Novozymes made two major product announcements during the 2019 Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo. Fortiva is a new alpha-amylase technology that helps customers avoid having to choose between maximizing enzyme performance and operational efficiency. In yeast, Force continues to deliver on the promise to quickly bring innovative, robust, and reliable biological solutions to the market from the Innova yeast platform …
NUVU Fuels to Make E15 Standard Blend
Michigan-based fuel retailer NUVU Fuels plans to make E15 the standard blend at all locations, according to Growth Energy. NUVU Fuels will offer flex vehicle owners the choice of higher biofuel blends like E85. In addition, E10 will be available at designated dispensers for owners of older cars (which represent less than 10 percent of the vehicle fleet) and small …
RFA is Source for Everything E15
For nearly four decades, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has been the trusted ethanol industry leader both on Capitol Hill and on Main Street U.S.A., supporting those who produce and sell ethanol. With the recent decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to allow the year-round sale of E15, a 15 percent ethanol blend, retailers in particular need information and …
Biodiesel Association Expands with Additional Organizations
Four new organizations are joining the National Biodiesel Board. These new companies range from feedstock producers, to distributors, to environmental consultants, who join the extensive and diverse organizations that make up NBB. “NBB is fortunate to have a diverse group of talented organizations within our membership who are passionate about moving this industry forward as a collective,” said NBB CEO …
Western Iowa Energy Begins Monarch Fueling Station Project
Western Iowa Energy is adding a Monarch Fueling Station to the site of its Wall Lake plant. The monarch habitat will span roughly four acres. The plant will start the process by spraying to eradicate non-native grasses this June and in late fall. They plan to do a dormant seeding of native plants and milkweed in the field in early …
Hydrite Launches Innovative Formulation for Ethanol Industry
Hydrite Chemical Co. launches a new product line for use in the fuel ethanol industry. The integrated manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and related services announces its new Hydri-Maize™ catalyzed bisulfite product line for scrubber applications that will decrease plant emissions, decrease energy costs and freshwater consumption, and debottleneck operations. All Hydri-Maize™ catalyzed bisulfite products are made in the USA …
GROWMARK Names VP, Energy and Logistics
Effective September 1, Carol Kitchen will be GROWMARK‘s Vice President, Energy and Logistics. “I am truly honored to have been chosen to lead GROWMARK’s Energy and Logistics divisions,” Kitchen said. “As a native of central Illinois and having spent several of my early career years in the GROWMARK System, this is a career opportunity for me and one I’m extremely …
Ethanol Analyst: Long Term Market Outlook is Strong
Although record ethanol production and political trade wars have presented challenges for the U.S. ethanol industry in recent months, an ethanol analyst speaking to participants at the National Ethanol Conference said the long term future for the industry looks strong. “The good news – and this really transcends politics – is that all over the world, there is more and …
Bioleap, Inc. Supports Ethanol Industry
The 2019 National Ethanol Conference had a new golf tournament sponsor in Bioleap, Inc. CEO Wayne Mitchell said the full-service engineering company is currently focused on reducing the carbon footprint and energy use of ethanol plants, making them more efficient and helping them to be lower cost producers. Mitchell sees a strong future for the ethanol industry. “The ethanol industry …
NEC Retailers Panel Talks Marketing Higher Blends
Retail representatives on a panel at the National Ethanol Conference discussed how market drivers, federal policies and state program are driving the increased availability of E15 and flexible fuels. They also shared some personal experiences when it comes to offering higher blends of ethanol at their locations. Education was the biggest factor for Bryan Goforth with Home Service Oil Company. …