Tag: Washington

Environmental Integrity Project report says biofuel manufacturing plants pollute nearly as much as oil refineries

June 13, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, biofuel manufacturing plants release almost as much hazardous air pollution as oil refineries – and more of some dangerous pollutants, according to a study by the Environmental Integrity Project (EIP). These pollutants from ethanol, biodiesel and “renewable diesel” manufacturing plants include formaldehyde (a carcinogen), acetaldehyde (a probable carcinogen), hexane (which can attack the […]

Bipartisan group of 18 Senators call on EPA to raise volumes for 2026 RFS

June 13, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, a bipartisan group of 18 Senators, led by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan encouraging the agency to complete 2026 RFS rules and raise volumes for biomass-based diesel and advanced biofuels to levels that are consistent with production and availability. The letter points […]

Ethanol production falls slightly but mostly steady

June 12, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports ethanol production fell slightly last week but was about on par compared to last year at 1.023 million barrels a day. Stocks are also building back up following the drawdown during maintenance season, reaching a three-week high at 23.222 million barrels. Ethanol imports remained strong at 125,000 barrels a […]

Reps. Davids and Johnson create Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus

June 11, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD-AL) announced the creation of the Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus (CSAC). Co-chaired by Davids and Johnson, the caucus will work to reduce the aviation industry’s environmental impact and maximize its financial sustainability. By accessing federal policy, holding forums, and bringing together public and private partners, the […]

Institute for Energy Research says biomass-based rnewable fuel industry overbuilt

June 10, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, the Institute for Energy Research says the biomass-based renewable fuel industry believed that if the renewable and biodiesel plants were built, the EPA would mandate their use, which did not happen as the Biden administration turned to its climate agenda to electrify everything and to heavily incentivize wind and solar power. There is […]

Ethanol production rises to highest levels since March

June 6, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production rose last week to the highest level seen since March at 1.072 million barrels per day as maintenance season ended and facilities came back online. Despite increased production and lower exports week-on-week, stocks fell to a six-month low of 23.052 million barrels. […]

U.S. Department of Energy Releases RFI Findings

June 6, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) released a Summary Report from a September 2023 Request for Information (RFI) on building supply chains to meet Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Grand Challenge goals. The SAF Grand Challenge was launched in 2021 by DOE, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the U.S. Department of […]

Corn use for ethanol and soy for biodiesel fall due to season maintenance

June 3, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports USDA data shows April corn use for ethanol production fell 12% to 416.92 million bushels in April from the month prior due to seasonal maintenance closures. Despite the temporary closures and lower ethanol and DDGS production as a result, corn usage for ethanol remains on track for the year. […]

Corn-based ethanol likely left out of US SAF market

May 30, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, Reuters reports that almost no corn-based ethanol will qualify for the sustainable aviation fuel credit under the rules recently released by the Treasury Department. The controversy surrounding the use of ethanol as SAF feedstock has been fueled by the revision of the GREET model that could have included or excluded it due to […]

US Biodiesel imports doubled from 2022 to 2023

May 28, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, the International Energy Administration reports annual U.S. biodiesel imports doubled from 2022 to 2023 to 33,000 barrels per day (b/d) and continued to rise in the first two months of 2024, according to the most recent data available. Much of the increase in biodiesel imports has come from Germany, and the remaining increase […]

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