Articles tagged under: Ethanol
Mexican Court Rules Against Higher Ethanol Blends
Published January 19, 2020
The Mexican Supreme Court has ruled against a federal rule that would have allowed for up to ten percent ethanol blends. The court called for more science-based evaluation of higher ethanol fuels. A pre-existing rule allows a maximum of 5.8…Bunge Sells Stake in IA Ethanol Plant
Published January 3, 2020
Bunge North America has sold off its ownership stake in an Iowa ethanol plant. Bunge had an ownership role in the Council Bluffs ethanol plant for 13 years, partnering with Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy. Bunge will continue to purchase all…Expanding Ethanol Exports in 2020
Published December 30, 2019
The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) is looking at ways to expand ethanol exports going into 2020. "One big thing we're working on is four billion gallon ethanol exports," said President Darren Armstrong. "Ethanol has lots of room to grow, especially…SD Ethanol Plants Acquired
Published December 26, 2019
Glacial Lakes Energy has completed its acquisition of the Advanced BioEnergy ethanol plants in Aberdeen and Huron. This deal, which was announced in August, is valued at $47.5 million. Glacial Lakes Energy already has ethanol plants in Watertown and Mina,…More Ethanol Purchases Possible in Phase One Deal
Published December 24, 2019
China could purchase more U.S. ethanol as part of the Phase One trade agreement with China. Growth Energy Senior Vice-President of Global Markets Craig Willis explains that China has an E10 policy in place that could make U.S. ethanol attractive.…Frustration with the EPA
Published December 19, 2019
Farm groups and lawmakers are frustrated with the EPA’s 2020 biofuels announcement. The lack of increased conventional biofuel volumes and biomass-based diesel volumes are a concern. National Biodiesel Board Vice President of Federal Affairs Kurt Kovarik says this final rule…EPA Maintains Status Quo on 2020 RVOs
Published December 19, 2019
In the Environmental Protection Agency’s final 2020 Renewable Volume Obligations, there’s a slight increase in cellulosic biofuel volumes. Conventional biofuels, like corn ethanol, are maintained at the 15-billion-gallon target in 2020. Biomass-based diesel are the same in 2020 and 2021…Small Refinery Exemptions Continue to Hinder Ethanol
Published November 29, 2019
Friday was the deadline to submit public comments on the latest Renewable Fuel Standard proposal. Corn farmers and ethanol groups submitted comments, saying ethanol demand has declined. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper says it’s been a challenging…EPA Working Through Rule Making Process on Biofuels Rule
Published November 25, 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency is working through the rule making process to address small refinery exemptions. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says the organization already submitted comments to the EPA on the biofuel rule. "The president has stated publicly and…