U.S. ethanol exports slowed in October but are still on pace to set a record this year. According to the latest update from the Renewable Fuels Association, ethanol exports were 3% lower in October, reflecting significant market fluctuations and a heavy concentration of shipments to two primary destinations. Canada maintained its status as the leading export market for the 43rd …
MN Bio-Fuels Releases 2024 Annual Report
The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) released its 2024 Annual Report last week at an event which included a keynote speech by Geoff Cooper, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association. “As we look at the potential for record ethanol production and exports in 2024, we salute our farmers and ethanol producers for all their hard work this past …
US Ethanol Industry Supports SE Asia Markets
Representatives of the U.S. ethanol industry recently traveled to Southeast Asia to provide support for the governments of Indonesia and Vietnam as they expand their domestic fuel ethanol policies. Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) Vice President Tad Hepner joined U.S. Grains Council President and CEO Ryan LeGrand and staff based in its Southeast Asia and Oceania regional office for high-level meetings …
2025 Marks 30th National Ethanol Conference
The ethanol industry will be getting “Back to Our Roots” in 2025 with the Renewable Fuels Association’s 30th annual National Ethanol Conference, taking place in Nashville February 17–19. RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper says the theme “Back to Our Roots” was chosen to reflect the ethanol industry’s humble beginnings, its incredible growth, and its enduring ties to American agriculture. …
US Ethanol Production Hits Weekly Record
Ethanol production hit a record high the week before Thanksgiving, according to the latest Energy Information Administration (EIA) data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association. (F)or the week ending November 22, ethanol production scaled up 0.8% to 1.12 million b/d, equivalent to 47.00 million gallons daily and a record high. Output was 10.7% more than the same week last year …
Happy Thanksgiving Ethanol Report
As a record number of travelers are hitting the road this week for Thanksgiving, the ethanol industry is grateful to be able to keep travel more affordable this holiday season and all year long. While AAA projects a record 71.7 million people will travel by car over Thanksgiving, an analysis by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) indicates that the use …
RFA Weighs in With CARB on Imported UCO Feedstock
The Renewable Fuels Association provided comments this week in response to a request for information from the California Air Resources Board, urging them to do more to ensure the integrity of imported used cooking oil (UCO) and tallow for biomass-based diesel production under the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard. According to CARB data on fuel consumption in California, usage of …
RFA Receives Ethanol Safety Training Grants
The Renewable Fuels Association has once again received grants to extend its award-winning ethanol safety training programs into 2025, with the new round of grants bringing the total funds received by RFA for safety training to more than $1 million since 2010. The grants for 2025 include: $15,000 from the Federal Railroad Administration for three seminars and four webinars; Pipeline …
RFA Watching Trump Administration Choices
President-elect Donald Trump continues to announce choices for administration positions at record speed and the Renewable Fuels Association is generally pleased so far. “We’re excited about the opportunity to sit down with the new leadership in the incoming Trump administration, to make our case and remind them of why ethanol should be part of their energy strategy and and energy …
EPA Adds to Farm, Ranch and Rural Advisory Committee
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan this week announced the appointment of 18 new members and reappointment of six members to the agency’s Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee, which provides independent policy advice and recommendations on issues affecting agriculture and rural communities. Among the new members from the biofuels sector are Alan Weber, Biodiesel Coalition of Missouri, …