Articles tagged under: E15
E15 Rehearing Sought
Published August 18, 2021
The National Corn Growers Association, Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association are petitioning the courts for a rehearing over the year-round use of E15. A month ago, a three-judge panel vacated EPA’s approval of year-round availability of the E15…CHS Expands E15 Availability
Published August 3, 2021
Beginning this month, CHS is expanding access to E15 ethanol blends through 19 additional fuel terminals. That includes Magellan and Nustar terminals in Jamestown, Fargo, Grand Forks, Alexandria, Mankato, Rochester and Minneapolis. CHS is the only refiner in the country…A Blow for 15 Percent Ethanol Blends
Published July 5, 2021
The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. has determined the EPA does not have the authority to allow year-round sales of E15. The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers filed this lawsuit. Growth Energy, the National Corn Growers Association and…A Setback for E15
Published July 2, 2021
The Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. has reversed a 2019 ruling by the Environmental Protection Agency lifting restrictions on the year round sale of 15 percent ethanol blends. Oil refiners pushed back on the expanded use of biofuels…E15 Rulemaking Challenged in D.C. Circuit Court
Published April 13, 2021
Rulemaking that paved the way for year-round E15 sales is being challenged in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. On Tuesday, a three-judge panel heard oral arguments on the issue. The oil industry claims the Environmental Protection Agency does not…E15 Would Have a Significant Impact on Rural Minnesota
Published April 2, 2021
Minnesota has more E15 fueling sites than any other state in the nation. Chris Hanson, who is a member of the Minnesota Governor’s Biofuels Council, says efforts are underway to make E15 the base fuel for the state. "Right now,…CHS Expands E15 Fuel Access
Published March 29, 2021
CHS is expanding access to higher ethanol blended fuels at ten fuel terminals come early April. This includes locations in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota. "Expanding options for ethanol blended fuel is important for our Cenex brand retailers and…MN Senate Ag Committee Considers E15 Bill
Published February 18, 2021
On Wednesday, the Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee heard a bill to shift the state’s fuel standard to E15. "The bill would raise Minnesota's fuel standards from the 10 percent ethanol blend," said Torrey Westrom, Senator and author of the bill.…Biofuels Industry Has Mixed Response to EPA Action
Published January 18, 2021
The biofuels industry has mixed feelings following the EPA’s action on the Renewable Fuel Standard. "I think on E15 we're pleased to see the EPA is following through proposing to remove what we see as an onerous label. Also, helping…