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.
Gevo, an advanced biofuels company based in Colorado, has licensed two patented catalyst technologies from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory for use in the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
As Minnesotans continue to face increasing prices at the pump, the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) launched a campaign in the Twin Cities metro area on April 15 to help consumers save at the pump with Unleaded 88.
As Indonesia moves toward implementing ethanol blending as part of its broader energy transition strategy, the USGBC recently partnered with Pertamina New & Renewable Energy to formalize collaboration through a MOU signing in Jakarta.
Gevo Inc. on April 15 withdrew its application for a U.S. Department of Energy loan guarantee to support its proposed alcohol-to-jet project. The company signaled its intent to continue developing a 30 MMgy SAF project in North Dakota.
Nearly 1.93 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in March, up 1% when compared to March 2025, according to data released by the U.S. EPA on April 16. Total RIN generation for the first three months of the year reached nearly 4.9 billion.
The U.S. EPA on April 16 published data showing no new small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard in the past month. A total of 37 SRE petitions are currently pending.
U.S. ethanol exports in marketing year (MY) 2025/2026 now total more than 1 billion gallons, up 13% year over year, and on pace to surpass last year’s record of 2.1 billion gallons, according to a recent data release from the USDA.
The global maritime industry's transition away from heavy fuel oil is no longer a question of if but of when — and with what fuels. The U.S. biofuels industry is exceptionally well-positioned to serve this transition in the near to medium term.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up slightly the week ending April 10, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on April 15. Stocks of fuel ethanol expanded by more than 2% while exports fell by 60%.
President Donald Trump on April 13 signed the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act. The legislation reauthorizes the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
CoBank on April 8 released its latest quarterly research report, highlighting improved regulatory clarity for the biofuel industry with the release of the Renewable Fuel Standard “Set2” rule, which set 2026 and 2027 RFS RVOs.
Vale and Shandong Shipping Corp. have announced an agreement for new ethanol-powered Guaibamax vessels. The agreement includes 25-year contracts for the construction of two vessels, with an option for additional ships.
Honeywell on April 14 announced that Petrobras has selected Honeywell UOP’s ethanol-to-jet (ETJ) process technology for a 10,000-barrel-per-day SAF project at its REPLAN refinery in São Paulo, Brazil.
Vault 44.01 Ltd. on April 9 announced that the U.S. EPA Region 5 has issued a final Class VI permit for the One Carbon Partnership CCS project near Union City, Indiana. One Carbon Partnership is a joint venture between Cardinal Ethanol and Vault.
The USGBC recently participated in the USDA Reciprocity for U.S. Manufacturers and Producers trade mission to Vietnam, where the delegation engaged with key coarse grain and co-product stakeholders in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
Reps. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., and Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., on March 27 introduced the Biobased Materials Investment and Production Act, which aims to create tax incentives to support the production of biobased chemicals and materials.
MN Bio-Fuel is encouraging fuel retailers to apply for new grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation Bio-Fuels Infrastructure Program to expand access to E15, also known as Unleaded 88.
On April 7, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Montana State Director Bill Warden announced the agency is investing in the future of Montana’s biofuel industry through Beaverhead Tourism Council in Dillon, Montana.
Zemo Partnership launches RFAS Aviation to strengthen the verification of SAF traceability in the UK
Zemo Partnership on March 30 announced the launch of RFAS Aviation, a new voluntary assurance scheme designed to provide independent verification of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across the U.K. supply chain.
The USDA on April 7 announced it has awarded six grants worth a combined $4.17 million under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program to support expanded ethanol and biodiesel availability and use in Iowa.
A catalyst developed by a Washington State University research team efficiently converts abundant, renewable ethanol into valuable molecules needed for production of plastics, fuels, and everyday products.
The USDA on April 7 finalized a rule modernizing the National Environmental Policy Act regulations. The final rule consolidated seven agency-specific NEPA regulations into a single, department wide framework.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by nearly 4% the week ending April 3, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on April 8. Ethanol stocks were up slightly while exports of fuel ethanol expanded by 65%.
The 2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo, produced by Biomass Magazine and organized by BBI International, successfully concluded after three days of in-depth discussions, technology showcases, and high-value networking opportunities.
GEA has launched a new 3-phase decanter centrifuge specifically for DCO (distillers corn oil) extraction in corn-based bioethanol production. The system separates oil, liquid, and solids in a single step at the front of the process.
The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition and the Maryland Biofuels Task Force on March 31 stated that recent federal action by the U.S. EPA provides Maryland with a timely opportunity to establish a Clean Fuel Standard.
Representatives of the U.S. biofuel industry were among more than 450 parties that weighed in on the Internal Revenue Service’s proposed 45Z clean fuel production credit regulations ahead of an April 6 deadline.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration maintained its forecasts for 2026 and 2027 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released April 7. The forecasts for 2027 ethanol exports and consumption were revised up.
In March, the USGBC and North Dakota Corn welcomed stakeholders from Ghana, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique and Nigeria for an ethanol procurement course designed to help importers acquire U.S. ethanol in their markets.
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