U.S. corn use for fuel ethanol production in August was down approximately 3% when the same month of last year, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s latest Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report.
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%.
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.
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%.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by more than 1% the week ending Nov. 14, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Nov. 19. Stocks of fuel ethanol expanded slightly, and exports fell by nearly 8%.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration increased its forecast for 2025 and 2026 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Nov. 12. The outlook for 2025 and 2026 ethanol exports was also revised up.
Turnspire Capital Partners LLC announced on Nov. 12 that an affiliate has acquired LifeLine Foods LLC and ICM Biofuels LLC. The operations will be combined under The LifeLine Group. The biofuels business is being rebranded as LifeLine Biofuels.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was down 4% the week ending Nov. 7, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Nov. 13. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down 2% and exports were up nearly 47%.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced sugarcane processing was up slightly in early October. Total ethanol production and sales since the beginning of the current harvest season remain down when compared to last year.
LanzaJet Inc. on Nov. 13 announced that it has fully operated and produced fuels at its LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels facility in Soperton, Georgia. The commercial-scale facility produces SAF via an alcohol-to-jet technology.
Gevo Inc. could close financing on a proposed 30 MMgy SAF facility under development adjacent to its existing corn ethanol plant in North Dakota as soon as mid-2026, according to comments during a third quarter earnings call.
U.S. operable biofuel production capacity expanded by 237 MMgy in August, with gains for ethanol and renewable diesel, according to data released by the U.S. EIA. Biofuel feedstock consumption was up when compared to the previous month.
The December issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine focuses on diversification.
ADM on Nov. 10 announced that its corn processing complex in Columbus, Nebraska, has become the latest facility to begin shipping CO2 via Tallgrass’s Trailblazer pipeline for permanent underground sequestration in eastern Wyoming.
Aemetis Inc. released Q3 results on Nov. 6, reporting increased RNG capacity and higher capacity utilization at the company’s California ethanol plant. Aemetis also provided an update of biodiesel, SAF and CCS projects.
As wet milling adaptations gain traction, aspects of dry fractionation still hold appeal.
Alto Ingredients Inc. on Nov. 5 reported increased gross profit, net income and EBTIDA for Q3 2025. The improvement was driven by increased ethanol exports, strong demand for liquid carbon dioxide, and improved operational efficiencies.
Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co.'s long history in the ethanol industry is intertwined with innovation and diversification.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded 3% to a record high 1.123 million barrels per day the week ending Oct. 31, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Nov. 5. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up 1% while exports fell 39%.
Green Plains Inc. on Nov. 5 confirmed that its network of ethanol plants operated at more than 101% capacity utilization during the third quarter, with carbon capture systems currently operational at all three of the company’s Nebraska facilities.
The Andersons on Nov. 5 reported strong third quarter financial and operational results for its renewables segment on strong ethanol demand. The company’s ethanol plants continued to run efficiently, resulting in higher yields and gallons produced.
ADM on Nov. 4 released Q3 financial results, reporting a profitable three-month period for its ethanol operations on improved margins. Overall company operations, however, were negatively impacted by biofuel policy and trade uncertainty.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by 2% the week ending Oct. 24, according to date released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Oct. 29. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol were up 2% and exports were up nearly 35%.
The Renewable Fuels Association on Oct. 28 congratulated member company Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy on the production of its two-billionth gallon of ethanol. The 140 MMgy facility is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Valero Energy Corp. on Oct. 23 released Q3 results, reporting a profitable three-month period for its ethanol segment on record high production. Valero’s renewable diesel segment, which also includes SAF, reported a loss for the quarter.
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.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced sugarcane processing was up during the second half of September. Total ethanol production has continued to trend down from last year, but corn ethanol production is up.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by nearly 4% the week ending Oct. 17, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Oct. 22. Stocks of fuel ethanol fell by 3% and exports were up 20%.
CoBank on Oct. 15 released its latest quarterly insights report, predicting the U.S. EPA will likely delay final action on its proposed Renewable Fuel Standard RVOs and small refinery exemption (SRE) reallocation proposals until early 2026.
Advertisement
@ Copyright 2026 - BBI International - All rights reserved.