Bankrolling the Next Generation
By Bryan Sims
November 03, 2008
The food-versus-fuel debate, high corn prices and the country's economic crisis have taken a toll on the corn-based ethanol industry. Despite its difficulties, the development of cellulosic ethanol wouldn't be where it is without its predecessor. Now it's just a matter of getting the necessary financing to commercialize the industry.
Fundamentals Remain Strong
November 03, 2008
Market gyrations can temporarily obscure the fundamentals. Although corn prices dipped in response to the flagging stock market, demand for corn should continue to pressure supplies. Ethanol producers also need to track crude oil prices as they have an increasingly important impact on prices. EPM talks to Iowa State University economists who have been plotting the numbers.
Feasibility Studies 101: What It Takes to Achieve Commercial Goals
By Bryan Olthof
November 03, 2008
Lower Corn Prices Should Translate Into Sustainable Operations
By Bryan Sims
November 03, 2008
California Courts Reconsider Ethanol-Related Greenhouse Gas Issues
By Todd J. Guerrero
November 03, 2008
Building Blocks to Biofuels Success
By Jerry W. Kram
November 03, 2008
Federal support for ethanol has been crucial for the growth of the ethanol industry as it expanded from a regional specialty fuel to an energy source of national importance. As the transition begins from first-generation to second-generation fuels, the government has created a plan to continue to help the industry develop new feedstocks and technologies to fulfill the new renewable fuels standard.
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