September 27, 2012
BY Erin Krueger
The U.S. Energy Information Administration published its most recent monthly statistics on the ethanol industry on Sept. 26. The report is part of the EIA’s Monthly Energy Review.
The report shows that the U.S. ethanol industry produced 1.12 billion gallons of fuel in June, with total production for the first six months of 2012 reported at 6.89 billion gallons. The relative production levels for June 2011 and the first six months of 2011 were 1.14 billion gallons and 6.86 billion gallons.
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The U.S. marketplace consumed 1.11 billion gallons of ethanol in June of this year, and a total of 6.41 billion gallons during the first half of 2012. Approximately 1.14 billion gallons were consumed in June 2011, with 6.35 consumed during the first six months of last year.
The EIA also reported that net imports for June were -613,000 barrels. The net import level for the first half of 2012 was -8.38 million barrels. The net import levels for the same periods of last year were -1.53 million barrels and -10.93 million barrels, respectively.
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The EIA’s next Fuel Ethanol Overview is scheduled to be released on Oct. 29.
U.S. fuel ethanol capacity fell slightly in April, while biodiesel and renewable diesel capacity held steady, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on June 30. Feedstock consumption was down when compared to the previous month.
XCF Global Inc. on July 8 provided a production update on its flagship New Rise Reno facility, underscoring that the plant has successfully produced SAF, renewable diesel, and renewable naphtha during its initial ramp-up.
The U.S. exported 31,160.5 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 and greater in May, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on July 3. Biodiesel imports were 2,226.2 metric tons for the month.
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency is implementing multiple changes to the Camelina pilot insurance program for the 2026 and succeeding crop years. The changes will expand coverage options and provide greater flexibility for producers.
EcoCeres Inc. has signed a multi-year agreement to supply British Airways with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The fuel will be produced from 100% waste-based biomass feedstock, such as used cooking oil (UCO).