Zero Liquid Discharge Systems Offer Sustainability
By Amelia Jordan
September 15, 2009
Creating safe, sustainable and environmentally friendly water treatment systems is a priority for ethanol production plants. Zero liquid discharge systems are gaining ground as pragmatic solutions.
Central American Getaway
September 15, 2009
Central American and Caribbean countries continue to serve as rendezvous points for Brazilian ethanol companies seeking to dehydrate their way out of the 54 cent U.S. import tariff. The loophole that allows this has a bad rap among U.S. producers, but is it deserved?
Let Your Voices be Heard
September 14, 2009
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) recently hosted U.S. EPA officials to a tour of Iowa family farms and an information session by renewable fuels industry members. Grassley said he was driven to organize the event after learning that the EPA official in charge of determining the guidelines for indirect land use change in the second stage of the renewable fuel standard (RFS2) had never even been to a farm. This brings to light the significance of presenting the industry's case to the EPA regarding implementation of the RFS2. From indirect land use change to the 2010 cellulosic biofuel mandates and RIN regulations - the proposal is loaded with items that could critically impact the future of the domestic fuel production. The fact that the industry's livelihood is in the hands of Washingtonians who have no first-hand knowledge of either agriculture or renewable fuels is a reminder that members of the ethanol industry need to continue to educate the public as well as policymakers.
Calling all Feedstock Experts
August 31, 2009
EPM has decided to begin publishing a monthly column devoted to the most important ingredient in ethanol production — feedstocks. Beginning with the October issue, feedstock experts will share updates, breakthroughs and ideas concerning the production and processing of corn, as well as small grains and cellulosic materials, in a column titled "Taking Stalk."
EcoSystem raises $76 million, plans to acquire ethanol plants
By Anna Austin
August 10, 2009
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