Changing, Innovating and Refusing to Chill
January 11, 2024
The February issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine addresses the impact of cold weather on ethanol plants, the startup of a CCS project at Blue Fint Ethanol, Solugen’s biobased products plant, and the POET Bioproducts Center.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up 1 percent the week ending Jan. 5, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Jan. 10. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up 3 percent and exports were up 128 percent.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration increased both its estimate of 2023 fuel ethanol production and forecast for 2024 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Jan. 9.
Ethanol Producer Magazine and BBI International announced that they are now accepting speaker presentation proposals for the 2024 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo. The event will be held June 10-12, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The 2024 National Ethanol Conference kicks off in San Diego on Feb 19, marking the first time since 2017 the event will be held in California, the country’s largest ethanol-using powerhouse
The U.S. exported 115.94 million gallons of ethanol and 829,911 metric tons of distillers grains in November, according to data released by the USDA on Jan. 9. Exports of both products were up when compared to the prior year.
USGC leaders traveled to Senegal in December to examine the results of recent training and market development programs the USGC has sponsored over the past five years and to learn more about the local agricultural industry and domestic policies.
Growth Energy has filed two petitions for rehearing with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the Court’s 2023 decision on small refinery exemptions (SREs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
U.S. Grains Council staff and member representatives visited Lagos and Abuja in November to engage with policymakers and major market players.
The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service announced on Jan. 8 that it is now accepting applications from U.S. exporters that wish to join an agribusiness trade mission to New Delhi, India, in April. Ethanol is among the products the mission may address.
The Renewable Fuels Association on Jan. 8 filed a petition with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals requesting a rehearing related to a November 2023 court decision on small refinery exemptions (SREs) filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
A new government report focuses on advancing biotechnology; improving U.S. data infrastructure and accessibility; and sustainably growing the bioeconomy across the nation's climate, energy, biomanufacturing, health, agricultural, and environment sectors.
Northern ethanol producers tackle the most extreme stretches of winter with disciplined preparedness, proactive communication and responsive site maintenance.
The U.S. EPA has oybkusged a notice approving an efficient producer pathway for Green Plains Inc.’s 90 MMgy ethanol plant located in Madison, Illinois. The approval allows the facility to generate RINs for non-grandfathered volumes of ethanol.
CN has signed and closed an agreement to acquire Iowa Northern Railway, which operates approximately 275 track miles in Iowa connecting to CN’s U.S. rail network. The transaction is subject to a pending regulatory review by the STB.
Harvestone Low Carbon Partners’ Blue Flint Ethanol plant in North Dakota has brought its carbon capture and storage operation online—and with it, it’s vision for what’s to come.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by more than 5 percent the week ending Dec. 29, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Jan. 4. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up slightly and exports were down nearly 48 percent.
Montana has become the 49th state to approve the sale of E15 following updated fuel regulations that went into effect on Jan. 1. The fuel blend, which contains 15 percent ethanol, can now be sold in all states except California.
The Washington Department of Ecology on Dec. 18 published a notice announcing plans to update the state’s CFS regulations to align with legislation signed into law last year that aims to promote the production and use of SAF.
Iowa Corn is proud to be the entitlement partner of the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series race in the state. The Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol, will showcase the performance of ethanol at the fastest short-track on the planet.
Building a 500,000-square-foot plant next to an ADM wet mill in southeastern Minnesota, Solugen is poised to make a big impact on the biomanufacturing sector.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced that sugarcane processing and ethanol production were up significantly during the first half of December. Ethanol sales were also up during the two-week period.
The Congressional Budget Office in December published a report that examines the status, federal support and future potential of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the U.S. The report, in part, discusses CCS at ethanol plants.
Comstock Inc. on Dec. 28 announced execution of agreements with RenFuel K2B AB to advance its first commercial biorefinery, which is planned for development in Sweden and will produce a biointermediate used to make SAF and renewable diesel.
The POET Bioproducts Center at South Dakota State University has opened its doors to support innovation in bioprocessing, expand the bioeconomy, and prepare a new generation of bioproduct manufacturing professionals.
U.S. operable biofuels production capacity expanded in October, with gains for both renewable diesel and biodiesel, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Dec. 29. Feedstock consumption was also up.
Ara Partners on Jan. 2 announced that it has acquired a majority interest in USD Clean Fuels LLC (USDCF), a developer of logistics infrastructure in North America for the renewable fuels value chain.
POET celebrated several milestones throughout 2023, including multiple victories on the policy front, the grand reopening of its 34th facility, and the completion of a first-of-its-kind bioproducts innovation center.
U.S. Grains Council staff traveled to Turkey in November to support and learn more about the country’s growing interest in aquaculture cultivation and the associated need for corn-fermented protein and high-protein DDGS.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up 3 percent the week ending Dec. 22, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Dec. 28. Stocks of fuel ethanol were also up 3 percent, while exports were down 33 percent.
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