For many producers, the value of the 45Z credit that can claim may depend on the use of energy attribute certificates (EACs), also commonly referred to as renewable energy certificates (RECs).
U.S. fuel ethanol production capacity expanded in February, according to data released by the U.S. EIA. Biodiesel production capacity and production capacity for renewable diesel and associated biofuels remained steady.
In mid-April, USGBC Regional Ethanol Manager for the EU, the U.K. and Canada Stephanie Larson and USGBC ethanol sector members met with public and private representatives in Portugal and the U.K. to improve U.S. ethanol’s market presence.
Lummus Technology has announced GPS Renewables has selected its ethanol-to-jet technology for National Thermal Power Corp.’s Project at Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh, India. This is the first commercial license of Lummus' integrated ETJ technology.
Across the ethanol industry, many dehydration units operate in a stable state, all the while quietly eroding profitability every single day.
Novonesis has signed an agreement with Meihua to acquire a production facility in Rayong, Thailand for around $50 million, increasing the company’s footprint in Southeast Asia and strengthening its ability to serve customers worldwide.
Cleaner burning fuels, like ethanol, can reduce the human and environmental dangers of traditional cooking fuels. The USGBC is actively developing awareness of ethanol’s potential among international policymakers and consumers.
Valero Energy Corp. on April 30 released first quarter financial results, reporting a profitable three-month period for both its ethanol segment and Diamond Green Diesel joint venture, which produces renewable diesel and SAF.
CPM|Crown has announced the expansion of its industry-leading equipment and service offering to include a full portfolio of conveyor solutions, strengthening CPM|Crown’s ability to deliver integrated, end-to-end systems.
Sumitomo Corp. has announced its study on ethanol exports from the Kingdom of Thailand to Japan was selected for a government grant. The study examines the feasibility of establishing a stable supply of ethanol from Thailand to Japan.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by 3% the week ending April 24, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on April 29. Stocks of fuel ethanol fell by 4% while exports were up nearly 87%.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on April 27 signed legislation that creates a tiered tax credit for SAF that allows taxpayers to claim up to $3 per gallon in incentives. The credit is slated to be in effect from Jan. 1, 2029, through the end of 2034.
CropEnergies is welcoming the U.K. government’s decision to provide an estimated EUR 115 million to help keep its U.K.-based ethanol plant in a ready to operate standby mode. The facility idled in September 2025 due to economic pressures.
Ethanol Producer Magazine announced this week the six companies selected to pitch to a panel of angel investors and venture capital firms at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo, taking place June 2-4 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Minnesota’s ethanol industry remained a major economic driver in 2025, contributing $1.9 billion to the state's gross domestic product, according to a new study by the University of Minnesota Extension.
The case for adopting lower-carbon alternative maritime shipping fuels is strong and getting stronger, according to a report released today by the NGO Energy Vision: The Future of Shipping: Cleaner Fuel Options for the Maritime Sector.
The American Biofuels Maritime Initiative, which includes members representing the ethanol and biogas industries, on April 23 sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling for strong U.S. leadership in IMO negotiations.
Pearson Fuels reached a milestone in mid-April, delivering E85 to its 500th station. The average price of E85 in California during March was $2.50 per gallon below gasoline, offering substantial relief to flex fuel vehicle owners.
Growth Energy has welcomed three new producer plant members: POET Bioprocessing – Obion, Hereford Ethanol Partners LP, and PureField Ingredients LLC. Growth Energy’s total plant membership now sits at 98.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by more than 7% the week ending April 17, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on April 22. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up nearly 1% and exports expanded by 12%.
The House Committee on Rules on April 16 announced lawmakers could submit amendments that will be considered for the 2026 Farm Bill through April 22. Amendments focused on year-round E15 and the RFS were among those offered for consideration.
The USDA’s America First Trade Promotion Program grant recipients were announced on April 16, and the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council was among those agricultural organizations to receive an allocation.
The USDA has announced the launch of the USDA National Proving Grounds Network for AgTech (NPG-Ag), a nationwide initiative designed to rigorously evaluate agricultural technologies under real-world U.S. farming and ranching conditions.
A 2025 annual report published by Egypt-based petrochemicals company Echem details progress on the development of a $570 million sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility and $193 million ethanol plant.
ePURE: Latest EU data show continued bias against biofuels is slowing down transport decarbonization
The EU remains needlessly over-reliant on fossil fuels for transport, thanks in part to policies that discourage the use of sustainable crop-based biofuels to reduce emissions, according to an analysis of European Commission data.
U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on April 17 announced the selection of new members to the Science Advisory Board, which consists of a chair and 36 members. Three of the selected members will also serve on the SAB Agricultural Sciences Committee.
The U.S. EPA has approved a fuel pathway filed by Summit Next Gen LLC for the production of renewable diesel and SAF from undenatured sugarcane ethanol. The pathway was approved on Jan. 6 and publicly released by the agency on April 20.
The U.S. EPA on April 10 approved a Class VI well permit filed by PureField Carbon Capture LLC for a CCS project near Russell, Kansas. The permit allows PureField to inject CO2 generated from ethanol production into the subsurface.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has released ethanol production and sales data for the first half of March, reporting that sugarcane milling began to increase ahead of the start of the 2026-’27 harvest season.
The RFA has released a fully updated Ethanol Emergency Response Training Program, introducing expanded training resources and a new online learning platform to better support emergency responders and industry personnel.
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