RFA Reports 2024 Ethanol and Distillers Grains Exports

Cindy Zimmerman

New statistical reports released this week by the Renewable Fuels Association show ethanol export volume and overall export value hit record highs last year. According to the reports, the value of the U.S. ethanol industry’s exports rose to a peak of $7.5 billion in 2024, fueled by a record 1.91 billion gallons of ethanol exported in 2024. Meanwhile, distillers grains …

Audio, Distillers Grains, Exports, Renewable Fuels Association, RFA

Senators Question USTR Nominee on Biofuels Trade

Cindy Zimmerman

Biofuels and ethanol, particularly in relation to Brazilian tariffs, were a topic of discussion during Thursday’s Senate Finance Committee hearing for the nomination of Jamieson Greer as the United States Trade Representative (USTR). Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) both questioned Greer about the issue of Brazil’s tariffs on U.S. ethanol imports. “There are a lot of items …

Audio, Ethanol, Exports

Clean Fuels Conference Outlines Opportunities Ahead

Cindy Zimmerman

The annual Clean Fuels Conference hosted by Clean Fuels Alliance America last week in San Diego was a great success with nearly 750 leaders from the biodiesel and renewable diesel value chain meeting to learn more about the state of the industry today and the outlook for the near-and long-term. The clean fuels industry is coming off a year of …

advanced biofuels, Audio, aviation biofuels, Biodiesel, Clean Fuels Alliance

Clean Fuels Foundation Update

Cindy Zimmerman

The 2025 Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation annual auction was a tremendous success, raising over $29,000. This year, the auction featured a record number of 74 items donated by Clean Fuels Alliance of America members and Foundation supporters. “Funds raised from the auction will play a vital role in supporting our educational activities for the upcoming year,” said Tom Verry, Executive …

Audio, Biodiesel, Clean Fuels Alliance, Education

Biofuels Groups Pleased with Zeldin Confirmation

Cindy Zimmerman

The U.S. Senate Wednesday confirmed the nomination of Lee Zeldin to become administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and biofuels groups are happy with the decision. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper said they are looking forward to working with Administrator Zeldin. “As noted during his Senate confirmation hearing, Mr. Zeldin understands that ethanol and other renewable fuels …

ACE, EPA, Ethanol, Ethanol News, RFA

Ethanol Report on Working with New Administration

Cindy Zimmerman

President Donald Trump has been very busy since his inauguration issuing executive orders, making changes, and freezing funding, but how will his actions impact the ethanol industry? In this edition of the Ethanol Report podcast, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper comments on some of the actions President Trump has taken and where ethanol’s priorities stand in both …

E15, Ethanol, Ethanol News, Ethanol Report, Renewable Fuels Association, RFA

Popular Vehicle Showcase in the Spotlight

Cindy Zimmerman

It was a beautiful sunset in San Diego last week for the Clean Fuels Vehicle Technology Showcase as major OEMs and fleets previewed the latest diesel technology in their lineup for 2025. OEM Market Development Manager for Clean Fuels Alliance America Jennifer Weaver once again hosted the popular panel spotlighting some of the latest technology. This year, the line-up featured …

Audio, Biodiesel, Clean Fuels Alliance, renewable diesel

Ag Secretary Nominee Faces Questions on Biofuels Support

Cindy Zimmerman

President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Agriculture faced questions about her support of biofuels during her Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) challenged Rollins’ previous support of policy against biofuels when she was CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation from 2003-2018. “To be clear, coming from Texas, I was a massive defender of fossil fuels …

Audio, Biodiesel, biofuels, Ethanol, Ethanol News, USDA

Clean Fuels Chair Confident Moving Forward

Cindy Zimmerman

Kent Engelbrecht serves as director of North American Biodiesel Trade Policy for ADM, one of the world’s leading biodiesel producers, oilseed crushers, and suppliers of soy and canola feedstocks for the renewable liquid fuels industry. Engelbrecht is also Chairman of the Clean Fuels America Alliance, and he is Chairman of the California Advanced Biofuels Alliance (CABA), as well as Advanced …

Audio, aviation biofuels, Biodiesel, Clean Fuels Alliance, renewable diesel, SAF

Groups Oppose Plan to Lower Cellulosic RVOs

Cindy Zimmerman

Biofuels organizations have submitted comments opposed to a proposed rule announced by EPA last month to partially waive the 2024 cellulosic biofuel volume requirement and revise the associated percentage standard under the Renewable Fuel Standard program due to a shortfall in cellulosic biofuel production. The Renewable Fuels Association comments that “retrospectively lowering RVOs destabilizes the RIN market, discourages investment, and …

advanced biofuels, biofuels, Cellulosic, Clean Fuels Alliance, RFA