The renewable fuels industry welcomed new Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume requirements for 2026 and 2027 announced by the Environmental Protection Agency on Friday. EPA proposal includes a total Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) of 24.02 billion gallons (bg) for 2026, including 15 bg for conventional renewable fuels like corn ethanol and 9.02 bg for advanced biofuels, with 5.61 bg of …
RFA CEO Calls for Unleashing American Ethanol
In keynote remarks today at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo in Omaha, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper stressed the need to “unleash” American ethanol for energy independence and the rural farm economy. “If there was ever an energy sector that needs to be let off the leash and allowed to run free, it is today’s …
April U.S. Ethanol Exports Stay Strong
U.S. ethanol exports moderated in April but remain strong, according to the latest report from the Renewable Fuels Association. Ethanol exports declined 12% in April to 172.3 million gallons (mg), about 8% below year-ago levels. Year-to-date U.S. ethanol exports reached 704.9 mg, marking a 10% increase over the same period last year. Canada remained the top destination despite a 15% …
RFA Headlines This Week’s Fuel Ethanol Workshop
The Renewable Fuels Association will have a strong presence at the 2025 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo this week June 9–11 in Omaha. In addition to RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper’s Tuesday morning keynote address, RFA also has four other staff members speaking at the conference. On the Expo floor, RFA will showcase the importance of flex fuel …
Ethanol Report on Current Issues
There is quite a bit happening right now that impacts the ethanol world. That includes tariffs and trade, the One Big Beautiful Bill, E15 legislation in California, small refinery exemptions, and EPA’s pending proposal to set Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and beyond. In this edition of the Ethanol Report podcast, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper …
Ethanol Production and Exports Ramp Up
Ethanol production hit its highest level since January the week ending May 30 while stocks are up slightly and exports are on the rise. According to EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association, ethanol production accelerated 4.6% to an 11-week high of 1.11 million b/d, equivalent to 46.41 million gallons daily. Output was 3.1% higher than the same week …
One Big Beautiful Bill Includes Ethanol and Farm Provisions
President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill” passed in the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday morning on a vote of 215-214, with all Democrats and two Republicans voting against. The bill includes several provisions important to America’s ethanol producers and farmers. “In addition to extending the 45Z clean fuel production credit by four years, the bill also reinstates crucial tax …
Ethanol is American-Made for Memorial Day
With Memorial Day weekend coming up, Renewable Fuels Association Senior Vice President, Industry Relations & Market Development, Robert White reminds us that we have a chance to take a stand against foreign oil and in favor of our country’s energy independence, by choosing ethanol-blended fuel when we travel. “On Monday, our nation will remember the many men and women whose …
RFA CEO to Keynote 2025 Fuel Ethanol Workshop
The 2025 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) is being held June 9-11 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Now in its 41st year, the FEW keynote address will be given by Geoff Cooper, president & CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association. Following Geoff Cooper’s keynote address, a panel of industry association leaders will highlight key policy …
Members of Congress Urge President to Set Strong RVOs
Members of Congress, led by Reps. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Angie Craig (D-MN), sent a letter to President Donald Trump this week, urging the administration to adopt “timely, robust blending requirements in the upcoming “Set 2” rule establishing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and beyond.” The lawmakers specifically called on President Trump to take the following actions: – Set …