USGC and CEO Ryan LeGrand took the stage in Paris at the IEA’s Summit for Clean Cooking in Africa to encourage Sub-Saharan policymakers to unlock supply chain bottlenecks to bring ethanol to the marketplace for clean cooking.
On the heels of continued growth in E85 volumes, General Motors has certified new flex fuel vehicles (FFVs) for the 2025 model year. FFVs can use gasoline, E85 or any blend of the two, according to Pearson Fuels.
The USGC, Latin American Energy Organization and Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture have partnered to train government officials and industry and refinery representatives on the benefits of ethanol.
The USDA is seeking information from the public on protocols that may be considered for inclusion in a new Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program, the main program of the Growing Climate Solutions Act.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up 5% the week ending May 24, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 30. Ethanol stocks fell by more than 4% and exports expanded by more than 155%.
The USDA expanded its outlook for 2024 ethanol exports in its latest quarterly Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade report, released May 29. The agency now expects ethanol exports to reach $4 billion in 2024, up $400 million from the February outlook.
Brazil-based FS announced it has completed technical studies that prove suitable geological conditions for injecting carbon dioxide (CO2), emitted in the fermentation phase of biofuel production, in the subsoil.
Brazilian ethanol producer Raizen on May 24 announced the inauguration of a new 82 MMly (21.66 MMgy) cellulosic ethanol plant. The R$1.2 billion ($230.63 million) facility is located at Bonfirm Bioenergy Park in Guariba, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration on May 28 announced the renewal of its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee. The agency is also seeking nominations for committee membership.
ePURE has announced the release of new research that points to 100% renewable Superethanol-E85 as a viable replacement for fossil fuels to reduce carbon dioxide emissions produced by transport.
Ethanol Producer Magazine announced this week the six companies selected to pitch to a group of investors at Pitch Day at the 2024 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo, taking place June 10-12 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Rex American Resources Corp. on May 22 reported that the company achieved near-record financial results during its fiscal Q1 2024. The company also announced it secured 100% of the rights of way for its planned 6-mile carbon pipeline.
The House Committee on Agriculture on May 24 completed markup of its version of the 2024 Farm Bill and passed the proposed legislation by a 33-21 vote. Among the provisions included in the bill are those that support the SAF industry.
To further the export growth of U.S. DDGS, the USGC and the North Dakota Corn Council in May led a group of East and West African industry stakeholders on a tour of U.S. production facilities and the transportation supply chain.
Verbio on May 23 celebrated the groundbreaking of a conversion project at its ethanol plant in South Bend, Indiana, that will allow the facility to produce both ethanol and renewable natural gas (RNG) using an innovative production approach.
Growth Energy has presented Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen with its highest honor—the America’s Fuel Award— in recognition of his commitment to American bioethanol and his efforts to make Nebraska’s biofuels industry among the strongest in the nation.
The U.S. Grains Council on May 21 received notice of additional funding from the USDA under its Regional Agriculture Promotion Program. The award will disperse $17 million to the USGC for use in developing U.S. export markets.
Kansas Corn Growers Association members are celebrating the success of the Renewable Fuel Standard which is entering its 15th year. While the RFS was enacted in 2005, its expansion in 2007 (RFS2) led to the significant impact of renewable fuels to the nation’s economy and environment.
The U.S. DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office awarded $2.18 million in funding to four additional projects as part of the Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium (FCIC) 2023 Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) call.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up 2% the week ending May 17, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 22. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down 1% while exports were down 10%.
The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report for May, reporting corn fuel ethanol production in March was up when compared to both the previous month and the same month of last year.
This Memorial Day weekend, AAA projects 38.4 million drivers will hit the road over the holiday. Growth Energy estimates that U.S. consumers would collectively save up to $115 million in fuel costs this weekend by choosing Unleaded 88 (E15).
Blue Biofuels Inc. is pleased to announce that it has received a Notice of Allowance in Canada for the primary patent on its CTS process, #3,121,695 “System to Convert Cellulosic Materials into Sugar and Method of Using the Same.”
Sustainability solutions provider Azzera has added an industry-first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) management module to its CELESTE B2B Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform.
The House Committee on Agriculture on May 17 released a discussion draft of its version of the 2024 Farm Bill, formally titled the “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024.” The committee is scheduled begin markup of the bill on May 23.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced sugarcane processing was up during the second half of April. Ethanol production from both sugarcane and corn feedstocks was also up during the two-week period.
ICM Inc. has announced Western New York Energy LLC will install ICM’s cutting-edge FOT Oil Recovery system, a two-step separation system integrated after the distillation process that significantly increases downstream oil recovery.
The Renewable Fuels Association is launching its Ethanol Days of Summer Contest. The contest will run from Memorial Day through Labor Day, offering participants weekly chances to win $300 in free fuel.
The RFA’s nationally recognized safety program has been honored with its 12th consecutive National Achievement Award from TRANSCAER. Missy Ruff, RFA’s director of safety and technical programs, also received an award for her efforts.
Hydro-Thermal Corp. received its second President’s “E” Star Award for Exports at a Washington, D.C. ceremony on May 14. The award recognizes U.S. entities contributing significantly to expanding U.S. exports.
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