U.S fuel ethanol production expanded by more than 6% the week ending May 8, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 13. Stocks of fuel ethanol fell by 4% while exports expanded by nearly 17%.
Summit Carbon Solutions on May 13 submitted a filing to the Iowa Utilities Commission removing certain route segments from its proposed carbon pipeline project. The changes simplify the overall project while maintaining core infrastructure.
North Sea Port has announced LanzaTech’s will develop Europe’s first commercial plant for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) based on alcohol-to-jet technology at its site in Ghent, Belgium. The facility will also produce renewable diesel.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration increased its forecast for 2026 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released May 12. The 2026 forecast for fuel ethanol consumption was also revised up.
MN Bio-Fuels highlighted the role of homegrown biofuels in lowering fuel costs, strengthening domestic energy production, and supporting rural communities during a visit on May 8 with Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., at Al-Corn Clean Fuel in Claremont.
The June issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine includes articles focused on reducing CI scores, the RFS Set 2 rule, New Mexico's clean fuels program and feedstocks.
BRIGHT, the Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition at the Technical University of Denmark, and LanzaTech Global have entered a multi-year agreement to accelerate development carbon-to-value biotechnology.
Gevo Inc. on May 7 confirmed the company has received nonbinding indications of interest from multiple parties regarding efforts to finance its proposed AtJ project in North Dakota. Efforts to boost ethanol production capacity are also progressing.
Aemetis Inc. on May 7 released Q1 results, reporting a 27% increase in revenues with growth across its ethanol, RNG and biodiesel segments. Plans for a proposed renewable diesel and SAF plant continue to be impacted by 45Z guidance delays.
In April, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council and member representatives joined a USDA Agricultural Trade Mission (USDA ATM) to Manila, Philippines to maintain momentum for U.S. exporters in a young, growing economy.
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Growth Energy announced on May 8 that the total number of retail locations selling E15—a more affordable fuel blend made with 15% American ethanol—now totals more than 5,000 stores, marking a new milestone in E15 availability.
The USGBC and Sanyang Motor, in partnership with the Tmabun Association, launched the Bioethanol Mobility Initiative to support indigenous communities in Taichung’s mountainous region and test the efficiency of E10 in the area.
Renewable Volume Obligations for 2026 and 2027 were finalized in March, with higher volumes than proposed in June 2025, and reallocation of 70% of small refinery exemptions.
Once relegated to food, beverage and dry ice markets, opportunities to monetize biogenic CO2 from ethanol plants are on the rise, and producers can take their pick.
Green Plains Inc. released first quarter financial results on May 7, reporting a profitable three-month period on improved ethanol margins. The company also revised up its estimate for the full-year impact of 45Z clean fuel production credits.
Alto Ingredients Inc. released first quarter results on May 6, reporting a profitable three-month period on improved ethanol margins, strong exports sales and the contribution of 45Z clean fuel production credits.
UNICA has released final data for the 2025-’26 sugarcane harvest season, which concluded March 31, 2026. Sugarcane processing and sugarcane ethanol production were down, but corn ethanol production continued to grow.
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A long-proposed California ethanol plant would source sugarcane from the surrounding area, one of several plants in the U.S. exploring alternatives to corn.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by nearly 1% the week ending May 1, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 6. Stocks of fuel ethanol were also up nearly 1% while exports fell by 18%.
The Andersons Inc. on May 6 reported its renewable segment achieved strong Q1 performance with efficient plant operations and record production. Ethanol margins were solid during the period on increased demand and higher gasoline prices.
Novonesis on May 5 reported 7% organic sales growth for the first quarter. Sales growth was supported by increased demand from first- and second-generation ethanol producers. Sales to the biodiesel industry also contributed.
Renewable Fuels Month highlights the importance of renewable biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel. The month of May marks the beginning of the summer driving season, making it an ideal time to fuel up on clean and cost-saving biofuels.
Two MRV providers have teamed up to offer full-service date collection and verification for 45Z and other market compliance programs.
Emerging process technologies support reductions in energy use and carbon intensity across the ethanol production process.
ADM on May 5 reported Q1 operating profit for its carbohydrate solutions business segment increased 48%, primarily due to strengthening ethanol margins. Operating profit for the company’s dry mill ethanol plants nearly quadrupled.
Praj Industries has announced the establishment of an Advanced Precision Fermentation Lab at Praj Matrix to drive next-generation biotechnology and accelerate India’s transition to high-performance, low-carbon biomanufacturing.
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For more than 45 years, The Alcohol School has educated ethanol and distilled spirits plant staff of all levels and job descriptions on the technical details of their processes—an academic-level understanding of how a plant works.
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