The Global CCS Institute on Oct. 9 released its Global Status of CCS 2025 report, which shows progress in the CCS sector continues despite global headwinds, with seven new biofuel and bioenergy CCS projects currently under construction.
Green Plains Inc. on Oct. 14 announced the successful startup of its carbon capture and storage (CCS) equipment in York, Nebraska, marking a key milestone in the expansion of its carbon capture capabilities.
The November issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine focuses on on-site CCS projects, RFS policy, and CI reduction.
Updates and insight from ethanol producers navigating the road to on-site or nearby carbon capture and sequestration operations.
With the commencement of CO2 shipments on the Tallgrass Trailblazer pipeline, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association said Iowa has officially lost its “crown” as the best place in the world to produce corn ethanol.
Mid America Agri Products/Wheatland on Oct. 3 announced the start of carbon dioxide capture at its Madrid, Nebraska, ethanol facility, with volumes to be transported on Tallgrass’ Trailblazer Pipeline for permanent sequestration in Wyoming.
Conestoga Energy on Sept. 30 announced the submission of its full Class VI permit application to the U.S. EPA for its CCUS project, which is located near the company’s Bonanza BioEnergy ethanol plant in Kansas.
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Sept. 17 advanced a pipeline safety bill that, in part, aims to require the development of minimum safety standards for the transportation and temporary storage of CO2 in its gaseous state.
Frontier Infrastructure Holdings LLC on Sept. 22 announced a strategic partnership with Gevo Inc. and its Verity platform to deliver North America's first fully integrated carbon management platform for ethanol producers.
Gevo Inc. announced on Sept. 18 that its subsidiary, Net-Zero Richardton LLC, has signed a CO2 removal sales agreement with Biorecro North America LLC for the commercialization of CO2 removal credits generated at the Gevo North Dakota facility.
Summit Carbon Solutions LLC on Sept. 15 filed a petition with the IUC to amend its current pipeline permit to add an additional CO2 supplier and alter language requiring approvals in North Dakota and South Dakota before construction can begin.
The U.S. EPA on Sept. 12 released a proposed rule to end the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. If finalized, the proposal would remove reporting obligations for most large facilities, all fuel and industrial gas suppliers, and CO2 injection sites.
Rex American Resources Corp. on Aug. 27 released financial results for its fiscal second quarter, reporting the capacity expansion and CCS projects at its One Earth Energy facility in Gibson City, Illinois, are progressing as scheduled.
World’s largest International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo announces 2026 dates
By BBI International
August 18, 2025
Ethanol Producer Magazine has announced the 42th annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) will take place on June 2-4, 2026, at the America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
In the U.S. EIA’s recently published Annual Energy Outlook 2025 (AEO2025), the agency introduce its new Carbon Capture, Allocation, Transportation, and Sequestration module (CCATS), which models carbon capture in the coming decades.
Gevo Inc. on July 21 announced that it is selling carbon abatement into the market for the first time. The buyer purchased high-integrity durable carbon removal credits that are Puro.earth-certified and are ready to retire immediately.
While far from certain, Iowa once again appears open to CO2 pipelines following its governor’s landmark veto of a bill designed to impede them.
The Iowa House of Representatives has secured the number of signatures needed to convene a special legislative session with the goal of overriding Gov. Kim Reynold’s recent veto of an eminent domain bill impacting CCS projects within the state.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on June 11 vetoed H.F. 639, a controversial bill that would have effectively prevented CCS projects from being developed within the state. Biofuel stakeholders are applauding her decision.
E-methanol supplies ethanol producers with a unique utilization option in place of carbon capture and sequestration.
The U.S. Department of Energy on May 30 announced it is terminating 24 awards issued by the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations totaling $3.73 billion. At least two ethanol-related projects are among those impacted by the terminations.
Rex American Resources on May 28 confirmed work continues on the carbon capture and storage (CCS) and capacity expansion projects at its One Earth Energy facility in Gibson City, Illinois. Both projects are expected to be operational next year.
Conestoga Energy on May 28 announced the successful completion of drilling operations for its first Class VI well designed for CCUS. The well is located near the company’s Bonanza BioEnergy ethanol plant in Garden City, Kansas.
The Illinois House of Representatives on May 20 voted 91 to 19 in favor of a bill that could impact the siting of proposed CCS projects within the state. The Illinois Senate unanimously approved the legislation in April.
The House Ways and Means Committee on May 14 advanced its portion of President Trump’s “big, beautiful” tax bill. The draft legislation amends and extends the 45Z clean fuel production credit but repeals several other clean energy tax credits..
On May 12, the Iowa Senate voted 27-22 to pass HF 639, effectively banning CCS projects in the state. The IRFA said the vote goes against farmers and ethanol producers seeking to unlock ultra-low carbon ethanol markets around the world.
Startup Nataqua hopes to help ethanol producers turn captured carbon dioxide into more on-site ethanol capacity.
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong on April 15 signed a bill creating a low-carbon fuels fund that is designed to help the state’s ethanol producers lower the CI of the fuel they produce, which could help producers participate in the SAF market.
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission on April 22 denied Summit Carbon Solution’s pipeline application by a vote of 2 to 1. Summit has expressed disappointment with the decision and announced plans to refile its application.
Rex American Resources Inc. released fourth quarter financial results on March 26, reporting increased ethanol sales volumes and progress with the company’s planned carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Illinois.
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