Gevo has announced the addition of agricultural industry veteran Greg Hanselman as executive vice president, operations and engineering as the company prepares for the retirement of Chris Ryan, Gevo’s long-time chief operating officer, in June of 2026. Hanselman is expected to assume the role of chief operating officer upon Dr. Ryan’s retirement. Hanselman comes to Gevo from previous roles in …
Corteva and bp Launch Biofuel Feedstock Joint Venture
Corteva and bp this week announced the launch of Etlas, a joint venture to produce oil from crops – including canola, mustard and sunflower – for use in the production of biofuels like sustainable (or synthetic) aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (RD). Etlas will be using feedstock from crops grown on existing cropland, between main food cropping seasons, which …
Ethanol Stakeholders Start Year With Plea for E15
2026 begins the 14th year since E15 was first approved by the EPA in 2011 for use in model year 2001 and newer vehicles. For a brief moment in 2019, the fuel was approved for nationwide, year-round sales, before that action by President Trump in his first term was overturned. But farmers and ethanol producers are not giving up and …
Iowa Program Awards $5 Million for Biofuels Infrastructure
Iowa’s cost-share Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) this week awarded another $4,992,182 in grants for 108 applicants to add higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel to retail sites. Nearly 100 applications focused on expanding E15 availability at retail locations, while the remaining 15 grants will add B11 at select sites. To qualify for the program, biodiesel retailers must use the infrastructure to offer biodiesel blended fuel classified as B11 (11 percent biodiesel) or higher. During colder …
Study Finds CARB Using Outdated Soybean ILUC Values
A recent study commissioned by Clean Fuels Alliance America and Farmers Fueling the Future finds that California’s indirect land use change (ILUC) assumptions for U.S. soy-based biodiesel and renewable diesel are outdated lacking modern agricultural practices and current science. The analysis, Land Use Change Emissions Associated with Soybeans: Considerations for California’s LCFS, conducted by Life Cycle Associates (LCA), highlights substantially …
Clean Fuels Elects Governing Board Members
Members of Clean Fuels Alliance America gathered in Washington, D.C. this week for the group’s annual fly-in and Governing Board election. Members elected seven board positions, reinforcing the association’s vision to exceed 6 billion gallons by 2030. Clean Fuels members voted on seven board seats to serve two-year terms adding Michael Devine of the National Oilheat Research Alliance and Jeramie …
Miller-Meeks Still Pushing for E15
On her way to the Capitol Wednesday to vote on re-opening the federal government, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) spoke to Agri-Pulse during a webinar on “The Race for Renewable Fuels to Improve Rural Prosperity.” She addressed a number of renewable fuel related topics, including year-round E15, maritime biofuels, SAF, and RVOs, as well as the farm economy, high input costs, …
Soybean and Oilseed Groups Urge Action on Biofuel Policies
The American Soybean Association and the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) sent a joint letter this week to President Donald Trump urging action on key federal biofuel policies needed to strengthen domestic demand for U.S. soy and support farmers facing continued market pressure. The organizations called for completion of several priority actions, including finalizing EPA’s proposed 2026 to 2027 Renewable …
Gevo Completes Sale of Minnesota Ethanol Facility
Gevo, Inc. has completed the sale transaction of Agri-Energy in Luverne, Minnesota to A.E. Innovation, LLC. The transaction includes Agri’s 18-million-gallon-per-year ethanol-production facility and a portion of the adjacent land. Gevo retained assets at the site with capacity to produce 1 million gallons per year of low-carbon isobutanol for use in chemicals markets, as feedstock for racing fuels, gasoline, and …
Agri-Pulse Webinar on Renewable Fuels
Agri-Pulse is pleased to announce a webinar focused on how renewable fuels can help farmers, livestock producers, and ranchers generate new revenue streams. “The Race for Renewable Fuels to Improve Rural Prosperity,” will discuss demand drivers that leverage agricultural waste and renewable resources while stabilizing rural communities. “It’s no secret that many farmers are facing extremely tough financial conditions while …