Articles tagged under: Renewable Fuels Association
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 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.…Ethanol Industry Not Impressed with Brazil’s Raised Import Quota
Published September 3, 2019
Brazil is raising its quota on U.S. ethanol imports under the tariff rate quote to nearly 750 million liters per year. The U.S. ethanol industry isn’t pleased with the increase, saying the trade barrier needed to be completely removed between…Frustration Continues with EPA Granting Small Refinery Waivers
Published August 13, 2019
Frustration continues to build from ethanol supporters as the Environmental Protection Agency continues to grant small refinery waivers. The agency recently released 31 small refinery exemption waivers under the Renewable Fuel Standard. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says the…RFA Hires Colombini
Published June 5, 2019
Ken Colombini is the new communications director for the Renewable Fuels Association. Colombini has been working as a freelance consultant since 2016. Prior to that, Colombini was part of the communications team at the National Corn Growers Association.EPA Issues More Small Refinery Exemptions
Published March 15, 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved five additional 2017 Small Refinery Exemptions to the Renewable Fuel Standard. Two more petitions have been received for 2018 exemptions. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper told reporters this is an important…RFA Wants EPA to Account for Small Refinery Waivers in RVO
Published November 26, 2018
Ahead of an EPA announcement on the 2019 Renewable Volume Obligations, Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper is expressing concern on small refinery exemptions. He says the exemptions are impacting ethanol demand. "Demand in the domestic market is softer than…Richman Joins RFA
Published July 27, 2018
Scott Richman is joining the Renewable Fuels Association as their chief economist in early August. Richman formerly served as senior vice president and co-head of North America Consulting for Informa Agribusiness Consulting. Richman will work in RFA’s St. Louis office.…