Representatives of the U.S. ethanol industry on April 19 filed comments with the U.S. EPA in support of the agency's proposed rule that would modify or eliminate current fuel pump labeling requirements for E15.
Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co., a 50 MMgy ethanol plant located in Benson, Minnesota, is celebrating a new milestone. April 2021 marks the 25th anniversary of the company's fuel ethanol and industrial alcohol manufacturing.
Data released by the U.S. EPA on April 15 shows that for the second consecutive month, no new SRE petitions have been filed with the agency. The EPA has also not taken any action on the 66 SRE petitions that have been pending since mid-February.
This year marks the 50th year of business for NLB Corp., the largest manufacturer of high-pressure water equipment and accessories.
The Renewable Fuels Association has received its ninth TRANSCAER National Achievement Award for training first responders and others in ethanol emergency response safety, for its work performed in 2020.
As Congress considers infrastructure legislation, ACE CEO Brian Jennings urges lawmakers to take a technology-neutral approach when making investments to accelerate the nation's transition to clean energy in the transportation sector.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced ethanol production was down nearly 9 percent during the 2020-'21 harvest season, which ended March 31, but was still the third highest production volume on record.
A projected spike in renewable diesel production, partnered with rising corn oil prices, presents a market opportunity for ethanol producers.
Nearly three years of behind-the-scenes coalition building has paid dividends with the introduction of the “Future Fuels Act� in Minnesota, the first clean fuel standard legislation in a Midwest state.
Ethanol Producer Magazine has announced the preliminary agenda for the 2021 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) taking place July 13-15, 2021 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Praj Industries has announced an order to set up India's largest capacity syrup based ethanol plant from a Godavari Biorefineries Ltd. in Karnataka. As a part of this project, Praj will expand existing ethanol manufacturing capacity at the site.
A three-judge-panel in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit heard oral arguments on April 13 that the U.S. EPA did not go far enough when it extended the 1 pound RVP waiver to allow year-round E15.
The DOE's Bioenergy Technologies Office has announced it will host a webinar on April 16 that will be of interest to those who may apply to topic area one of the agency's recently announced $61.4 million FOA for biofuel and bioenergy projects.
Rep. Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, on April 14 sent a letter to leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives and chairs of four House committees urging them to provide support for biofuels in the upcoming infrastructure package.
U.S. ethanol production fell by nearly 4 percent the week ending April 9, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on April 14. Fuel ethanol stocks were also down nearly 1 percent.
Producers modify antimicrobial protocols in response to multiple process and input changes, including new yeast and enzyme offerings, as well as high-protein feed production.
Under almost any scenario, including those foreseen by the European Commission, the EU car fleet will continue to need low-carbon liquid fuels like renewable ethanol.
The Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council and Minnesota Corn Growers Association have announced a commitment of $1 million to a future state biofuels infrastructure grant program that would expand access to higher ethanol blends.
Novozymes, Poet LLC, and Quad County Corn Processors are among 310 businesses and investors that have signed an open letter to President Biden urging his administration to reduce GHG emissions by at least 50 percent below 2005 levels by 2030.
A three-judge panel in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on April 13 heard oral arguments in a case filed by oil interests challenging the U.S. EPA's June 2019 final rule to allow year-round E15 sales.
Species-specific tailoring in distillers grains opens new markets such as pet feed and aquafeed, expands existing markets and increases product demand.
After a year that most Americans would sooner forget, we're heading into a new summer driving season with fewer headwinds, greater momentum and a groundswell of support for lower-carbon fuels.
On April 9, Gov. Tim Walz and supporters of Minnesota's biofuels industry urged the passage of the Governor's Biofuels Infrastructure Grant Program budget proposal in order to strengthen small businesses, support farmers, and reduce GHG emissions.
The Washington Senate on April 8 voted 27 to 20 in favor of H.B. 1091, a bill that aims to establish a state-wide CFS. The amended legislation will now be considered by the House, which passed an earlier version of the bill on Feb. 27.
Members of the House Biofuels Caucus, led by Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., on April 8 sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan urging the agency to prioritize the Renewable Fuel Standard and the use of higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel.
Editor Lisa Gibson previews the May edition of Ethanol Producer Magazine.
The USDA increased its forecast for 2020-'21 corn use in ethanol in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released on April 9. The outlook for feed and residual use was also increased.
The Renewable Fuels Association has welcomed Calgren Renewable Fuels as the organization's newest producer member. The Calgren facility in Pixley, California, opened in 2008 and produces 55 million gallons of ethanol every year.
The DOE on April 8 announced it will award $61.4 million to support the development and demonstration of bioenergy projects, including those focused on marine and aviation fuels, cellulosic sugars, separations technologies, wood heating, and RNG.
The Surface Transportation Board has announced a meeting of the Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee will be held on April 22 virtually via zoom. The meeting is open to the public, but advanced registration is required.
Advertisement
@ Copyright 2026 - BBI International - All rights reserved.