost, lower-carbon E15 fuel blend, containing 15 percent ethanol, as part of its efforts to enhance the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard.
The USDA currently predicts fiscal year (FY) 2025 U.S. ethanol exports will reach $4.3 billion. Export volumes are expected to edge up to a record 2 billion gallons, according the agency’s latest quarterly trade outlook, published Aug. 27.
The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report for August, reporting that corn use for fuel ethanol production in June was up slightly when compared to the same month of last year.
The American Coalition for Ethanol honored a select group of advocates for their contributions to the ethanol industry during its 37th annual conference. The event was held Aug. 20-22 in Omaha, Nebraska.
The government of Brazil on Aug. 22 announced it will offer R$6 billion ($1.09 billion) to support the development of biorefineries to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and sustainable marine fuels.
Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City, the country’s two largest rail carriers, on Aug. 26 resumed operations after the Canadian Industrial Relations Board took action over the weekend to end a work stoppage that began Aug. 22.
Caramuru, a Brazilian oilseed processor, on Aug. 20 announced it has formed a joint venture (JV) with Brazil based Biocen - Bioenergia Celeiro do Norte S.A to develop a corn ethanol plant in central Brazil.
USDA Agricultural Research Service scientists have devised an approach for using genetically modified baker’s yeast to prevent a top cause of costly ethanol plant shutdowns—namely, contamination by unwelcome bacteria.
The U.S. Grains Council held its third annual Symposium on Pig Genetic Improvement and Ultrasonic Technology & Forum for Animal Nutrition in Taipei, Taiwan, in August to build on a solid foundation of U.S. DDGS exports to the country.
ACE presented the Merle Anderson Award to John Christianson, a pioneer of the renewable fuels industry. The award is given to individuals who display unmatched dedication and support to the organization and the domestic ethanol industry.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced sugarcane processing in the south-central region of the country was down slightly in late July. Ethanol production and sales were both up during the two-week period.
Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., in August introduced the Renewable Chemicals Act, a bill that aims to create a tax credit to support the production of biobased chemicals.
Gevo Inc. announced a purchase agreement for its low-carbon intensity fuel blendstock with Shell Global Solutions Deutschland GmbH for use in motorsports. Gevo’s renewable blendstock is is made from sustainable feedstocks, like agricultural waste.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by more than 2% the week ending Aug. 16, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Aug. 21. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up nearly 1% and exports were up more than 15%.
The RFA, Growth Energy and the USGC are among nearly three dozen U.S. agricultural and biofuel groups that sent a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Aug. 19 urging him take action to ensure continued rail operations.
The Canadian government on Aug. 19 announced it will award up to C$6.59 million to Bioindustrial Innovation Canada to support the development of technologies to produce bioenergy, biofuels and biomaterials.
In comments submitted on Aug. 16 to the Surface Transportation Board, the Renewable Fuels Association stressed the importance of consistent, safe, and timely rail transportation to the ethanol industry and its customers. The
The American Coalition for Ethanol announced the re-election of several board members to the organization’s board of directors during its annual business meeting on August 14, 2024, prior to ACE’s 37th annual conference in Omaha, Nebraska.
The USGC recently took another step toward tapping into the market potential of the world’s most populous nation by escorting a group of Indian food and beverage industry leaders on a tour of U.S. farms, ethanol plants and research facilities.
Brazil-based renewable energy company Be8 on Aug. 14 announced it has broken ground on a wheat-to-ethanol plant in Brazil. The 220-million-liter-per-year (58.12 MMgy) facility is currently scheduled to begin operations in 2026.
Growth Energy is urging the White House to swiftly finalize clear, flexible guidance for the 45Z clean fuels credit, which was signed into law two years ago this week. The credit takes effect in 2025.
The Renewable Fuels announced that MISTRAS Group has joined as a new associate member. This collaboration highlights RFA’s dedication to enhancing the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of the renewable fuels industry.
LanzaTech Global Inc. a LanzaJet Inc. on Aug. 19 announced a project with Australia’s Wagner Sustainable Fuels to consider equipping the Brisbane SAF Refinery with CirculAir a technology that converts waste carbon and renewable power into SAF.
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