BASF has sold its San Diego-based bioenergy enzymes business, including the Spartec® product portfolio and technologies in development, to Lallemand subsidiaries, Danstar Ferment AG and Lallemand Specialties Inc. Lallemand will integrate the business and associated employees in its Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits (LBDS) business unit. LBDS has partnered with BASF’s bioenergy business since 2017, jointly developing the expression of …
Ethanol Exports Set Records and Celebrate Anniversary
U.S. exports and total usage of ethanol hit record highs last week, just as the Energy Information Administration marked the first anniversary of including ethanol export estimates in its Weekly Petroleum Status Report. The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) was instrumental in getting EIA to include the additional data, according to RFA Chief Economist Scott Richman. “Prior to May 2023, EIA’s …
45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit Guidance Issued
The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued guidance Friday for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit under the Inflation Reduction Act. The guidance divides transportation fuel into two broad categories – sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and non-SAF transportation fuel and notes that a taxpayer must have a signed registration letter from the IRS “dated on or before …
House Farm Bill Includes SAF Provisions
The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 that advanced out of the House Agriculture Committee last week includes provisions for Sustainable Aviation Fuel under the Energy Title (IX). The title “(a)ffirms sustainable aviation fuel as an advanced biofuel” as seen in H.R.6271 – Farm to Fly Act of 2023. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition Executive Director Alison Graab …
Verbio Begins Work on Indiana Biorefinery
Verbio has begun construction to convert its South Bend ethanol plant into the second integrated biorefinery plant in North America. The facility will incorporate both the production of renewable natural gas (RNG) and bioethanol using an innovative production approach. The company, a subsidiary of Europe`s leading biofuels and bioenergy producer Verbio SE, had received approval for its expansion proposal from …
ICM and Western New York Energy to Implement FOT Oil Recovery™ system
ICM, Inc. this week announced a strategic collaboration with Western New York Energy to implement ICM’s cutting-edge FOT Oil Recovery™ system. Under the terms of the agreement, ICM will be responsible for engineering, equipment procurement, and installation of its proprietary FOT Oil Recovery™ system at WNYE’s advanced facility in Medina, New York. This agreement marks the sixth commercial installation of …
Chandra Joins Grains Council Ethanol Efforts
The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) announces the addition of Ankit Chandra as new senior manager of global ethanol market development. In this role, Chandra will contribute to planning and implementing promotional programs and market analysis to advance U.S. ethanol exports across transportation and off-road applications, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), maritime and other bio-based sectors. Chandra joins the Council with …
Ethanol Report on Days of Summer
When it’s summertime, the driving is easier with ethanol. As millions of Americans are looking ahead to summer vacations and family road trips, high fuel prices may be a concern, but ethanol is helping to keep prices lower than they might be otherwise, and the Renewable Fuels Association notes that higher ethanol blends like E15 and E85 offer even lower …
ACE Announces “Gold Standard” Conference Theme
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) is setting “The Gold Standard” as the theme for its 37th annual conference, August 14-16, at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District. “ACE is devoting considerable time, effort and resources to help ethanol producers and the farmers supplying them become the gold standard when it comes to producing low-carbon fuel,” said Brian …
RFA Safety Program Continues Winning Streak
The Renewable Fuels Association safety program continues its winning streak, receiving its 12th consecutive National Achievement Award from TRANSCAER, a national hazardous materials safety coalition. In addition, RFA’s Director of Safety and Technical Programs Missy Ruff received an Individual Recognition Award for her efforts. “The U.S. ethanol industry continues to maintain an excellent safety record, which is a direct result …