In Washington, Growth Energy relaunched its “E15 Now” campaign pressing for Senate action on a nationwide, permanent legislative fix to allow the year-round sale of E15, a higher ethanol fuel blend that costs $0.30 less per gallon on average than regular fuel and that can be used in 96% of all cars on the road […]
In Iowa, Iowa fuel terminals distributed more than 46 million gallons of E15 during August, the second highest amount on record, according to monthly fuel tax data released by the Iowa Department of Revenue. Based on Iowa Renewable Fuels Association projections, E15 is on track to eclipse E10 as the No. 1 selling fuel in […]
In Vietnam, the Investor reports Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical (BSR) is exploring long-term ethanol supply cooperation with China’s SDIC Biotech as Vietnam’s nationwide E10 rollout drives demand. Ethanol consumption is estimated at 80,000–100,000 cubic meters per month, while domestic production capacity is only about 25,000 cubic meters, leaving a roughly 75,000-cubic-meter monthly shortfall to […]
In Mozambique, the Diario Economico reports the consortium responsible for the Mozambique LNG project intends to install, in the district of Palma, in Cabo Delgado, an industrial unit with capacity to produce about 5,000 metric tons of coconut biodiesel per year, intended for the supply of liquefied natural gas operations. The initiative integrates the decarbonization […]
In Japan, changing the carbon source used during bacterial fermentation—essentially, what bacteria are fed—can significantly influence the properties of the sugar polymers they produce, known as bacterial exopolysaccharides (EPSs). These EPSs are secreted by bacteria into their surroundings, where they form protective layers or biofilms and serve as valuable materials for a wide range of […]
In California, the Renewable Fuels Association urges the California Air Resources Board to quickly finalize proposed regulations allowing the sale of lower-cost E15. In comments submitted to CARB, RFA noted that cleaner-burning E15 could save the state’s drivers billions of dollars in fuel purchases. CARB will hold a hearing and vote next week on the […]
In Wisconsin, CHS announced plans to construct a soybean processing facility near Evansville, Wisconsin, representing an investment of approximately $700 million. The facility will have the capacity to process 80 million bushels of U.S.-grown soybeans annually, expanding the cooperative’s oilseed processing capabilities and creating new market opportunities for owners. Construction is expected to begin in […]
In Canada, Expander Energy Inc. has officially received approval under the Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act to construct the first phase of its Wheatland Bio-Synfuel Facility near Calgary, Alberta proposed to deliver 8.3 million liters / year of renewable Bio-Synthetic fuel. Recent collaborations with aviation industry partners have highlighted an urgent, near-term demand for […]
In Brazil, Forbes reports the expansion of corn ethanol plants opened a second investment front in Mato Grosso, this time outside the industrial tanks and linked to the energy supply of the factories. And the study of the Agro do Itaú BBA Consultancy, released in São Paulo on September 11, calculates that the State may […]
In Argentina, Clarin newspaper reports the Argentine biofuels industry shows two speeds. While bioethanol is going through an expansion stage and reaches new productive highs, biodiesel remains behind, with a recovery still insufficient compared to the levels it knew how to reach years ago. The contrast reflects both the evolution of the domestic market and […]
