On Friday, EPA announced its decision denying 26 petitions seeking small refinery exemptions (SREs) from the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for one or more of the compliance years between 2016 and 2023. Consistent with the April and July 2022 Denials of Petitions for RFS Small Refinery Exemptions, the action announced today applies EPA’s current interpretation of the Clean Air …
Ethanol Supply Strong, Exports Decline
U.S. ethanol production declined slightly the week of July 7, but was still 2.7% more than the same week last year and 1.0% above the five-year average for the week, according to the latest analysis by the Renewable Fuels Association. Ethanol stocks were reported at 22.658 million barrels, a jump of 398,000 from the week before, but a drop of …
Clean Fuels Foundation Highlights Biodiesel Benchmarks
The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation commemorated significant developments for biodiesel during the recent board meeting held in Washington, D.C. last month, including successful implementation of B100 EPA Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grants and advancements in modeling techniques that have led to lower land use scores for biodiesel feedstocks and other advanced biofuels. The Foundation has played a pivotal role …
USDA Expands Crop Insurance for Camelina
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the expansion of crop insurance for camelina in direct response to the anticipated increase in demand for the crop for biofuel production. The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is expanding crop insurance for camelina by allowing written agreements in select counties in Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, …
Biofuel and Farm Groups Join Tailpipe Emissions Letter
Biofuel groups and farmer organizations were among some 100 transportation fuel stakeholders who sent a letter this week urging the Biden administration to reverse course on its proposed tailpipe emissions standards for light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles. “We share the goal of reduced greenhouse gas emissions across the broader economy and, specifically, those from energy production, transportation, and use by …
South Dakota Ethanol Plant Explosion
An explosion rocked Ringneck Energy ethanol plant in Onida, South Dakota Sunday causing major structural damage to the facility. No one was injured at the plant but DRG Media Group reports there were six employees working at the time. “The explosion occurred in the ethanol production side of the plant,” said Onida Volunteer Fire Department Chief Caleb Shepherd. “Major damage …
Ethanol is Star of Trump Rally
Former President Donald Trump held a rally and launched his Farmers for Trump coalition this past weekend in Council Bluffs, Iowa to tout his support of agriculture and ethanol. The Republican presidential candidate highlighted actions he took while in office to help farmers, such as rolling back the Waters of the United States, ending the estate tax, renegotiating trade agreements, …
Ethanol Exports Down, DDGs Up in May
U.S. ethanol exports were down 10 percent in May to 113.2 million gallons (mg), mainly due to lower undenatured non-beverage, non-fuel ethanol shipments, including 12.6 mg lower exports to India, according to the latest analysis by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). Canada was our largest destination for the 26th consecutive month and accounted for 45% of global ethanol sales. The …
Clean Fuels Alliance Grows Diverse Membership
Clean Fuels Alliance America continues to grow a more diverse membership as interest in low carbon fuels gains momentum. Since January, Clean Fuels has welcomed nine new companies, according to CEO Donnell Rehagen. “The success of our industry relies on growing support from a broad mix of organizations who understand the value of clean fuels as a solution to decarbonize,” …
Groups Urge Fairness in Tailpipe Emissions Standards
Seven national associations representing the renewable fuel supply chain sent a letter this week to EPA Administrator Michael Regan asking him to adopt a market-oriented, technology-neutral approach to transportation decarbonization in its upcoming final tailpipe emissions standards for 2027-2032 light- and medium-duty vehicles. The groups wrote that the proposed rule favors electric vehicles while failing to consider the decarbonization potential …