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U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by nearly 4% the week ending March 27, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on April 1. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down more than 4% and exports expanded by 3%.
U.S. operable ethanol and biodiesel production capacity expanded slightly in January, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on March 31. Renewable diesel capacity fell by more than 2% when compared to December.
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Gevo Inc. on March 30 announced that it is developing plans for a potential expansion at the site of its facility in Richardton, North Dakota, by adding a second ethanol production facility with targeted production capacity of up to 75 MMgy.
Rex American Resources Corp. on March 26 confirmed the expansion project at its One Earth Energy facility in Illinois is nearing completion. The company also reported record-high ethanol sales volumes for fiscal year 2025.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by more than 2% the week ending March 20, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on March 25. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up 3% and exports were down 32%.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by 3% the week ending March 13, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on March 18. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up 3% while exports were down 7%.
The South Dakota Board of Economic Development on March 11 approved a reinvestment payment program grant of nearly $1.5 million for Dakota Ethanol LLC, a 100 MMgy ethanol plant located in Wentworth, South Dakota.
Aemetis Inc. released fourth quarter financial results on March 12, reporting a 61% increase in renewable natural gas (RNG) production. The company also highlighted operations at its California ethanol plant and biodiesel facility in India.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by nearly 3% the week ending March 6, according to data released by the U.S Energy Information Administration on March 11. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down 3% and exports fell by 13%.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration increased its forecast for 2026 and 2027 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released March 10. The agency’s estimate for 2025 fuel ethanol production was also revised up.
RCM Thermal Kinetics has announced the successful completion of the first project under its NEXT (New Ethanol eXpansion Technology) engineering program, scaling a 40 MMgy ethanol plant in the Midwest to 105 MMgy.
Gevo Inc. on March 5 announced plans to expand capacity at its North Dakota ethanol plant to 75 MMgy. The company also plans to make a final investment decision on the development of an adjacent SAF project later this year.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced ethanol production was up during the second half of January. More than 90% of the ethanol produced during the two-week period was manufactured from corn feedstock.
Alto Ingredients on March 4 released fourth quarter financial results, reporting improved profits on increased ethanol margins, strong ethanol export sales and benefits associated with the 45Z clean fuel production credit.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell nearly 2% the week ending Feb. 27, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on March 4. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up 3% and exports expanded by 54%.
Data released on Feb. 27 by the U.S. Energy Information Administration show that U.S. ethanol production rose to a record 16.49 billion gallons in 2025, in response to stronger domestic consumption and record-shattering exports.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell slightly the week ending Feb. 20, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Feb. 25. Ethanol stocks were up slightly, with exports down 20%.
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UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced sugarcane milling was down during the first half of January. Corn ethanol production continued to expand during the two-week period.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up 1% the week ending Feb. 13, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Feb. 19. Ethanol stocks were also up 1% and exports expanded by 29%.
The Andersons Inc. released fourth quarter results on Feb. 18, reporting strong operational and financial performance for its renewable segment on record ethanol production volumes and above-average yields.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration increased its forecast for 2026 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Feb. 10. The outlook for 2026 ethanol exports was maintained.
Alfa Laval on Feb. 10 announced the successful launch of its innovative decanter rental program, designed specifically for ethanol producers seeking to maximize oil recovery and operational flexibility.
Western Plains Energy boasts the country’s first Whitefox ICE XL membrane dehydration system, serving as a showcase for energy efficiency and integration.
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Green Plains Inc. released fourth quarter financial results on Feb. 5, reporting improved earnings, strong operations, expanded ethanol production capacity, and progress with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) initiatives.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced ethanol production was up significantly during the second half of December. Ethanol sales for the full month were downs slightly when compared to the same period of 2024.
Fluid Quip Technologies has been selected as the primary engineering and technology partner for the design, engineering and construction of a new greenfield ethanol facility at Chief Ethanol – Hastings.
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