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Researchers from Argonne National Laboratory on May 4 published the results of a new study that shows the carbon intensity (CI) of corn ethanol decreased 23 percent from 2005 to 2019, from 58 to 45 gCO2e/MJ.

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U.S. ethanol production was up approximately 1 percent the week ending April 30, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 5. Fuel ethanol stocks were up nearly 4 percent from the previous week.

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Todd Becker, president and CEO of Green Plains Inc., discussed the company's efforts to transform into a global ag tech company and provided an update of plant improvement projects during a first quarter earnings call held May 3.

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American Coalition for Ethanol producer member Al-Corn Clean Fuel of Claremont, Minnesota, is celebrating its 25th year of operation. ACE CEO Brian Jennings has spoken out to congratulate the company on its anniversiary.

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The Renewable Fuels Association is extending congratulations to member companies Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co. and Al-Corn Clean Fuel for celebrating their 25th anniversaries this week. Both plants are based in Minnesota.

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The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products production report for April, reporting that corn use for fuel ethanol production in February 2021 was down when compared to both the previous month and February 2020.

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Alto Ingredients Inc. has signed a definitive agreement with Seaboard Energy California LLC to sell its fuel ethanol production facility in Madera, California, for total consideration of $28.3 million. The transaction is expected to close in Q2.

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U.S. ethanol production was up slightly the week ending April 23, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on April 28. Fuel ethanol stocks were down nearly 4 percent from the previous week.

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ADM released first quarter financial results on April 27, reporting significantly higher results for its carbohydrate solutions business segment, which includes its ethanol production business, and the restart of two idle ethanol plants.

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The U.S. EPA has released data showing that more than 1.64 billion renewable identification numbers (RIN) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in March, up from 1.58 billion during the same month of last year.

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Valero Energy released first quarter results on April 22, reporting improved results for its ethanol operations and record operating income for its renewable diesel segment. The company also discussed plans for a CCS project at its ethanol plants.

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U.S. ethanol production was flat the week ending April 16, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on April 21. Fuel ethanol stocks were down slightly from the previous week.

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ICM Inc. has signed an agreement with Lakeview Plymouth Energy LLC to upgrade the ethanol producer's distillation system and convert its high-pressure distillation system to ICM's proprietary lower-temperature vacuum distillation.

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Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co., a 50 MMgy ethanol plant located in Benson, Minnesota, is celebrating a new milestone. April 2021 marks the 25th anniversary of the company's fuel ethanol and industrial alcohol manufacturing.

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This year marks the 50th year of business for NLB Corp., the largest manufacturer of high-pressure water equipment and accessories.

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UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced ethanol production was down nearly 9 percent during the 2020-'21 harvest season, which ended March 31, but was still the third highest production volume on record.

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A projected spike in renewable diesel production, partnered with rising corn oil prices, presents a market opportunity for ethanol producers.

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Nearly three years of behind-the-scenes coalition building has paid dividends with the introduction of the “Future Fuels Act� in Minnesota, the first clean fuel standard legislation in a Midwest state.

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Ethanol Producer Magazine has announced the preliminary agenda for the 2021 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) taking place July 13-15, 2021 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Praj Industries has announced an order to set up India's largest capacity syrup based ethanol plant from a Godavari Biorefineries Ltd. in Karnataka. As a part of this project, Praj will expand existing ethanol manufacturing capacity at the site.

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U.S. ethanol production fell by nearly 4 percent the week ending April 9, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on April 14. Fuel ethanol stocks were also down nearly 1 percent.

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Producers modify antimicrobial protocols in response to multiple process and input changes, including new yeast and enzyme offerings, as well as high-protein feed production.

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Europe Still Needs Ethanol

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By Emmanuel Desplechin

April 13, 2021

Under almost any scenario, including those foreseen by the European Commission, the EU car fleet will continue to need low-carbon liquid fuels like renewable ethanol.

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Species-specific tailoring in distillers grains opens new markets such as pet feed and aquafeed, expands existing markets and increases product demand.

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After a year that most Americans would sooner forget, we're heading into a new summer driving season with fewer headwinds, greater momentum and a groundswell of support for lower-carbon fuels.

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On April 9, Gov. Tim Walz and supporters of Minnesota's biofuels industry urged the passage of the Governor's Biofuels Infrastructure Grant Program budget proposal in order to strengthen small businesses, support farmers, and reduce GHG emissions.

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Editor Lisa Gibson previews the May edition of Ethanol Producer Magazine.

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U.S. ethanol production was up approximately 1 percent the week ending April 2, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on April 7. Fuel ethanol stocks fell more than 2 percent.

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The U.S. Energy Information Administration maintained its 2021 and 2022 ethanol production and consumption forecasts in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released April 6. Summer gasoline consumption is expected to be up 13.2 percent in 2021.

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The University of Missouri's FAPRI in mid-March released its 2021 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook, predicting an increase in demand for midlevel ethanol blends, a recovery in ethanol net returns, and increased exports over the next decade.

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