Articles tagged under: Ethanol

Ethanol Production Falls to 2-Year Low

Published October 12, 2022

According to the Renewable Fuels Association, for the week ending September 23, ethanol production dropped just over five percent to 855,000 barrels a day. This is the smallest volume since February of 2021. Production was 6.5 percent less than the…

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E-15 Waivers Expected

Published August 15, 2022

According to Agri-Pulse, the Environmental Protection Agency is planning to grant E-15 waivers to eight states, including the Dakotas and Minnesota. The waivers would allow E-15 to be sold year-round on a permanent basis by next summer.

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ACE Intensity Conference Happens in Omaha

Published August 12, 2022

American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says the annual conference was the perfect time to discuss a key policy issues. "We dived into carbon market opportunities for farmers and ethanol producers. We also talked about the $18 billion for…

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Ethanol Expansion a Proud Moment for ND Corn

Published August 8, 2022

Kulm, North Dakota farmer and former National Corn Growers Association President Bart Schott says one of the biggest wins in North Dakota is the growth of the corn ethanol industry. There are currently six ethanol plants in the state. "In…

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Ethanol Has a Moment

Published June 17, 2022

With record high gas prices this summer, ethanol prices stand out at the fuel pump. In many cases, E85 is $2 per gallon less than unleaded gasoline. NDSU Extension Bioenergy Economist David Ripplinger says all ethanol blends may offer cost…

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EPA Unveils Final Renewable Volume Obligations

Published June 6, 2022

Late last week, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized 2022 Renewable Volume Obligations. For 2022, the final RVOs are 20.63 billion gallons, slightly lower than what EPA initially proposed at the end of last year. The 2022 total includes 15 billion…

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Biofuels Industry Seeking a More Permanent E-15 Fix

Published April 12, 2022

Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said the White House sent a strong signal at Tuesday's event in Iowa. "I'm going to use the president's own words. He said American biofuels have a role to play now." Skor told reporters the…

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E-15 is Back for the Summer

Published April 12, 2022

At a POET ethanol facility in Iowa, President Biden made it official. "The EPA is planning to issue an emergency waiver allowing E-15 gasoline to be sold across the United States this summer," said Biden. "On June 1, you won't…

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Walz: Ethanol is a Bridge to a Carbon-Free Future

Published April 12, 2022

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is glad E-15 will be available through the summer driving season. "It's an incredible market for Minnesota and an opportunity to lower fuel costs. It also reduces carbon emissions. None of us made the claim biofuels…

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E-15 Mandate: A Hard Sell Even in a Supportive Renewable Fuels State

Published April 11, 2022

The Minnesota Corn Growers Association wants the state to adopt an E-15 standard for unleaded gasoline, but it’s been a tricky goal to accomplish in the legislature this year. Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek says strong partnerships with fuel…

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