Growth Energy, RFA, NBB, NAGC, NFU, and AFBF are urging federal lawmakers to ensure any future tax credit for SAF is based on accurate carbon accounting lifecycle analysis led by the U.S. Department of Energy.
The U.S. exported 81.86 million gallons of ethanol and 939,177 metric tons of distillers grains in June. according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Aug. 5. Exports of both products were up when compared to June 2020.
The U.S. exported 81.86 million gallons of ethanol and 939,177 metric tons of distillers grains in June, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Aug. 5. Exports of both products were up when compared to June 2020.
Honeywell on Aug. 5 announced that PBF Energy Inc., an independent petroleum refiner and supplier of transportation fuels, would use Honeywell Ecofining technology for a potential renewable diesel project at its Chalmette Refinery in Louisiana.
This weekend marked the 16 anniversary of the RFS, a policy that has played a keystone role in decarbonizing America's diesel fuel supply. On the heels of the anniversary, NBB is urging policymakers to support future growth of biodiesel.
Growth Energy, RFA, NBB, NAGC, NFU, and AFBF are urging federal lawmakers to ensure any future tax credit for SAF is based on accurate carbon accounting lifecycle analysis led by the U.S. Department of Energy.
The U.S. exported 90,863.1 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 or greater in June, up from both 82,320.3 metric tons in May and 73,667.4 metric tons in June 2020, according to data released by the USDA on Aug. 5.
OPINION: “Ethanol Days” of Summer contest spotlights retailers
By Robert White, vice president of industry relations, Renewable Fuels Association
August 05, 2021
The Renewable Fuels Association's “Ethanol Days of Summer� contest is a great way to promote higher blends of ethanol while at the same time connecting consumers to nearby fuel retailers offering higher blends of low-carbon ethanol.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced that anhydrous ethanol production continued to grow in the first half of July, expanding more than 30 percent when compared to the previous year. Ethanol sales were down slightly.
President Biden on Aug. 5 signed an executive order that sets a target to make half of all new vehicles sold in 2030 zero-emissions vehicles. Representatives of the ethanol industry, however, say biofuels can make meaningful GHG redutions now.
The U.S. EPA on Aug. 5 released a proposed rule to set light-duty vehicle GHG emissions standards through 2026. Despite calls from government officials and industry trade groups, the rule does not address biofuels or a high-octane standard.
The Andersons Inc. released second quarter financial results on Aug. 3, reporting its ethanol segment generated $23.5 million of pretax income during the period. The Andersons CEO Pat Bowe called Q2 one of the segment's best quarters ever.
Marathon Petroleum Corp. announced progress with its renewable diesel projects during a Q2 earnings call, held Aug. 4. The company's renewable diesel plant in North Dakota reached full capacity and conversion work is ongoing at a California refinery.
Renewable Energy Group Inc. released second quarter financial results on Aug. 4, reporting the company's board of directors has approved plans to expand and improve its renewable diesel biorefinery in Geismar, Louisiana.
ICM has signed an agreement with Neomille, a subsidiary of Cerradinho Bioenergia, to design a bio-refinery in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Construction will take place in Maracaju, 160 kilometers southwest of the state capital.
The recent D.C. Circuit Court decision overturning EPA's approval of year-round E15 sales could have a strongly negative impact on the rural economy and environment in the coming years unless action is taken to allow unimpeded sales of E15.
When it comes to what type of fuel to offer on the forecourt, there's growing momentum for switching E10/87 with E15/87. In fact, there's no better time than now—and there are many reasons why, according to Growth Energy.
Alto Ingredients Inc. released Q2 financial results on Aug. 3, reporting that specialty alcohol accounted for more than one-third of the ethanol it sold during the period. Company officials also discussed plans to sell the company's Stockton plant.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was down slightly the week ending July 30, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Aug. 4. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol also fell slightly.
NREL: Scientists to develop CO2-free fermentation technology
By National Renewable Energy Laboratory
August 04, 2021
As much as one-third of the carbon in sugar is lost as CO2 during fermentation processes that use biomass to make renewable diesel and SAF. NREL reserachers are integrating eletrochemistry and fermentation to increase fuel yeilds and recycle CO2.
Savage announced on Aug. 3 a new multi-commodity transload terminal in San Joaquin County, near Stockton, California, that will serve as a gateway for the distribution of renewable fuels, including renewable diesel and biodiesel.
CVR Energy on Aug. 3 announced it will delay plans to complete a conversion project to enable renewable diesel production at its existing oil refinery in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, due to high feedstock prices.
California Ethanol + Power is partnering with the Joint BioEnergy Institute to develop scalable next-generation renewable energy products using biomass from CE+P's planned sugarcane ethanol facility in Imperial County, California.
CHS Inc. will expand access to higher ethanol blend fuels by offering E15 through 19 additional fuel terminals starting in early August 2021. CHS aready offers E15 at 10 Nustar terminals and one CHS terminal.
Three California ethanol producers on July 28 sent a letter to Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., urging her to withdraw legislation introduced earlier in the month that aims to make corn ethanol ineligible for meeting RFS blending requirements.
The European Union on Aug. 2 published a notice announcing it will extend tariffs on U.S. biodiesel for an additional five years, through 2026, following a review by the European Commission. The tariffs have been in place since 2009.
The U.S. Grains Council brought members together in person July 28 for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. Agriculture Secrtgary Tom Vilsack addressed attendees on the status and future of U.S. agricultural trade.
A group of 29 members of Congress on July 30 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan urging the agency to prioritize rulemaking to set RFS RVOs for 2021 and 2022, along with the biomass-based diesel RVOs for 2022 and 2023.
Green Plains Inc. released second quarter financial results on Aug. 2, reporting improved earnings and progress with initiatives related to ultra-high protein, corn oil, clean sugar and carbon capture and storage (CSS).
National Biodiesel Board has launched an ad campaign calling on President Biden to maintain his commitment to the RFS. The ads will air on more than 200 radio stations in Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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