As the American Coalition for Ethanol annual conference (The ACE) kicked off last week in Sioux Falls, Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT) announced the successful installation and startup of its DCO Technology™ system at Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co. (CVEC) in Benson, Minnesota. “We’re happy to announce that after two months into full scale running, they’re averaging over 35% uplift on their …
Rick Schwark Honored With Merle Anderson Award
The American Coalition for Ethanol presented its most prestigious award this year to Rick Schwark of Absolute Energy in St. Ansgar, Iowa. Schwark stepped down as CEO of Absolute Energy in 2024 but remains as Chairman Board of Directors and continues to serve on the Board of Directors for not only ACE, but also the Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy, …
Clean Fuels Says EPA SRE Decision Creates New Uncertainty
Making the announcement Friday on Small Refinery Exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard, the Environmental Protection Agency also indicated it would propose a supplemental rule in the coming month to consider reallocating the associated RIN gallons and address the impact on the recently proposed 2026-2027 RFS volumes. Clean Fuels Alliance America hopes to work with EPA to quickly finalize this …
RFA DC Office Welcomes New Government Affairs Associate
The Renewable Fuels Association welcomes Ashley Viglione to the Washington, D.C. office as government affairs associate, supporting RFA’s advocacy and policy efforts. In this position, Viglione will monitor legislative and regulatory developments, prepare policy briefings and updates for staff and members, and assist with scheduling meetings with policymakers. Viglione also will help coordinate RFA’s Washington and policy-related events, manage event …
Biofuels Groups React to EPA SRE Actions
The biofuels industry generally seems pleased with the EPA decision today on a backlog of Small Refinery Exemption (SRE) petitions, granting full exemptions to 63 petitions, granting partial exemptions to 77 petitions, denying 28 petitions, and determining 7 petitions to be ineligible. Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) President and CEO Geoff Cooper says the approach seems reasonsable, but they will be …
EPA Announces Decisions on Small Refinery Waivers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today took action on the backlog of 175 Small Refinery Exemption (SRE) petitions from 38 small refineries for 2016 – 2024 compliance years. After carefully reviewing all information, EPA is granting full exemptions to 63 petitions, granting partial exemptions to 77 petitions, denying 28 petitions, and determining 7 petitions to be ineligible. EPA is …
RFA Kicking Off California E15 Retailer Education Program
The Renewable Fuels Association is kicking off a major educational effort to help California’s fuel blenders, retailers and others in the supply chain prepare for the eventual arrival of the lower-cost E15 gasoline blend in the Golden State. “RFA has spent years working to make E15 available in California, and an important part of this effort is to make sure …
ACE CEO Optimistic About E15, SRE Ruling
There is a lot of optimism in the ethanol industry right now that 2025 is the year the ethanol industry will finally win the ability to sell 15 percent ethanol blended fuel nationwide all year long. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings said at the organization’s annual meeting this week that the odds seem to favor passage of legislation …
Lamberty Honored for 25 Years with ACE
Ron Lamberty was honored during the American Coalition for Ethanol annual conference this week in Sioux Falls, South Dakota for his 25 years of service with the organization. Prior to joining ACE, Lamberty had worked in the fuel business for decades, doing every job in the wholesale and retail fuel business – from pumping gas and checking oil, to c-store …
Rep. Johnson Speaks to ACE Members
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) welcomed members of the American Coalition for Ethanol to his home state of South Dakota Thursday as he addressed some of the industry’s current concerns. The biggest concern right now is the continued struggle to get nationwide E15 approval. “This is one of the more infuriating issues…I don’t understand why we don’t have E15 yet…Why are …