Iowa remains the top producer of both ethanol and biodiesel with production increases last year according to the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. 2022 was another record year for Iowa ethanol production at 4.5 billion gallons, up from the previous record of 4.4 billion gallons in 2021. Observers credit fuel demand returning to pre-pandemic levels, Iowa ethanol plant efficiencies, and the …
Ethanol Advocate Appointed to U.S. Senate
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced last week that former Republican Governor Pete Ricketts will fill the state’s U.S. Senate seat vacated when Ben Sasse resigned on Jan. 8 to become president of the University of Florida. Ricketts was an outspoken advocate for ethanol during his two terms as governor. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper congratulated Ricketts on …
Yield10 and Mitsubishi Partner for Camelina Biofuel
Yield10 Bioscience, Inc. and Mitsubishi Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to evaluate the establishment of a partnership to supply, offtake and market Camelina as a low-carbon feedstock oil for biofuels. Mitsubishi Corporation recently announced its aim to mass produce sustainable aviation fuel to decarbonize commercial aviation. Under the MOU, the companies plan to jointly undertake a feasibility …
India Achieves Ethanol Blending Target Early
India recently achieved its ethanol fuel blending target of 10 percent five months ahead of schedule and the phased rollout of 20 per cent ethanol blending in India will begin this April, according to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry, advancing its target to achieve 20 per cent from earlier 2030 to now 2025-26. The Renewable Fuels Association, U.S. Grains …
Clean Fuels Hires New Communications Director
Clean Fuels Alliance America has announced the appointment of Heather Buechter as director of communications. Most recently, Buechter served as Director of Communications for the Missouri Catholic Conference at its headquarters in Jefferson City where she focused on promoting the organization’s mission through social media, the website and podcasts. Prior to that, she spent 12 years as a broadcast …
Clean Fuels Conference United as One
“United as One” is the theme of the inaugural Clean Fuels Conference, January 23-26, 2023 in Tampa, Florida where the role of biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel in the national commitment to decarbonization will take center stage Formerly the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo, the event’s rebranding reflects the founding organization’s name change last year from the National …
Biofuels Groups Provide Comments on RFS Proposal
Biofuels groups offered testimony to the Environmental Protection Agency Tuesday during a virtual public hearing for the proposed rule to establish required Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes and percentage standards for 2023-25. “Overall, we believe the proposed ‘Set’ rule establishes a firm foundation for the future of the RFS and creates a pathway for sustainable growth in the production and …
New Poll Shows Support for Ethanol
A new survey of registered voters conducted for the Renewable Fuels Association by Morning Consult shows more support for ethanol and the Renewable Fuel Standard compared to policies that ban liquid fuels or mandate electric vehicles. “As the new Congress settles in and begins to consider the future of our nation’s energy policy, these polling results demonstrate that Americans strongly …
ACE Plans DC Fly-in for March
For the first time since 2019, the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) is excited to be planning its 12th annual Washington, DC Fly-in and Government Affairs Summit to take place March 29-30, 2023. Event registration and sponsorship opportunities are available at ethanol.org/events/fly-in. “We encourage ethanol supporters to mark their calendars for the ACE fly-in March 29-30,” said Brian Jennings, ACE …
Ethanol and DDGS Exports Declined in November
Exports of both U.S. ethanol and dried distillers grains (DDGS) were lower in November according to the latest analysis by Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) analyst Ann Lewis. Ethanol exports declined 3% to a three-month low of 81.4 million gallons (mg), approximately 40% less than the volume shipped a year ago, but year-to-date U.S. ethanol exports total 1.28 billion gallons, 15% ahead of last …