In Kansas, BioStar Renewables has developed and construction a behind-the-meter solar array that is producing renewable electricity for the Seaboard Energy’s renewable diesel plant in Hugoton, KS. The 15 MW solar array is located at the Seaboard plant 2.5 miles west of Hugoton city-center and consists of more than 27,000 solar panels. The project is […]
In Kansas, Brownfield reported that a western Kansas farmer said sorghum can play a role in helping the US Government expand trade opportunities in countries like India. Amy France participated in a roundtable discussion with newly confirmed Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins earlier this week. “We do have a hurdle, a 50% tariff, but we’ve heard […]
In Kansas, Kansas Reflector reported that a coalition of agriculture and energy companies requested the Kansas House approve a $5 million annual state tax credit to incentivize reluctant gas station operators to expand distribution of E15 fuel made with homegrown corn or sorghum. Rep. Ken Rahjes asked the House Taxation Committee to consider the “fiscally […]
In Kansas, some of the more commonly known and grown oilseed crops in the U.S. have long been canola, soybeans and sunflowers, but a breakthrough by Kansas State University biochemists could lead to the cover crops pennycress and camelina also becoming a source for improved biodiesel. Researchers used synthetic biology techniques to significantly increase the […]
In Kansas, in honor of Veterans Day, a special fuel promotion will give local drivers access to a deep fuel discount on two popular ethanol fuel blends, sponsored by Kansas Corn and Veterans for Renewable Fuels, an initiative of the Missouri-based Renewable Fuels Association. All drivers, veterans or not, can fill up from 10 a.m. to […]
In Kansas, the University of Kansas (KU) reported that a recent funding of $5 million from the U.S. Department of Energy will enable KU and Avium — a startup firm founded by researchers from KU’s School of Engineering — to advance research to make clean hydrogen more affordable. According to the DoE, the work at […]
In Kansas, ICM has signed an EPC agreement to provide Absolute Energy, LLC, with its patented FOT Oil Recovery technology, which enhances oil production while reducing natural gas consumption and improving the facility’s overall energy efficiency. This innovative technology stands apart by offering ethanol producers a more sustainable solution. Absolute Energy, located on the border […]
In Kansas, Whitefox Technologies successfully installs the Whitefox ICE XL membrane dehydration system at Western Plains Energy LLC ethanol plant in Oakley, Kansas. This is the first installation in the USA of the new ICE® XL membrane solution. The solution enables Western Plains to achieve: 50% reduction in natural gas and steam; 25% increase in production […]
In Kansas, ICM, Inc announced the successful startup and commissioning of its FOT Oil Recovery™ system at Elite Octane, LLC’s ethanol facility in Atlantic, Iowa. The plant became operational in 2018 and produces over 150 million gallons of ethanol per year. The recent installation of the FOT Oil Recovery™ system is exceeding anticipated oil recovery […]
In Kansas, KSCB News reports a groundbreaking ceremony was held for Southwest Airlines’ new SAFFiRE plant in Liberal, Kansas that will turn corn stover and husks into ethanol for Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The groundbreaking was led by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – the co-chair of the Senate Sustainable Aviation Caucus, who introduced the Farm […]
