The STB is seeking nominees to fill nine vacancies on its Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee. One of those vacancies is to be filled with an individual representing biofuel feedstock growers or providers and biofuel refiners.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced sugarcane processing by mills in the south-central region of the country was up in early December. Ethanol production and sales were also up.
U.S. operatable biofuel production capacity increased slightly in October according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Dec. 30. Total feedstock use was up from the previous month, but down from October 2021.
U.S. operatable biofuel production capacity increased slightly in October according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Dec. 30. Total feedstock use was up from the previous month, but down from October 2021.
The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report for December, reporting that corn use for fuel ethanol production in October was up when compared to the previous month, but down when compared to October 2021.
The U.S. EPA on Jan. 3 released an external review draft of its third triennial report to congress on biofuels and environment for public comment. A 60-day public comment period will be open through March 6.
The U.S. EPA on Jan. 3 released an external review draft of its third triennial report to congress on biofuels and environment for public comment. A 60-day public comment period will be open through March 6.
The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office has announced its intent to issue two funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) in early 2023 focused on algae crop production and cellulosic biomass conversion.
Three projects have been selected for funding under a U.S. DOE interagency agreement with the Minority Serving Institution STEM Research & Development Consortium. The projects focus on algae, waste feedstocks, and catalyst development.
The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office has announced its intent to issue two funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) in early 2023 focused on algae crop production and cellulosic biomass conversion.
Three projects have been selected for funding under a U.S. DOE interagency agreement with the Minority Serving Institution STEM Research & Development Consortium. The projects focus on algae, waste feedstocks, and catalyst development.
ACE submitted feedback to the USDA's request for public input on implementation of funding in the Inflation Reduction Act for key NRCS conservation programs to spur farmer adoption of climate-smart practices.
The United Soybean Board has partnered with Purdue University on a Food and Fuel study to evaluate whether the increased use of soybean oil in biofuels has contributed to the rising retail prices of food products for consumers.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced sugarcane processing by mills in the south-central region of the country was up during the second half of November. Ethanol production and sales also increased.
The collection and sale of used cooking oil and its use in producing biodiesel are regulated at both the federal and state levels.
With deep knowledge of corn biorefining, Gevo has pivoted to blaze a new trail in sustainable aviation fuel. The company's goal of producing net-negative carbon SAF pivots around the promise of low-carbon agriculture and decarbonized production.
CoBank on Dec. 13 released a report outlining its 2023 forecast for the U.S. rural economy. Within that report, CoBank says “the outlook for biofuels is very strong, supported by federal policy and demand tailwinds from 2022.�
CoBank on Dec. 13 released a report outlining its 2023 forecast for the U.S. rural economy. Within that report, CoBank says “the outlook for biofuels is very strong, supported by federal policy and demand tailwinds from 2022.�
RBF Renewable Biofuels is supplying diesel-powered push boats with biodiesel produced at its Port Neches, Texas, plant. The MV Captain Raphael, owned by Central Boat Rentals Inc., was loaded with 20 percent biodiesel (B20) fuel on Nov. 22.
U.K. ethanol producer CropEnergies in early December announced that it will continue operations at its Ensus production plant in Wilton, U.K. The company also announced plans to build a renewable ethyl acetate plant in Germany.
The USDA maintained its forecast for 2022-'23 corn use in ethanol in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released Dec. 9. The 2022-'23 outlook for corn is for lower exports and greater ending stocks.
The USDA reduced its forecast for 2022-'23 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released Dec. 9. The agency's estimate for 2021-22 soybean oil use in biofuel was also revised down.
U.S. biofuels operable production capacity increased slightly in September, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Nov. 30. Total feedstock consumption was down when compared to both the previous month and September 2021.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has released data showing sugarcane processing by mills in the south-central region of the country was up significantly during the first half of November. Ethanol production was also up.
U.S. biofuels operable production capacity increased slightly in September, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Nov. 30. Total feedstock consumption was down when compared to both the previous month and September 2021.
President Joe Biden on Dec. 2 signed legislation to implement tentative agreements reached between railroads and workers in September, avoiding an economically devastating rail strike that was set to begin Dec. 9.
The U.S. EPA on Dec. 1 released its long-awaited RFS “set� rule, which includes RVOs for 2023, 2024 and 2025. The proposed rule also expands the program beyond liquid fuels to include certain types of renewable electricity used to fuel cars.
The U.S. EPA on Dec. 1 released a final rule to create canola oil fuel pathways under the Renewable Fuel Standard for renewable diesel, jet fuel, naphtha, liquified petroleum gas (LPG) and heating oil produced via a hydrotreating process.
The U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 30 voted 290 to 137 to approve a bill that aims to adopt a tentative agreement between railroad workers and operators in an effort to avert an economically devastating rail strike.
Cargill has announced an agreement to acquire Owensboro Grain Company, a fifth-generation family-owned soybean processing facility and refinery located in Owensboro, Kentucky. The acqusition is expected to close in early 2023.
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