ITA’s renewable energy advisory committee to meet Sept. 21

September 13, 2023

BY Erin Voegele

US biodiesel exports down in September, imports up substantially

By Erin Voegele

November 08, 2023

Markets Business

The U.S. exported 57,739.5 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 or greater in September, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Nov. 7. Imports of biodiesel reached 183,451.7 metric tons for the month.

By Erin Voegele

October 26, 2023

Production Markets Sustainable Aviation Fuels

Valero Energy Corp. released Q3 financial results on Oct. 26, reporting significantly higher earnings and production volumes for its ethanol segment. Renewable diesel sales volumes were also up and the company’s SAF project remains on schedule.

By Geoff Cooper

September 20, 2023

Markets Policy

Geoff Cooper, president and CEO of the RFA, discusses how U.S. EPA regulations have caused the number of flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) capable of running E85 to plummet in recent years, from 2.8 million in 2014 to less than 350,000 in 2022.

By Erin Voegele

September 18, 2023

International Markets

The European Commission on Sept. 14 announced it will implement retroactive surveillance measures on imports of ethanol from several countries, including the U.S. The surveillance measures are to remain in effect for three years.

By Mackenzie Boubin

September 18, 2023

Markets International

The USGC conducted several events across Asia this summer to inform local government officials and industry leaders about the positive impact of implementing higher ethanol blends in their countries.

Biodiesel Summit: Sustainable Aviation Fuel & Renewable Diesel

June 10-12, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION CENTER | MINNEAPOLIS,MINNESOTA

The Biodiesel Summit: Sustainable Aviation Fuel & Renewable Diesel is a forum designed for biodiesel and renewable diesel producers to learn about cutting-edge process technologies, new techniques and equipment to optimize existing production, and efficiencies to save money while increasing throughput and fuel quality. View More

Carbon Capture & Storage Summit

June 10-12, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION CENTER | MINNEAPOLIS,MINNESOTA

Capturing and storing carbon dioxide in underground wells has the potential to become the most consequential technological deployment in the history of the broader biofuels industry. Deploying effective carbon capture and storage at biofuels plants will cement ethanol and biodiesel as the lowest carbon liquid fuels commercially available in the marketplace. The Carbon Capture & Storage Summit will offer attendees a comprehensive look at the economics of carbon capture and storage, the infrastructure required to make it possible and the financial and marketplace impacts to participating producers.View More

North American SAF Conference & Expo

September 11-12, 2024

SAINT PAUL RIVERCENTRE | SAINT PAUL,MINNESOTA

The North American SAF Conference & Expo, produced by SAF Magazine, in collaboration with the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) will showcase the latest strategies for aviation fuel decarbonization, solutions for key industry challenges, and highlight the current opportunities for airlines, corporations and fuel producers. The North American SAF Conference & Expo is designed to promote the development and adoption of practical solutions to produce SAF and decarbonize the aviation sector. Exhibitors will connect with attendees and showcase the latest technologies and services currently offered within the industry. During two days of live sessions, attendees will learn from industry experts and gain knowledge to become better informed to guide business decisions as the SAF industry continues to expand.View More