What better way to promote E15 than in conjunction with some of the fastest cars on the planet- NASCAR race cars. This weekend E15 was featured at the Iowa Speedway during the American Ethanol E15 250 presented by Enogen. On hand for the race was Jim Pirolli with Des Moines, Iowa-based Kum & Go, who is one of the Midwest’s …
New Growth Energy CEO Keynotes #FEW16
Giving the keynote speech at the 2016 FEW today is Emily Skor, the new CEO for Growth Energy. It is Emily’s first FEW and she gave a very consumer-focused speech spending time making a case for evangelizing to a new generation of consumer. Here are a couple of excerpts from her remarks. The value of your contributions — creating the …
#Enogen + Cellerate = 20% More #Ethanol
The American Ethanol E15 250 presented by Enogen took the Iowa Speedway by storm this past weekend and one of the hot topics: E15. Syngenta hosted a press conference to educate the racing media about the benefits of E15, including the amazing fuel benefits of the high octane fuel. Following the briefing, Chuck Zimmerman was able to catch up with …
#Ethanol Moving #America into Energy Independence
Bill Couser is a fifth generation farmer and livestock operator from Nevada, Iowa. He is also one of the founders of Lincolnway Energy, a 50 million-per-year-gallon ethanol plant, and past president of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. We heard his story during his testimony at the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (#RFS) hearing that recently took place in …
DuPont Launches SYNERXIA Fermentation System
Heading in to this year’s Fuel Ethanol Workshop (FEW), DuPont Industrial Biosciences has launched the SYNERXIA® Fermentation System to assist ethanol producers improve their yields by up to 2 percent while at the same time lowering total sugar levels at drop by up to 25 percent. “We believe that the best technology delivers performance and is easy to use,” said …
E15 250 Winner and Enogen Hospitality Visitor
The winner of Sunday’s American Ethanol E15 250 NASCAR Infity Race presented by Enogen is Sam Hornish, Jr. He’s pictured in the winner’s circle with his team and the Syngenta Enogen team. So congratulations to him and all the drivers who once again raced on an E15 blend of fuel. Prior to the race Syngenta Enogen hosted a large number …
#RFS is Glorious World Solution to Oil’s Grip
The Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) is critical to giving investors the confidence to invest in advanced biofuels said Brooke Coleman, executive director of the Advanced Biofuels Council, during the #RFS Hearing hosted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Coleman focused his testimony on the perspectives of investments in second generation biofuels such as cellulosic ethanol. “We want to innovate the …
.@Novozymes Tells EPA #RFSWorks
Kim Bertz lives in rural Missouri and is a wife, mother and farm wife who has worked for Novozymes for nine years. She recently testified at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hearing on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and noted that as both a farmer and consumer, she understands first-hand the widespread benefits the RFS provides. Bertz stated during …
Gevo to Supply Isobutanol for Blending for Gas
Gevo has signed an agreement with Musket Corporation to supply isobutanol to be blended with gasoline in Musket fuel markets that are distributed under the Love’s Family of Companies brand. Initial target markets are expected to include the marine and off-road markets in Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. Musket is initially targeting retail pumps at Lake Havasu in Arizona, followed by …
Growth Energy, Front Range Give to Veterans
Growth Energy Cares, the charitable arm of Growth Energy, and Front Range Energy have donated $125,000 to five veterans’ organizations. The announcement was made during the Growth Energy/Front Range Energy annual golf tournament in Windsor, Colorado. The organizations include the Vail Veterans Program, Hire Heroes USA, Homes for Our Troops, The Fitch Foundation, and WYCO Veterans Alliance. One hundred percent …