According to new reports from the Renewable Fuels Association, the value of the U.S. ethanol industry’s exports hit a record level of just over $7.1 billion in 2023. The volume of ethanol exports was the third-highest level on record at 1.43 billion gallons in 2023, while exports of distillers grains shipments registered at 10.8 million metric tons, slightly down from …
Ethanol Report Preview of NEC
The Renewable Fuels Association National Ethanol Conference is the nation’s most widely attended executive-level conference for the ethanol industry, and this year’s conference February 19-21 in San Diego is anticipated to be one of the largest in recent years. Nearly 1,000 industry professionals are expected to attend the conference with the theme “Powered by Partnerships” to reflect the deeply collaborative …
Secretary Vilsack to Speak at National Ethanol Conference
The Renewable Fuels Association is proud to announce that USDA Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will speak at the 2024 National Ethanol Conference in San Diego. Sec. Vilsack will speak to nearly 1,000 conference attendees Tuesday morning, Feb. 20. “We are truly honored to have Secretary Vilsack joining us at this year’s conference, and we look forward to hearing his perspective …
2024 NEC Scholarship Awards Announced
The Renewable Fuels Foundation announces eight 2024 recipients of the Robert Sather Memorial Scholarship, which annually offers opportunities for students and young professionals to attend the National Ethanol Conference (NEC), which takes place this year February 19-21 in San Diego. This year’s scholarship winners are: – Nicholas Defenbaugh, senior at Orion Technical College and a maintenance technician at Big River …
LanzaJet Opens First Ethanol to SAF Plant
LanzaJet made history this week opening the world’s first ethanol to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in Soperton, Georgia. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined LanzaJet at Wednesday’s event. “As we transition to SAF, this will not only create new climate smart commodity markets for American producers, but it will also help American companies such as LanzaJet corner the market …
Senators Introduce Farm to Fly Act
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate this week would help accelerate the production and development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The Farm to Fly Act, sponsored by Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Joni Ernst (R-IA, Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), would use existing USDA programs to allow further growth for alternative fuels to be used in …
RFA Showcasing Hybrid Electric Flex Fuel Vehicle in DC
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is set up at the Washington, D.C. Auto Show this week to showcase its Plug-in Hybrid Electric Flex Fuel Vehicle (PHEFFV). RFA has conducted tailpipe emissions analysis, comprehensive life cycle greenhouse gas assessment, overall cost of ownership analysis, and convenience testing for the vehicle, a converted 2022 Ford Escape. “With the Flex Fuel Power Initiative, …
RFA Urges California to Promote More FFVs
The Renewable Fuels Association is urging California to promote the sale of more flex fuel vehicles (FFVs) capable of running on up to 85 percent low-carbon ethanol when considering amendments to the Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) regulations. In comments to the California Air Resources Board, RFA Chief Economist Scott Richman pointed out that E85 is increasingly popular with drivers in …
RFA Offers Recommendations for SAF Emissions Modeling
With the deadline to update the GREET model looming on March 1, the Renewable Fuels Association is offering recommendations for ensuring that the best available science and data are used in determining eligibility for the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit established in the Inflation Reduction Act. RFA sent a letter today to an interagency administration working group containing detailed …
Ethanol Exports Down Slightly in November
The latest Renewable Fuels Association analysis of U.S. exports of ethanol shows a one percent drop in November to a still strong 115.9 million gallons (mg). Canada was our largest destination for the 32nd consecutive month despite a 23% drop in volume. Shipments totaled 50.0 mg (of which 91% was denatured), accounting for 43% of global sales. The U.S. exported …