June 15, 2012 was a big day for the renewable fuels industry in Iowa. It was the 34th anniversary of the first gallon of commercial E10 being sold, the 10th Anniversary of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) and E15 is ready to go in Iowa following a federal EPA announcement that the final regulatory hurdles had been cleared. I …
IRFA to Celebrate 10th Anniversary
Although ethanol has been used in Iowa for many decades, an Iowa-focused organization dedicated to the use of renewable fuels didn’t begin until 2002 – The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA). To celebrate the 10 year milestone, IRFA is hosting an event coinciding with the 34th anniversary of the first retail sale of E10, which just so happened to take place in …
9,000 Acres to be Dedicated to Non-Food Energy Crops
An additional 9,000 acres in New York and North Carolina, and the expansion of an area in Arkansas, is being set aside as part of the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) project. USDA announced $9.6 million will be spent to fund this latest effort to use more non-food crops for the production of biofuels, such as biodiesel and ethanol: “Increasing …
Making the Deserts Bloom with Biofuels
After spending the past year in the desert myself, I can tell you personally that the prospect of seeing ANYTHING growing, whether it is a plant or animal, is quite a highly anticipated event. And being in that desert far from home really helped bring home how much this country needs domestically produced fuels. That’s why this story from the …
Biodiesel Becomes Key Part of Mechanic Training
It won’t be long before mechanics across the U.S. know all about biodiesel. The National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) has awarded the Automotive Service Excellence accreditation to NBB Biodiesel for Diesel Technicians curriculum. The curriculum was created to provide technically sound information to mechanics about biodiesel and eliminate misperceptions. “We are delighted to have the National Biodiesel Board as …
REG Execs Receive Entrepreneur of Year Award
Renewable Energy Group’s (REG) Chairman, Jeff Stroburg and President & CEO Daniel J. Oh, have been awarded the Entrepreneur of The Year Award in the Central Midwest by Earnst & Young. The winners were selected by an independent judging panel comprised of past award winners. The awards were given during a gala on June 5, 2012 in Kansas City, Kansas …
UnicaData Goes Live Providing Cane Industry Data
The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) has unveiled new industry data and statistics. UnicaData is a customizable tool designed to provide detailed industry information focused on the cane industry in Brazil. The free data is derived from third party institutions and features information on areas such as: Sugarcane harvest Quality of harvested cane Harvest projections Sugarcane production and processing …
Embrace Ethanol This Summer
The summer driving season is in full swing and today there are more than nine million flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) on American roads according to the Department of Energy (DOE). But more vehicles than FFVs can benefit from savings at the pump provided by ethanol; E10 is available across the country and E15 is being rolled out with the Midwest in the …
REG to Open Biodiesel Terminal in New Mexico
New Mexico is set for biodiesel with the soon to open B100 biodiesel terminal in July. Once online, this will be the state’s largest biodiesel terminal, which is owned and operated by the Renewable Energy Group (REG), the country’s largest biodiesel producer. Product will be available from the Clovis, New Mexico facility in July. “Renewable Energy Group believes this new …
Propel Fuels to Install 100 Flex Fuel E85 Stations
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has awarded Propel Fuels a $10.1 million grant to install more than 100 Flex Fuel E85 stations over the next four years. This will more than double the number of E85 stations across the state that has nearly one million flex fuel vehicle drivers. The award is funded through the State of California’s AB 118 Alternative and …