The Renewable Fuels Association on Dec. 19 congratulated member company Highwater Ethanol of Lamberton, Minnesota, for producing its billionth gallon of ethanol. The facility began operations in 2009 and has a capacity of 70 MMgy.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced on Dec. 18 that the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program Board approved 108 projects to support new and expanded biofuel infrastructure projects across the state.
The U.S. EPA on Dec. 18 released data showing 1.78 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in November, down from 2.05 billion generated during the same month of 2024. Total RIN generation for the first 11 months of 2025 reached 21.11 billion.
The U.S. EPA on Dec. 18 released new data showing eight new small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard in the past month. A total of 25 SRE petitions are now pending.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by more than 2% the week ending Dec. 12, reaching a record 1.131 million barrels per day, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Dec. 17. Stocks of fuel ethanol fell by 1% and exports expanded by 53%.
MN Bio-Fuels released its 2025 Annual Report to its members and industry stakeholders in early December. The group’s efforts this year helped bring the total number of stations offering E15 in Minnesota to a record 550 stations.
California Ethanol + Power and the Imperial Valley Economic Development Corp. on Dec. 11 announced that Sugar Valley Energy has been selected to receive a Jobs First Grant through the Southern Border Jobs First Collaborative.
Conestoga Energy on Dec. 9 announced the appointment of Jeff Chesnut as chief financial officer, effective immediately. He has over 25 years of experience in strategic planning, capital markets and finance.
The U.S. exported 148.4 million gallons of ethanol and 1.06 million metric tons of distillers grains in September, according to data released by the USDA on Dec. 11. Exports of both products were down when compared to August.
The Brazilian Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) on Oct. 28 announced it has approved R$300 million ($55.47 million) in financing to support the expansion of corn ethanol production at Neomille SA’s facility in Chapadão do Céu, Brazil.
New initiative promotes US biofuels for maritime market
By American Biogas Council and the Renewable Fuels Association,
December 11, 2025
The American Biofuels Maritime Initiative, a unified group of bioenergy stakeholders co-chaired by the American Biogas Council and the Renewable Fuels Association, announced its official launch on Dec. 11
IATA: SAF production growth rate is slowing down, essential to correct course ahead of e-SAF mandates
By International Air Transport Association
December 11, 2025
In 2025, SAF output is expected to reach 1.9 million metric tons (Mt) (2.4 billion liters), double the 1 Mt produced in 2024, according to the IATA. However, in 2026, SAF production growth is projected to slow down and reach 2.4 Mt.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was down 2% the week ending Dec. 5, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Dec. 10. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol were essentially unchanged while exports were down 26%.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration increased its forecast for 2026 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Dec. 9. The agency’s outlook for 2026 ethanol exports was also revised up.
Green Plains Inc. on Dec. 8 announced that biogenic carbon dioxide from all three of its Nebraska facilities, Central City, Wood River, and York, is now being captured, transported on the Trailblazer pipeline and permanently sequestered in Wyoming.
On Dec. 9, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen celebrated the tremendous progress made during his administration to clean up the solid and liquid waste left in the aftermath of the shutdown of the AltEn facility site in Mead, Nebraska.
The January issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine focuses on fermentation, policy, flex-fuel vehicles and solar energy.
Rex American Resources Corp. on Dec. 4 confirmed the capacity expansion project at its One Earth Energy plant in Gibson City, Illinois, is on schedule to be complete in 2026. A final decision on a Class VI injection well is also expected next year.
U.S. fuel ethanol production hit a record 1.126 million barrels per day the week ending Nov. 28, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Dec. 3. Production was up 1% from the previous week, stocks were up 2% and exports were up 39%.
Novonesis has introduced Innova Nitro, which engineered for maximum throughput and efficiency in ethanol plants seeking high ethanol titers in short fermentations – less than 52 hours and the opportunity to achieve high ethanol concentrations of 16%.
Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched the world's first assessed price for U.K. sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) certificates, expanding its coverage of the northwest European SAF market.
At Fluid Quip Technologies approaches corn oil recovery with a modular, integrated strategy, deploying technologies that complement each other across the ethanol production process.
Yeast providers across the ethanol industry reflect on the impact of glucoamylase-expressing yeast on yield maximization.
Aemetis Inc. on Dec. 2 announced that the authority to construct air permits have been issued for the mechanical vapor recompression (MVR) energy efficiency project at the Aemetis 65 MMgy ethanol plant in Keyes, California.
Operable U.S. biofuels capacity was largely unchanged in September, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Nov. 28. Feedstock consumption was down when compared to both the previous month and September 2024.
Redfield Energy has greened a portion of its power while reducing electricity needs, for a perfectly complementary duo of process improvements.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up 2% the week ending Nov. 21, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Nov. 26. Stocks of fuel ethanol fell by nearly 2% while exports fell by 16%.
The RFA on Nov. 24 announced the addition of two companies, CFO Services and Zero Industrial, as new associate members. The companies specialize in incentives and credits and industrial low-carbon electrification, respectively.
U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council leaders and its members recently traveled to Mexico to participate in a USDA agricultural trade mission (ATM) to strengthen trade relations between the countries.
In November, USGBC Regional Ethanol Manager for the European Union United Kingdom and Canada Stephanie Larson traveled to Belgium and Italy to advocate for higher levels of ethanol use, acceptance and adoption in the EU.
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