Storm Spotlights Ethanol

Cindy Zimmerman

Kearney, Nebraska’s Tri-City Storm hockey team is planning to host an “Ethanol Awareness Night” in conjunction with a February home game, according to the United States Hockey League (USHL). The Friday, Feb. 8 hockey game will be designated as Ethanol Awareness Night. Sponsors in support of the game night event will be on hand to visit with fans about the …

Ethanol, News, Promotion

World Ethanol Leaders Issue Statement

Cindy Zimmerman

In conjunction with F.O. LICHT´S World Ethanol 2007 conference being held in Amsterdam this week, leaders of the world’s largest ethanol production and trade associations issued a joint statement on the necessity of developing a robust and vibrant renewable biofuels industry around the globe. The statement was issued jointly by Gordon Quaiattini, President, Canadian Renewable Fuels Association, Canada; Robert Vierhout, …

Ethanol, International, News

Goshen Energy, Native American Biofuels Ink Landmark Deal

John Davis

Goshen Energy has struck an agreement with Native American Biofuels International, which represents biofuels interests for about a dozen Native American Tribes, to help NABI distribute biofuels. This story from CNNMoney.com says the partnership is designed to help development of both bio-fuels and other renewable energy resources, along with necessary accompanying infrastructure, to establish a low cost feedstock source on …

Biodiesel, Ethanol, News

Alternative Fuels in Alabama

Cindy Zimmerman

Motorists traveling on Interstate 65 in Alabama will soon have the opportunity to fill up their vehicles on cleaner burning fuels produced in America. Governor Bob Riley made that announcement last week at a gas station in Vestavia Hills that will soon be offering E85 and B20 biodiesel. Three other cities – Athens, Cullman and Mobile – are also scheduled …

Biodiesel, E85, Ethanol, News

E85 in Atlanta

Cindy Zimmerman

The greater Atlanta metro area officially welcomed its first E85 station station last week, thanks to help from General Motors, CleanFUEL Distribution, SP Petroleum, and Indore Oil. The pump is located at the Texaco Food Mart in Smyrna. CleanFUEL Distribution supplied the necessary E85 conversion parts and equipment, which were used to convert the dispenser to E85 compatibility. SP Petroleum …

E85, Ethanol, News

Ethanol Blended Gasoline Record

Cindy Zimmerman

The Energy Information Administration gasoline supply and production information released Nov. 7 indicates a new record for ethanol blended with conventional gasoline. The Weekly Supply Estimates Report shows that conventional gasoline blending with ethanol reached an all-time high of 2.119 million barrels per day as of the week ending Friday, Nov. 2. Such so-called discretionary blending is not required under …

Ethanol, News

Georgia Groundbreaking Marks Cellulosic Milestone

Cindy Zimmerman

Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue welcomed a new phase in ethanol production to his state with Range Fuels’ groundbreaking of the nation’s first commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plant this week. “Georgia is proud to partner with Range Fuels to lead the nation in delivering cellulosic ethanol as a solution to America’s dependence on foreign and fossil fuels,” said Governor Perdue. “Our abundance …

Cellulosic, Ethanol, News

Candidates Vye for Iowa Biodiesel Vote

John Davis

Presidential candidates Sens. Hillary Clinton (D-New York) and John McCain (R-Arizona) made separate stops at two Renewable Energy Group biodiesel facilities during their campaigns in Iowa today. Clinton toured the 30-million gallon REG network biodiesel production facility in Newton, while McCain attended the ribbon-cutting of the new REG headquarters in Ames. The fact that two national candidates are pushing biodiesel …

Biodiesel, Ethanol, Government, Legislation, News

Legislation Would Increase RFS Without Energy Bill

Cindy Zimmerman

Concerns about a languishing energy bill in Congress are motivating Senators to take action that would increase the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) even without it. U.S. Senators Byron Dorgan (D-ND) and Richard Lugar (R-IN) have introduced legislation called the Renewable Fuels Strategy Act of 2007 that contains several provisions including a larger Renewable Fuels Standard of 36 billion gallons of …

ACE, Cellulosic, Ethanol, Government, Legislation, News

Taco Lady Takes on Corn Guy

Chuck Zimmerman

I think Corn Guy is kind of corny but the video does make me laugh and I think it will for you too. The next exciting episode of Corn Guy TV is now available. Corn Guy goes mano-a-mano with Taco Lady and you’ll have to watch to see who wins. Be advised that Corn Guy has to “make some ethanol” …

Ethanol, News, Video