Articles tagged under: Ethanol
Cellulosic Ethanol Plant Idled
Published November 20, 2019
Production at the cellulosic ethanol plant at Emmetsburg, Iowa is being put on hold. This facility is a joint venture between POET and Royal DSM and used corn stover to make ethanol. Company officials blame the shutdown on EPA’s management…House Committee Reviews Small Refinery Waivers
Published October 30, 2019
In a hearing Tuesday, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce reviewed the small refinery waivers granted by the EPA. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper testified that at least 19 ethanol plants have idled or permanently close…Ethanol Basis is Strong in the Region
Published October 23, 2019
Basis levels for immediate delivery at area ethanol plants are very strong. Blue Flint Energy at Underwood, North Dakota is bidding 10 cents over the December futures for corn delivered by October 25. Green Plains Energy at Fergus Falls, Minnesota…The Potential for Less Ethanol and Continued Hard Times
Published October 17, 2019
National Farmers Union Senior Vice President of Public Policy Rob Larew says the EPA is relying on the Department of Energy’s (DOE) recommended levels of waivers in the proposed biofuels rule and that’s not reality. "The reality is the EPA…Sanders Succeeds Broin at Growth Energy
Published October 15, 2019
For the first time since its founding in 2008, Growth Energy has a new chairman. Dan Sanders is the vice president of Front Range Energy of Windsor, Colorado. Sanders succeeds POET CEO Jeff Broin, who will remain as a member…Ethanol Summit Attracts Participants From Around the Globe
Published October 14, 2019
Sixty different countries will be represented at this week’s Global Ethanol Summit in Washington, D.C. This event is sponsored by the U.S. Grains Council, Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association with a focus on export opportunities for U.S. ethanol.…Farmers Need Certainty of RFS Road Map
Published October 4, 2019
The Renewable Fuel Standard can provide a market road map for farmers. "Suddenly, the map is being pulled away and we don't know which way to go," said Brian Thalmann, past president, Minnesota Corn Growers Association. "In the recent weeks,…Lawsuits Still In Place to Address Lost Ethanol Gallons
Published October 4, 2019
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says Friday's EPA announcement is forward leaning. To address previous gallons lost via small refinery exemptions, there is on-going litigation. "Growth Energy is are collaborating throughout the industry on litigation. That will continue," she explains.…Grassley Hopeful EPA Will Keep Its Word
Published October 4, 2019
The biggest prize of EPA’s entire promise was addressing small refinery waivers. That’s according to Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley. The EPA is offering a three-year rolling average in the 2020 Renewable Volume Obligations (or RVOs). "There are also things included…