The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been granted permission to extend by one week the court-ordered consent decree deadline to issue the final “Set” 2023-2025 Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Instead of June 14, EPA will now be required to finalize the rule by June 21, 2023. The consent decree agreement was made between EPA …
RFA CEO Keynotes #FEW23
Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper offered the keynote address Tuesday at the 2023 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo. In his presentation, Cooper outlined the goals of the global “Energy Transition” and noted that many seem to believe electrification is the only way to decarbonize the transportation sector by mid-century. “For many, the ‘Energy Transition’ is simply …
RFA Talks Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Progress at FEW
At the 2023 Fuel Ethanol Workshop in Omaha today, Renewable Fuels Association Vice President for Strategy and Innovation Tad Hepner presented the findings a survey of U.S. ethanol producers and a new white paper that shows the industry to be on track toward its net-zero-carbon goal, with facilities producing ethanol that is up to 55 percent less carbon intensive than …
Sugarcane Ethanol Plant Secures Crop Commitments
California Ethanol & Power has announced its low-carbon sugarcane-to-ethanol and power facility, Sugar Valley Energy, has secured letters of intent with local Imperial Valley farmers to grow 12,000 acres of sugarcane to support its initial feedstock production schedule. The sugarcane plantings will take place in phases, corresponding with the timing of construction of the facility, which will encompass an advanced …
2023 FEW in Omaha This Week
The ethanol industry is in Omaha this week for the 2023 Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Trade Show and the Renewable Fuels Association is headlining the event this year. Starting today with a golf outing and sessions, FEW officially kicks off tomorrow morning with the industry keynote address by RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper. Following that, Senior Vice President for …
Ethanol Part of USDA Trade Mission to Japan
USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor led a trade mission to Japan this week with representatives from 11 state departments of agriculture, numerous farm organizations, and 40 agribusinesses looking to connect with future business partners in Japan. “As one of the largest world economies, Japan is one of the top and most reliable trading partners …
New Study Shows E15 Reduces Emissions
The University of California, Riverside has just released a peer-reviewed study that shows E15 ethanol blends provide notable emissions reductions compared to California’s regular reformulated gasoline. According to the study, emissions of total hydrocarbons, non-methane hydrocarbons, and carbon monoxide all showed either marginally or statistically significant reductions for E15 compared to regular California gasoline. In addition, particulate matter (PM) and …
Absolute Energy Partners With Summit Carbon Solutions
Absolute Energy in Saint Ansgar, Iowa is the latest ethanol plant to partner with Summit Carbon Solutions in its carbon capture and storage project. Absolute Energy, which commenced operations in 2008 and produces approximately 130 million gallons per year of ethanol, joins a growing network of ethanol plants as partners in the project, which upon completion will sequester up to …
U.S. Exports of Ethanol and DDGS Down in April
After big gains in the first quarter of 2023, U.S. ethanol exports slowed in April, dropping five percent to 125.7 million gallons (mg), despite a 95% increase in undenatured ethanol shipments, according to the latest Renewable Fuels Association Trade Monitor update. Exports of both U.S. ethanol and the co-product dried distillers grains (DDGS) are lower than a year ago at …
RFA Welcomes Newest DC Hire and Summer Intern
The Renewable Fuels Association Washington D.C. office recently welcomed a new full-time assistant and a summer intern to RFA’s government and public affairs team. Paloma Dade joined the permanent staff on May 7 as the office’s full-time administrative assistant. Dade has developed a diverse range of experience and skills as an administrative professional through working for Clason Point Partners as …