In Washington, International Chamber of Commerce and Carbon Measures recently announced the first cohort of experts selected to serve on the Technical Expert Panel on Carbon Accounting, which will define the principles, scope and real-world applications of a carbon emissions accounting system. Panellists include senior global leaders from business, academia, and civil society. The Technical […]
In Washington, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined her colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Securing America’s Fuels Act to strengthen the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry while supporting American-grown crops and cleaner aviation fuel. Building on an Ernst-led amendment during the Working Families and Tax Cuts discussion, this legislation would reinstate the SAF bonus credit […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production fell to the lowest since mid-April 2024 to an average of 956,000 barrels per day due to Winter Storm Fern. Despite lower production, exports reached the third highest level ever seen at 216,000 barrels per day. The combination of lower production and […]
In Washington, NATSO, representing truck stops and travel plazas, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) expressed serious concern with the “Section 45Z” Clean Fuel Production Credit. The U.S. Treasury Department was tasked with writing guidelines that would create a viable regulatory framework for ’45Z’ and bolster the flailing […]
In Washington, according to data released by the Census Bureau, 2025 U.S. ethanol exports through November totaled 1.96 billion gallons, already surpassing annual shipments of 1.94 billion gallons in 2024, which had smashed the previous record. With one month of data to go, calendar year 2025 exports were on pace to exceed 2 billion gallons […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports ethanol production fell slightly last week to 1.114 million barrels day due to cold temperatures and snow that hindered production in many parts of the key regions. In the meantime, crush margins have tightened for many producers even though they remain in the positive territory. With lower production, stocks […]
In Washington, Growth Energy was very unhappy after it was announced that a legislative fix for year-round E15 was dropped from the January government funding bill. It was further incensed that Congress would instead form a “rural energy council” to formulate another compromise bill with petroleum interests, and with expectations for a vote in February. […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports the White House’s Office of Management and Budget has completed its review of the proposed 45Z tax credit guidance and proposed changes for which a public comment period will be open in May. The American Coalition for Ethanol thinks the guidance may come out in February or March, however, […]
In Washington, during an emergency session of the House Rules Committee, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), reaffirmed his commitment to securing nationwide, year-round E15 ahead of the summertime driving season. During his testimony, Smith confirmed his participation in the newly formed E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council. Additionally, Smith stressed a results-driven commitment to securing a viable […]
In Washington, Friends of the Earth says the Trump administration’s biofuel subsidies are forging an unprecedented alliance between Big Ag and Big Oil that will cost taxpayers over $25 billion while driving increased pollution, according to their new analysis released recently. The analysis reveals how changes to the federal biofuel tax credits – particularly the 45Z clean fuel production credit – and the Renewable […]
