The U.S. exported 107.22 million gallons of fuel ethanol and 1.06 million metric tons of distillers grains in July, according to data released by the USDA FAS on Sept. 7. Exports of both products were up when compared to the previous month.
With gas prices soaring and food costs pinching family budgets, an interdisciplinary team of researchers at WPI is looking at ways to use food waste to make a renewable and more affordable fuel replacement for oil-based diesel.
The U.S. exported 85,524.6 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 or greater in July, up from both 81,132.2 metric tons in June and 68,961.3 metric tons in July 2021, according to data released by the USDA FAS on Sept. 7.
European renewable ethanol association (ePURE) members produced more feed than fuel in 2021, according to data released by the industry group. ePURE members produced 4.48 million metric tons of animal feed and 4.4 million metric tons of ethanol.
Fuel ethanol demand in the Philippines is expected to increase by 13 percent in 2022, with imports expected to grow by 33 percent, according to a report filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service's Global Agricultural Information Network.
Biodiesel consumption in the Philippines is expected to expand by 31 percent in 2022, according to a report filed with the USDA FASA's Global Agricultural Information Network. The increase is primarily due to a projected movement from B2 to B5.
Biodiesel consumption in the Philippines is expected to expand by 31 percent in 2022, according to a report filed with the USDA FASA's Global Agricultural Information Network. The increase is primarily due to a projected movement from B2 to B5.
A U.S. Grains Council team traveled to Brazil in August to learn about the market potential Brazilian corn ethanol has domestically and globally and about logistics faced by U.S. ethanol exporters to Brazil.
Plug-in flex-fuel hybrid vehicles running on E85 fuel with up to 85 percent renewable ethanol are just as climate-friendly as electric vehicles, according to research carried out by consultants at France-based IFPEN.
Shell Brazil on Sept. 1 announced it has signed a cooperation agreement with RaÃzen, Hytron, University of São Paulo and SENAI CETIQT for the construction of two plants to produce renewable hydrogen (H2) from ethanol.
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. on Aug. 31 announced that it invested in Apeiron AgroCommodities Pte. Ltd., rebranded and known as Apeiron Bioenergy. The company collects and sells used cooking oil, which can be used to produce biobased chemicals and plastics.
OPINION: Time for another higher blend infrastructure push
By Cassie Mullen, director of market development, Renewable Fuels Association
September 01, 2022
If you're a fuel retailer looking to make some upgrades, now's the time to learn more about the USDA's HBIIP, according to RFA's Cassie Mullen. Applications for the lastest $100 million in funding are due Nov. 21.
Mississippi State scientists have developed three switchgrass varieties that are ready for commercial use. The university is working with Roundstone Native Seed Co. to deliver the “Robusto,� “Espresso,� and “Tusca� switchgrass varieties.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced that sugarcane processing and ethanol production were both down during the first half of August. Ethanol sales were also down during the two-week period.
The Missouri Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for its Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program through Sept. 30. The program aims to increase the distribution and use of higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel.
A public comment period on Washington's proposed Clean Fuel Standard closed Aug. 31. The program aims to incentivize fuel suppliers to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels by 20 percent by 2038.
The governing board of Clean Fuels Alliance America has appointed Danielle Brannan of San Diego-based New Leaf Biofuel, to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Eric Kayser. Brannan joined New Leaf Biofuel in 2010.
The Missouri Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for its Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program through Sept. 30. The program aims to increase the distribution and use of higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel.
Biofuel groups comment on Washington's proposed CFS rule
September 01, 2022
A public comment period on Washington's proposed Clean Fuel Standard closed Aug. 31. The program aims to incentivize fuel suppliers to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels by 20 percent by 2038.
The DOE on Aug. 31 announced $46 million for 22 projects that will create biofuel energy to help decarbonize the transportation and power generation sectors. The projects include those focused on waste conversion, carbon capture and algae.
Aemetis Inc. has completed the installation and commissioning at the Keyes ethanol plant in California of the first Mitsubishi Zebrex system in North America, reducing overall energy use and lowering the carbon intensity of ethanol.
U.S. operable biofuel production capacity expanded to 21.58 billion gallons per year in June, up 125 MMgy when compared to May, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Aug. 31. Feedstock consumption was also up.
The ethanol industry is poised to help alleviate fuel shortages in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin caused by the temporary shutdown of Bp's oil refinery in Whiting, Indiana, following an Aug. 24 electric fire.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by nearly 2 percent the week ending Aug. 26, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Aug. 31. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down approximately 1 percent.
The DOE on Aug. 31 announced $46 million for 22 projects that will create biofuel energy to help decarbonize the transportation and power generation sectors. The projects include those focused on waste conversion, carbon capture and algae.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality on Aug. 31 approved the air quality permit for Next Renewable Fuels' $2 billion clean fuels project. The facility, under development in Oregon, will produce renewable diesel and SAF.
U.S. operable biofuel production capacity expanded to 21.58 billion gallons per year in June, up 125 MMgy when compared to May, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Aug. 31. Feedstock consumption was also up.
The USDA's Commodity Credit Corp. announced on Aug. 30 that it does not expect to purchase and sell sugar under the Feedstock Flexibility Program for crop year 2021, which runs from Oct. 1, 2021 through Sept. 30, 2022.
The U.S. EPA on Aug. 29 issued a final rule creating an optional alternative renewable identification number (RIN) retirement schedule for small refineries under the Renewable Fuel Standard for compliance year 2020.
Rex American Resources on Aug. 30 released financial results for its fiscal Q2, reporting increased net sales and revenue. Moving into Q3, operations currently remain profitable but the company is facing increased challenges.
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