In today’s volatile commodity market, ethanol producers are diversifying corn oil production to increase profits by upgrading their commodity DCO to a cleaner oil, TruDCO—a low-impurity, low-moisture, and low carbon corn oil.
More than 2.11 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in May, up from 1.84 billion generated during the same month of last year, according to data released by the U.S. EPA on June 15.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell by nearly 2 percent the week ending June 9, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on June 14. Ethanol stocks were down more than 3 percent and exports were down 22 percent when compared to the previous week.
ArcelorMittal and LanzaTech Global Inc. on June 14 announced that ArcelorMittal’s commercial flagship CCU facility in Ghent, Belgium, has produced initial samples of ethanol. The "Steelanol" facility is expected to be fully operational this year.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reduced its forecasts for 2023 and 2024 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released June 5. The forecasts for fuel ethanol blending were maintained.
A survey of U.S. ethanol producers shows the industry to be on track toward its net-zero-carbon goal, according to a new white paper and presentation released by the Renewable Fuels Association at the Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo.
Whitefox Technologies has announced that Redfield Energy LLC has decided to install a Whitefox ICE Plus membrane dehydration system at its ethanol plant in Redfield, South Dakota. The system is expected to be operational in Q3.
Fluid Quip Technologies has announced the successful start-up of their cutting-edge LED (low energy distillation) and GNS (grain neutral spirits) technologies at the Three Rivers Energy facility in Coshocton, Ohio.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by 3 percent and reached a six-month high the week ending June 2, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on June 7. Ethanol stocks were also up by approximately 3 percent. Exports were up significantly.
The Renewable Fuels Association congratulates producer member Adkins Energy LLC as it celebrates its 20th anniversary this month. The celebration includes an open house at the Lena, Illinois, biorefinery on June 3.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up 2 percent the week ending May 26, according to data released by the EIA on June 1. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol were up 1 percent. The agency also released weekly ethanol export data for the first time.
U.S. operatable biofuels capacity expanded by 381 MMgy in March, with gains for renewable diesel, ethanol, and biodiesel. Total feedstock consumption was at 27.087 billion pounds in March, up from 24.537 billion pounds the previous month.
FS has announced its third corn ethanol plant in Brazil has begun operations. the 160 MMgy facility is located in the municipality of Primavera do Leste, Mato Grosso. In addition to ethanol, the facility produces corn oil, DDGs and electricity.
CropEnergies on May 24 announced it achieved record revenues during the 2022-’23 financial year, the 12-months ended Feb. 28. The company attributed the record high results to improved sales prices for all product segments, particularly ethanol.
Summit Carbon Solutions has announced a partnership with NuGen Energy, an ethanol plant in Marion, South Dakota, principally owned by REX American Resources. NuGen joins 32 ethanol plants that have signed on to Summit's CCS project.
Aemetis Inc. on May 25 announced the re-start of production at the 65 million gallon per year capacity Keyes, California ethanol plant after completing the most extensive maintenance and system upgrades in the 12 years of facility operations.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell slightly the week ending May 19, according to data released by the U.S. energy information administration on May 24. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol were down 5 percent.
Michigan Milk Producers Association and Canadian Dairy Distillery announced a joint initiative that will transform a dairy byproduct into low carbon intensity ethanol, adding to the biofuel supply for cars and trucks.
In a recently signed contract with KAAPA Partners Aurora LLC, ICM has agreed to be the EPC contractor for a portion of an ethanol plant upgrade in Aurora, Nebraska. The facility will be retrofitted with ICM’s P10 Process Optimization.
Nearly 1.84 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in April, up from 1.71 billion generated during the same month of 2022, according to data released by the U.S. EPA on May 18.
Aemetis Inc. announced on May 18 that the U.S. EPA has approved the Aemetis Biogas Services subsidiary’s renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility for the generation of D3 cellulosic biofuel RINs under the RFS.
U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by more than 2 percent the week ending May 12, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 17. Stocks of fuel ethanol were down slightly.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced that sugarcane processing and ethanol production slowed during the second half of April due to intense rainfall. Ethanol sales were also down during the two-week period.
Summit Carbon Solutions has announced the release of its Gold Standard methodology for public stakeholder consultation. This marks a crucial milestone in the process of developing a new methodology for the voluntary carbon market (VCM).
Summit Agricultural Group has announced the creation of Summit Next Gen, a sustainable aviation fuel production platform. Summit Next Gen will utilize Honeywell's ethanol-to-jet processing technology to convert ethanol into SAF.
Alto Ingredients Inc. released Q1 financial results on May 8, reporting improving margins and announcing progress with several ongoing plant improvement projects, including the installation of a CoProMax system at its Magic Valley plant in Idaho.
Little Sioux Corn Processors announced May 10 that it has contracted with N Bowdish Co. to provide asset management services for its facility in Marcus, Iowa. Two other facilities are already managed by N Bowdish Co.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was up nearly 1 percent the week ending April 28, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 3. Stocks of fuel ethanol declined by nearly 4 percent during the week.
Verbio North America Holdings Corp. announced on May 1 the signing and closing of a purchase agreement with Mercuria Investments US Inc. to acquire South Bend Ethanol LLC. Verbio plans to add RNG production capacity to the facility.
U.S. operable biofuels production capacity increased in February, with gains for ethanol, biodiesel and renewable diesel and associated fuels, according to data released by the U.S. EIA. Total feedstock consumption was up slightly from February 2022.
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