According to the latest trade analysis from the Renewable Fuels Association, U.S. exports of ethanol and dried distillers grains (DDGS) were both down about one percent in June. U.S. ethanol exports edged 1% lower to 111.9 million gallons (mg). Nearly all gallons (99%) landed in just 10 markets, with Canada serving as our largest destination for the 27th consecutive month …
Ethanol Report on Current Issues
The Renewable Fuels Association has been working on a couple of issues this summer that are important to the future of the ethanol industry. In this edition of The Ethanol Report podcast, RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper provides an update on the Midwest governor’s petition for E15, the Flex Fuel Fairness act, EPA’s proposed tailpipe emissions standards, and defining …
Iowa and Nebraska Sue EPA Over E15 Waiver Delay
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined together Monday to sue the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to to meet a statutory deadline in response to petitions from their governors and six others to reduce evaporative emissions and allow year-round sales of E15. “The Biden Administration has dragged its feet long enough,” said Attorney General …
ND Rejects Summit Carbon Pipeline Permit
The North Dakota Public Service Commission issued a unanimous decision on Friday to reject the Summit Carbon Solutions permit application for a carbon pipeline route in the state of North Dakota, ruling that the company “has not provided sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the location, construction, operation and maintenance of the project will produce minimum adverse impacts upon the welfare …
Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels Awards SAF Project
Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels has selected IHI Power Services Corp. to provide services, management and plant operations and maintenance (O&M) for development of a 2nd generation cellulosic renewable bio-jet fuel production facility in the Pacific Northwest. Located in the Columbia River Corridor, this advanced facility will produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using woody biomass as the primary feedstock source. IPSC brings …
RFA Urges EPA to Finalize Midwest Governors’ E15 Petition
Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper sent a letter this week to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan urging the agency to quickly finalize its regulations accepting the petition of eight Midwest governors that would allow year round sales of E15 fuel blend in their states, noting that the statutory deadline for approving the petition was over a …
Ricketts Promotes Flex Fuel Fairness in Nebraska
A bill just introduced in the Senate would level the playing field for vehicles running on low-carbon liquid fuels like ethanol by properly recognizing the emissions benefits associated with using E85 flex fuels (which contain 51-83 percent ethanol). U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the bipartisan Flex Fuel Fairness Act last week along with Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). Ricketts participated …
Bill Aims To Define Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Representatives Mike Flood (R-NE) and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) this week introduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Accuracy Act of 2023, a bipartisan bill to bring integrity to the standards required to meet the definition of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The legislation enjoys broad support among SAF stakeholders, including farm and biofuels organizations. “Recognizing the importance …
ACE Releases Conference Agenda for 36th Annual Event
The agenda for the 36th annual American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) conference is now available for the event taking place August 23-25, at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center. “Our conference agenda is packed with dynamic sessions, insightful speakers, and countless networking opportunities, making it the premier destination for anyone passionate about advancing the biofuels industry,” said Katie Muckenhirn, Vice President …
RFA Safety Programs Win National Awards
The Renewable Fuels Association has been honored for the 11th consecutive year with the National Achievement Award from TRANSCAER, a national hazardous materials safety coalition, for its outstanding safety programs. In addition, TRANSCAER honored Missy Ruff, RFA’s Director of Safety and Technical Programs, with an Individual Recognition Award for her efforts administering the programs. In 2022, more than 1,200 attendees …