In Washington, Platts reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production fell slightly from the week prior to 931,000 barrels per day last week, below market expectations. But even with lower-than-expected production, stocks still rose by 74,000 barrels to 20.346 million barrels with the biggest stock build seen in the Midwest. The East Coast also […]
In California, Stanford researchers conducted the first comprehensive analysis of India’s sugar industry and its impact on water, food and energy resources through the lens of its political economy – that is, how entrenched political interests in sugar production threaten food, water and energy security over time. The results show that a national biofuel policy […]
In Washington, Reuters reports the Department of Energy recommended to the Environmental Protection Agency that it include partial exemptions from oil refiners seeking to reduce their RIN compliance under the Renewable Fuel Standard through “gap” requests. A total of 58 “gap” requests for small refinery hardship waivers have been submitted and the EPA now has […]
If you missed the first Sustainable Aviation Fuels session at ABLC Digital in July, have no fear, Steve Csonka’s slide guide is here! From enabling SAF affordability to the latest emerging technologies that lower cost or increase value, the potential for U.S. SAF build-out, the current SAF market pull, the latest SAF commercialization projects under way, […]
While taking a dip in the ocean, take a good look at that squid in a different light…researchers at the US Army Research Institute are developing a renewable, self-healing material inspired by squid teeth in the hopes it can be used to design self-repairing robots and uniforms. Then enjoy some surfside “Brave Robot” vegan ice […]
In Brazil, Platts reports ANP data shows June hydrous ethanol sales fell nearly 23% on the year at 1.33 billion liters but it was 5% higher than May, indicating slow recovery to the fuel market following three months of social isolation. Even with hydrous sales increasing, E100’s share of the otto cycle fuel market fell […]
In Washington, Reuters reports that Senator Chuck Grassley says the Environmental Protection Agency has received guidance from the Department of Energy on the 58 “gap” requests for small refinery hardship waivers. Although the EPA didn’t respond to a request for comments, the senator says receipt of the guidance triggers the 90 days review period the […]
In Iowa, Brownfield Ag News reports that despite initial expectations that it would idle dry mill ethanol plants in Iowa and Nebraska for four months, ADM said last week it wasn’t sure of when they would reopen. Originally idled in late April in response to falling demand from COVID-19 related impacts, they should have been […]
In Illinois, Platts reports its crush margin calculations show a sharp drop in ethanol prices that outweighed a fall in corn futures narrowed the crush margin by 8.49 cents over the past week to 5.81 cents per gallon. Platts says Chicago Argo ethanol prices fell to $1.1920/gal, 10.45 cents lower on the week in response […]
In Canada, the City of Calgary and Steeper Energy Canada Ltd. signed an MoU regarding the future transformation of the city’s sewage sludge and other urban generated bio-organic wastes for the production of sustainable biofuels such as renewable diesel or jet fuel. The MoU formalizes the intent of Calgary and Steeper Energy to see the […]
