The RFA and Growth Energy on May 20 filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court requesting a review of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ November 2023 opinion regarding the U.S. EPA’s denial of several small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions.
The Australian government on May 14 released its $22.7 billion 2024-2025 budget. The plan, in part, includes provisions that aim to support the commercialization of net-zero technologies, such as SAF and renewable hydrogen.
The Chemical Catalysis for Bioenergy Consortium, a consortium of the U.S. DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office, has launched an effort that aims to gather community input on the development of new biomass processing facilities.
Aemetis Inc.on May 16 announced that the installation of a $12 million, 3 megawatt solar microgrid with battery storage and an AI energy management system has been completed at the Keyes ethanol plant.
LanzaJet on May 16 announced a $20 million investment from Groupe ADP, the world leader in airport design and operations. The investment enables LanzaJet to continue building its capability and capacity to deploy its SAF process technology globally.
The U.S. Grains Council in April organized two major marketing conferences promoting U.S. corn fermented protein (CFP) and distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) in South Korea and Taiwan.
More than 2.06 billion RINs were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in April, up from 1.84 billion generated during the same month of last year, according to data released by the U.S. EPA on May 16.
The U.S. EPA released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data on May 16, reporting that no new SRE petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard in the past month. A total of 38 SRE petitions remain pending.
The aquaculture sector around the world continues to grow, and the U.S. Grains Council is working to create further awareness of the use of distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and corn fermented protein (CFP) in the feed being used.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up nearly 4% the week ending May 10, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 15. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up 1% and exports were down 49%.
A group of 25 trade organizations on May 15 sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urging the agency to release guidance for the 45Z clean fuels production tax credit along with any necessary updated GREET models.
India-based Fermbox Bio has announced the launch of EN3ZYME, a cutting-edge enzyme cocktail designed to enhance both the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of transforming pre-treated agri-based residues into fermentable, cellulosic sugars.
Support for Biofuels Will Continue to Be Bipartisan
By Emily Skor
May 15, 2024
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor discusses the potential impacts of the upcoming election season and expresses confidence that ethanol will continue to receive support from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
The June issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine addresses plant maintenance issues, carbon markets and the results of the latest Ethanol Plant Personnel Salary and Job Satisfaction survey.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on May 14 upheld the renewable volume obligations (RVOs) set by the U.S. EPA for Renewable Fuel Standard compliance years 2020, 2021 and 2022.
ITA: REEEAC to meet May 22 in Washington, DC
By Erin Voegele
May 15, 2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration has announced its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee will hold a meeting May 22 in Washington, D.C.
In late April, a USGC delegation joined USDA officials on an Agricultural Trade Mission to India. The event the USGC and its members to participate in high-level discussions with potential importers on the ground.
Ethanol Producer Magazine talks with ethanol producers and industry experts on best practices for plant shutdowns and managing capital expenditures in aging facilities.
Markets, Milestones, and the Economic Upside of Low-Carbon Fuel Policy
By Andrea Kent
May 14, 2024
Andrea Kent, past-president and board member of Renewable Industries Canada, discusses the benefits and opportunities of market-driven low carbon fuel policies.
As the first-ever ethanol producer to deliver carbon removal credits to the voluntary market, Red Trail Energy and its partners are creating a blueprint for others to follow.
Ethanol producers are increasingly relying on high-tech equipment and AI to stay ahead of the biorefinery maintenance curve.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on May 9 signed legislation that, in part, boosts funding for the state’s renewable fuel infrastructure program that helps retail fuel stations install equipment to supply higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel.
Aemetis Inc. released Q1 results on May 9, reporting increased revenues. Company officials confirmed the company’s biodiesel, RNG and ethanol segments performed well during the quarter and provided an update of proposed SAF and CCS projects.
Anew Climate LLC has announced a marketing agreement with Summit Carbon Solutions. Under the terms of the agreement, Anew will market carbon dioxide removal credits generated from Summit biomass with carbon removal and storage (BiCRS) project.
The RFA has added BKV Corp. to its roster of associate members. BKV focuses on natural gas production and aims for net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, for their owned and operated upstream and midstream operations by the early 2030s.
More ethanol and oil wrung from each bushel of corn means less DDGS. How well does it pay?
The 2024 Ethanol Plant Personnel Salary and Job Satisfaction Survey results show an industry rewarding managers and department heads with pay ranging from $100,000 to over $200,000.
The USDA expanded its estimate for 2023-’24 corn use in ethanol to 5.45 billion bushels in its latest WASDE report, released May 10. The agency currently expects the volume of corn that goes to ethanol production to remain at that level for 2024-’25.
On its path to opening a facility designed to turn agriculture residue into a scalable biofuel business, SAFFiRE Renewables LLC plans to break ground on its pilot plant near Liberal, Kansas, in late 2024.
Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions helps producers reduce their carbon intensity through added process efficiencies.
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